Abdeljalil Lahjomri

Morocco’s PJD Islamists brace for a defeat in upcoming elections

Morocco’s local, regional and parliamentary elections will be held on September 8 with Islamists standing as the biggest losers after leading two consecutive governments. The PJD candidates have so far failed to convince after a meager performance at the helm of a coalition government. Running up against fierce opponents such as liberal PAM and RNI, […]

Saudi startup supporter VMS acquires minor stakes in Egyptian startup accelerator ‘Cash Cows’

Saudi Arabia-based venture studio VMS has acquired a minority stake in Egyptian start-up accelerator ‘Cash Cows’ as part of a strategic partnership agreement aimed at supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem in both countries, reports say. ‘Cash Cows’ in a press release indicated that the partnership aims to bring together resources, expertise and support to help the […]

Portugal explores Morocco power link after Iberian blackout

Three months after a massive power outage plunged the Iberian Peninsula into darkness, Portugal unveiled Monday a €400 million plan to reinforce its electrical grid—and floated the possibility of connecting to Morocco’s power network. Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho announced 31 measures designed to prevent future blackouts, reassuring citizens that not all costs would […]