King chairing ministers’ council oct 2018

Tunisia arrests Boko Haram alleged affiliates

Tunisia recently arrested a number of alleged militants of the Nigeria-based terror group Boko Haram, the leader of security union in the coastal city of Ariana, has told the media. “In recent weeks, sub-Saharans affiliated with the terrorist organization Boko Haram have been arrested by Tunisian security forces,” Ezzedine Fathali told local radio station Jawharafm […]

Morocco’s competition council delivers its first sanction against Swiss Sika Ag

Morocco’s competition council fined Switzerland’s Sika Ag for its non-compliance with local competition law, the first sanction delivered by the regulator since its creation. Sika Ag had acquired Dry Mix Solutions, both operating in the manufacturing of construction material, without informing or getting approval from the Moroccan competition council in advance. The fine stood at […]

Algeria’s Call for Maghreb Union Ministerial Council Meeting, a Mere Diversionary Tactic

Few weeks after King Mohammed VI called for a frank and direct dialogue between Morocco and Algeria, with the ultimate aim being the reinvigoration of the Maghreb Union, and after the many messages of support, praising the royal call, Algeria has finally emerged from its silence. But as one might expect, Algeria did not respond […]