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US-Morocco Security Cooperation at Center of Hammouchi-Fischer Talks

Ways of enhancing further security cooperation between Morocco and the United States were at the center of talks held Thursday in Rabat between US ambassador to Morocco David Fischer and Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director-General of national police and domestic intelligence agency. The two sides also discussed coordination mechanisms in the fight against terrorism, violent extremism, organized […]

Morocco Prepares Sweeping Pharmaceutical Reform to Reduce Drug Costs

Morocco is implementing a comprehensive pharmaceutical policy overhaul through its 2026 Finance Bill, targeting dramatic reductions in medication costs while strengthening health security and domestic manufacturing capacity. The reform centers on unprecedented customs duty cuts, affecting 112 pharmaceutical products. Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa had announced, during the presentation of the detailed draft budget of the […]

Nigeria Imposes Nationwide Ban on Wood Exports to Tackle Deforestation

Nigeria has introduced a comprehensive ban on the export of wood and allied products as part of a renewed strategy to curb illegal logging and deforestation, local media reported on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The policy, anchored in a presidential executive order, will see all previously issued export licences and permits revoked. The announcement was […]