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Noose tightens around Algeria, Polisario in US Congress

The United States is gradually stiffening its stance toward the Polisario Front and its main backer Algeria, as congressional initiatives and diplomatic moves converge into a more assertive posture, according to developments outlined by lawmakers and officials. At the heart of the shift is a renewed legislative drive to compel the administration to formally review […]

Houthis’ Red Sea attacks spike Asia-Morocco shipping cost by over 60%

The hijacking of commercial ships and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have disrupted global supply chains and sparked a jump in Asia-Morocco shipping costs by 60% to 100%. “The cost of shipping a 20-foot container from Shanghai to Casablanca increased from $1,450 to $2,800 (from €1,324 to €2,557) since last month’s 15th,” Rachid […]

Tangier Tragedy: King urges cabinet to take all necessary measures to avoid such incidents in the future

King Mohammed VI has urged the cabinet to take all necessary measures to avoid that tragedies like the one that took place in Tangier last Monday occur again.   The king issued his instructions while chairing over a Ministers’ Council in Fez Thursday.   The Sovereign questioned the minister of the Interior about the tragic […]