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Morocco: Industrial sector proved ability to meet all national needs during pandemic

The Moroccan industrial sector has demonstrated its ability to meet all the needs of the Kingdom, in spite of COVID-19 pandemic repercussions, said Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour. During the question time at the upper house of the Moroccan parliament on the prospects and challenges of Morocco’s industrial policy, Mezzour stressed that the […]

Nigerian security forces face major insurgent attack along power grid route

At least 50 Boko Haram insurgents were killed during an ambush on a Nigerian infrastructure security convoy, while seven officers from the Civil Defense Corps remain missing. The incident occurred during a routine patrol monitoring power grid installations, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. The attack, involving approximately 200 Boko Haram fighters, demonstrated the […]

Government, unions offer diverging participation rates following strike

The two-day first general strike called for by Morocco’s labor unions since 2016 ended Thursday with diverging participation rate figures. Unions said the two-day strike that started on Feb 5 was a success with a participation rate of 80% in both the private and the public sector. In a joint statement, the most representative four […]