Abderrazak Soumah, a penitent jihadist who had been convicted for terrorism and one of the founders of the terrorist movement “Mujahedin Movement in Morocco” appeared recently in a video, denying claims of torture in Moroccan prisons circulated by several former convicts. Abderrazak Soumah specifically denied in his video allegations of torture in Moroccan prisons claimed […]
Canada’s auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corp. is building a US $280 million plant in Morocco wherein car industry is thriving, becoming a leading export sector, attracting more & more foreign investors. Linamar’s plant is destined to supply engine parts to the new Peugeot factory before expanding to new plants that should open soon in Morocco. […]
In 2023, banking intermediation was at the heart of Mauritanian banks’ operations, as they leveraged their deposit-taking and lending activities to support growth. According to the Central Bank of Mauritania’s 2023 annual report, this activity accounted for 65.1% of the banking sector’s total consolidated assets. Customer deposits at the 17 banks operating in the country […]
