Omar Hilal

Coronavirus: Seven new cases confirmed in Morocco, bringing total to 61

The Moroccan Health Ministry confirmed this Thursday in two statements four and three new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to 61.   According to the ministry, around 271 people have tested negative for the virus in Morocco.   At a press briefing Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Khalid […]

Tunisia Extends State of Emergency till June 22

President Beji Caid Essebsi has decided to extend the state of emergency for 3 months beginning this March 23. The state of emergency was imposed after a November suicide bombing against a bus carrying presidential guards and was extended in February. The announcement signals that Tunisia will spend almost half of the current year under […]

Renault Cars Made in Morocco Sold in 73 Countries

Managers of Morocco’s Renault factories in Tangier and Casablanca voiced satisfaction at the steady growth of their exports, which target 73 destinations. CEO of Renault’s Morocco group, Mark Nassef said in a press conference that the French car manufacturer exported 303.892 cars made in Morocco in 2016 compared to 256.537 cars in 2015. He noted […]