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Moroccan Police Nab Two-ISIS Operatives in Casablanca

Moroccan authorities have captured two ISIS members who were active in the city of Casablanca, the economic capital of the North African country, which had already been targeted three times by the terrorists. According to the Interior Ministry, the two jihadists were planning to carry out terrorist attacks in Morocco. They have already started getting […]

Sweden-Morocco: Stockholm pulls back from recognizing SADR

Sweden has given up its plan to recognize the Sahrawi Republic proclaimed by the Polisario, reports say. The Swedish government, which examined the possibility of recognizing SADR, gave up the idea, said Thursday the SVT public television. “Sweden will not recognize the Western Sahara,” wrote the TV on its website, adding that according to information […]

Egypt: Import Duties on Luxury Goods Increased to Promote Local Products

A new presidential decree coming into effect this February 1 will increase import duties on luxury goods from 10% to 40% as the government tries to boost its foreign reserves and ensure that they are spent on essential products while hoping to contribute to an increase in demand of local products. Ahmed Shiha, head of […]