Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mkheitir

Gabon detains several officials in wake of ferry disaster

Gabon authorities have detained several state officials in connection with the ferry disaster in which at least 21 people have died. A ferry known as Esther Miracle carrying 161 people from Libreville to Port-Gentil sank when it capsized in calm waters on March 9 close to the coastal village of Nyonie. Authorities launched rescued operations. […]

Elected representatives in Sahara make case for renewal of Morocco-EU fisheries deal- Politico

Elected members of regional and local councils as well as MPs from the Southern provinces, the Sahara, published an article on Politico, highlighting the benefits of the Morocco-EU fisheries agreement on the local population and economy. “We recognize Morocco as the only legitimate representative of our interests and will — and we call for the […]

Spanish business operators explore investment opportunities in Dakhla

A large delegation of Spanish business operators on Monday visited several completed and ongoing projects in the Moroccan Southern city of Dakhla to explore the investment opportunities offered by this region. On this occasion, the economic actors and business leaders said they were “impressed” by the investment opportunities and the quality of infrastructure in Dakhla, […]