Tension between Tunis and Rabat risks affecting economic ties

The diplomatic tensions between Rabat and Tunis due to the support shown by Kais Saied to the Polisario separatist militias could spill over to economic ties between the two countries. Moroccan media Assabah noted that Rabat could review the Free Trade Agreement if Tunisia insists on its tacit support for the Algeria-backed Polisario militias. Morocco […]

Morocco, “Partner for local democracy” of European Council

The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe decided Tuesday to grant Morocco the status of “Partner for local democracy” with this assembly of local and regional elected representatives from the Organization’s 47 member states. This decision was adopted with a large majority during the 36th Session of this Congress currently […]

Algeria: Five Generals behind Bars on Corruption Charges

Five top Algerian generals have been dismissed of their functions this week after they stood before justice on corruption charges, local Algerian media said. The major generals include three former heads of military regions, a former gendarmerie head and the Defense Ministry’s financial services chief, local media outlets said. They all face charges of “illicit […]