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Russian diesel stirs controversy in Morocco

Three opposition parties called for the creation of a fact-finding mission to look into imports of Russian diesel in Morocco with a focus on prices in fuel stations. Due to Western sanctions, Russian diesel is the cheapest on the market. But, some Moroccan consumers deplore that prices in fuel stations remain high. Opposition parties, PPS, […]

Africa-COVID-19: Worrying decline in remittances from the Diaspora

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is concerned about the alarming decline in remittances from African Diaspora. With the global economic crisis, these Diasporas are sending less money to their countries of origin. This year, the decline is expected to reach 21% or $18 billion less than in 2019. The anti-poverty organization ONE and […]

Spanish PM welcomes Moroccan King’s speech as a “great opportunity” to redefine bilateral relations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has welcomed King Mohammed VI’s Friday speech as “a great opportunity” to redefine the pillars and the parameters governing relations between Spain and Morocco, underlining that Madrid has always considered Morocco as a strategic partner of Spain, and also of the whole of the European union. “Morocco and Spain are […]