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Imported inflation behind surge of foodstuff, fuel prices in Morocco – Central Bank

Morocco’s central bank revised upwards its inflation figures for 2021 to 1.4% from 1.2% due in part to a surge in foodstuff and fuel prices in the international market. Though inflation is expected to remain under control, the central bank said it plans an inflation targeting as it continues currency reforms, yet without giving a […]

Kaïs Saïed summons EU Ambassador after meeting with UGTT union

Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed summoned the European Union Ambassador to Tunisia, Giuseppe Perrone, on Tuesday to express a “strong protest” regarding what he considers a “violation of diplomatic protocols.” An official statement, released Wednesday morning, did not specify the exact reasons for this reaction. President Saïed conveyed to the ambassador his rejection of “practices outside […]

Lisbon Talks on Sahara were “Rich, Fruitful”, Says Foreign Minister

The bilateral talks held Tuesday in Lisbon between the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara, Horst Kohler, and a Moroccan delegation, led by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, were “rich” and “fruitful”. The description was made by Nasser Bourita who pointed out that “overall, the discussions took place in an atmosphere of serenity and the debates […]