Coronavirus: World Bank redirects a $275-million loan to Morocco

The World Bank approved a first set of emergency support operations for developing countries around the world, using a dedicated, fast-track facility for COVID-19 (coronavirus) response. The first group of projects, amounting to $1.9 billion, will assist 25 countries, and new operations are moving forward in over 40 countries using the fast-track process, the international […]

Coronavirus: intensive care cases drop to 3% in Morocco – Health Ministry

Morocco registers a volatility in the number of cases which rose on Saturday to 4729 of whom 3% are receiving medical care in intensive care units, head of Morocco’s counter pandemic department, Mohamed EL Youbi said. Total deaths slowed to 173 while recoveries jumped to 1256 as Moroccan medics adapt to the chloroquine-based treatment, which […]

Algeria: constitution and administrative reforms

After Abdelmalek Sellal’s resignation as the Prime Minister at the beginning of the month to head the campaign of President Bouteflika, hints have begun to emerge over the possible reforms to be undertaken if the latter stays in power. Constitutional and administrative reforms are high on the agenda while efforts to attract investment will be […]