Military Service reinstated in Morocco

Renewed Violence in Northern Mali Threatens Fragile Peace Deal

Heavy fighting erupted in Mali’s restive north between the Tuaregs of the Coordination of movements of Azawad (CMA) and the pro-government militias of the the Platform Movement causing dozen deaths and casting doubt on the viability of the fragile peace deal. The clashes, which took place on July 21-22, broke out in the town of […]

Morocco raises salaries of civil servants and hikes minimum wage for private, farming sectors

The Moroccan government agreed to a 1000 dirham pay rise for civil servants and hiked by 10% the minimum wage for workers in the private and farming sectors. This came following a new round of dialogue with the main labor unions in the country. The pay raise will take place in two stages this year […]

“Morocco without Plastic Bags” campaign launched

A nationwide awareness campaign to the danger of plastic bags on the environment and the need to use other alternatives was launched this week, under the motto “Morocco without plastic bags.” The campaign, sponsored by a local association, “Mawarid”, seeks to foster public awareness as to of the danger posed by non-biodegradable plastic bags to […]