malta meeting of 5+5 group jan 2019

Moroccans Vent Anger at Trump’s Decision on Jerusalem

Thousands of Moroccan protesters took to the streets in downtown Rabat Sunday to protest United States President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The protesters, including members of trade unions, political parties and civil society organizations, waved Palestinian flags and carried banners with slogans saying “Jerusalem, capital of Palestine!” Members […]

Libya: GNA sends forces to take back Sharara oil field following LNA conquest

UN-backed government of National Accord (GNA) has condemned the Libyan National Army (LNA)’s seizure of Sharara oil field, the country’s largest, and said it has sent forces to dislodge the east-based army led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the Guardian reports. The forces, under the Tripoli-based GNA led by Faiez Serraj, had traveled to the […]

Morocco’s economy to grow 7.2% in third quarter 2021

Morocco’s economic growth with slow to 7.2% in the third quarter this year after 12.6% growth in the second quarter, Morocco’s high commission for planning said.   The growth rate is expected to be achieved on the back of a 19% rise in agricultural output and will help improve the overall growth rate in the […]