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Scores of Algerians died last month in Mediterranean trying to reach Spain

Some 53 young Algerians perished or went uncounted for last month while trying to reach Spanish Baleare Islands, TSA reports citing Spanish media El Diario de Murcia. Algeria has become a major departing point for migrants wishing to reach Europe via Spain, the Spanish media said citing Maria Angeles Colsa, member of CIPIMD, a Spanish […]

Sahara issue looms over Saham-Sanlam $1.1 bln deal

Head of Morocco’s BMCE Bank, the third largest bank in the country, criticized the sale of Saham insurance business to South Africa’s Sanlam as detrimental to Morocco’s interest. Speaking at a press conference, head of BMCE Othmane Benjeloun deplored the sale worth $1.1 billion on grounds that South Africa supports the Polisario separatists. “We end […]

Morocco’s SGTM–Somagec poised to win Dakhla port bid

Morocco’s SGTM Somagec was retained as the only candidate for the flagship project of Dakhla port, key to Morocco’s development plan for the Saharan provinces. Equipment ministry confirmed the news to multiple Moroccan media which reported that the winner will be officially unveiled after assessment of the technical and financial offer. The Moroccan firm was […]