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COVID-19: Morocco launches rescue plan for tourism sector

Morocco’s battered tourism sector will receive a lifeline provided operators retain 80% of jobs, according to a public-private deal covering 2020-2022. The plan will help restore 2019 levels in two years through direct aid to the sector including through maintaining social support measures. This means the employees who had to stop working because of Covid-19 […]

Total extends purchase of Algeria’s LNG

France’s energy giant Total has renewed for three years the purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Algeria’s energy company Sonatrach, Trade Arabia reports. Sonatrach will supply two million tons per year of Algerian LNG to the French market, primarily through the LNG terminal at Fos Cavaou. The deal, concluded in an extremely volatile market […]

Salafist arrested for incitement to hatred, prejudice to public order

A Salafist, known for his extremist stands, was arrested on Tuesday for inciting to hatred and violence and compromising public order. An investigation against Abou Naim was opened by the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ), under the supervision of the prosecution, said the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) in a press release. […]