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Morocco’s health ministry warns of setbacks as new variants surge

Morocco’s health ministry warned of the recent surge in coronavirus cases which risk sapping the headway made in containing the pandemic through vaccination and restrictive measures. Morocco had gradually lifted anti-coronavirus measures including international travel restrictions allowing travelers from safe countries to enter the country while unvaccinated people were asked to quarantine. The country has […]

Algerian culture minister resigns after five died at concert

Algeria’s culture minister Meriem Merdaci announced her resignation following a deadly stampede at a concert in Algiers in which five people died and dozens were injured.   The resignation was accepted by Algeria’s interim president Abdelkader Bensalah after the accident that highlights Algeria’s lack of experience in smoothly managing crowds.   An investigation has been […]

Morocco, USA broker deal between Israel & Palestine for opening of Allenby crossing

Thanks to a direct mediation by Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, and by the United States, the Israeli authorities have decided to open, without interruption, the Allenby/King Hussein border crossing, linking the West Bank and Jordan. This joint Moroccan-US mediation led to an agreement for the permanent opening of this crossing 24/7. […]