Algeria: HRW & AI Slam Repression of Protesters ahead of Presidential Vote

As the controversial presidential election, scheduled for Dec. 12, draws nearer, the Algerian authorities have increased their oppression against the protest movement, which opposes holding the presidential elections, say Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Hundreds of pro-democracy protesters were arrested and imprisoned for “compromising the integrity of the territory,” “distributing publications harmful to the […]

Morocco’s stable Dirham, a competitive advantage or an export handicap?

Morocco’s dirham has maintained remarkable stability over the past decade while currencies of competitors Turkey and Egypt collapsed, creating apparent price advantages for those nations’ exports. However, exchange rate dynamics reveal far more complexity than nominal depreciation suggests, notes Media 24 news outlet in an analysis. Over 2015-2024, the dirham depreciated just 0.7% against the […]

French President hails the remarkable successes achieved by Morocco under reign of King Mohammed VI

President of France Emmanuel Macron has hailed the successes achieved by Morocco since the beginning of the reign of King Mohammed VI as remarkable. “The successes achieved by Morocco since the beginning of Your Majesty’s reign and under your modernization impulse are remarkable,” the French President stressed, in a congratulatory message to the King on […]