Abdallah Morsi

Morocco’s ambassador to Pretoria hands his credentials to President Ramaphosa

Youssef Amrani Tuesday handed to South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa his credentials as Morocco’s extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Pretoria in a move that many analysts expect would break the ice between the two African heavyweight nations. This is a “watershed” in relations between the two countries, Amrani told the press after meeting President Ramaphosa. […]

Backlash at Mauritania’s customs duty hike on Moroccan goods

Mauritania has hiked customs duty on goods entering the country from the Guerguarat border crossing with Morocco, triggering the wrath of local consumers who see the move as a hit to Mauritanians purchasing power. Most goods transiting through El Guerguarata to Mauritania and the wider West African regions are fresh produce. The hike meant that […]

Morocco foils smuggling of over 4 tons of cannabis off Tangier’s coast

Marine Units of the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (County Police) seized on Monday more than four tons of drugs off tangier’s coasts after chasing down two fishing boats used by the smugglers. Seven involved people were arrested. According to local press reports, the dealers stole two small fishing boats from Tangier’s City port before sailing to […]