Security Council

Mauritania: parliament probes ex-president’s rule

The parliament of Mauritania has opened a parliamentary inquiry into the regime of ex-president, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.   The inquiry will probe alleged corruption and mismanagement of the country’s resources.   Last December, 30 out of the 157 lawmakers in the National Assembly requested to form the panel after calls from opposition parties to […]

Morocco reiterates commitment to ‘5+5 Defense’ Initiative

Morocco has reiterated strong commitment to the “5+5 Defense” Initiative seeking to enhance cooperation, mutual trust and security between the North and South countries of the western Mediterranean. Morocco’s engagement was voiced by Minister in charge of National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi during the 20th meeting of the Ministers of Defense of the “5+5 Defense” […]

Morocco imports Brazilian beef cattle to reduce meat prices at home

Morocco is importing Brazilian beef cattle in a bid to protect its own livestock hit by consecutive droughts and reduce meat prices at home amid soaring inflation. Morocco has already received thousands of cattle from Brazil as part of a plan to buy 20,000 beef cattle over the next six months, including 3000 from Spain […]