Spain complains about avalanche of illegal migrants arriving from Algeria

Algeria’s economic and social crisis is causing an upsurge in illegal migration. In 48 hours, more than 30 boats carrying Algerians were intercepted by the Spanish Coast Guard. A migratory pressure that worries the Spanish authorities.   More than 30 boats carrying some 445 illegal migrants from Algeria were intercepted within 48 hours by the […]

IMF Approves $2.9 Billion for Morocco under PLL arrangements

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved $2.9 billion for Morocco Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) that will provide insurance against external risks, support Moroccan efforts to reduce fiscal, external vulnerabilities and promote more inclusive growth. Despite a sharp pick up in global oil prices, Moroccan authorities have reduced fiscal and external vulnerabilities […]

France Reacts to ECJ’s Verdict on EU-Morocco Trade Deals, Renews Support for Sahara Autonomy Initiative

France said it took note of the verdict of the European Court of Justice, which declared Polisario’s challenge to the EU-Morocco agricultural trade deals as “inadmissible”. “France will continue to work with its partners and the European Union to develop the quality partnership between the EU and Morocco, including in the agricultural sector,” the French […]