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Morocco Thwarts another Illegal Migration Operation

Moroccan authorities thwarted on Thursday an illegal migration attempt in the Saharan city of Tan-tan where they captured 13 persons (including 10 from Sub-Sahara and three from Morocco) who were preparing their risky high-sea crossing toward Europe. The combing operation carried out by the local security forces led to the discovery and seizure of two […]

Tunisia : Ennahda gives way to Nidaa Tounes

Despite warnings that the crucial parliamentary elections could be sabotaged by jihadist groups, Tunisians came out in their numbers to vote. The process which was peaceful throughout the country is being hailed as a very important step towards democracy. Official results are not yet announced but Ennahda has already admitted that it has lost to […]

Spain, Morocco reinforce electric interconnectivity

The third electricity link between Morocco and Spain will have a capacity of 700MW bringing the combined commercial capacity of all links to 1500 MW, Spanish grid operator Red Electrica de Espana said. An agreement was signed in that regard last week at a ceremony in Rabat chaired by King Mohammed VI and his guest […]