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Algeria: Lower house approves Investment bill limiting 49:51 rule

The People’s Assembly, Algeria’s lower house of parliament, adopted the 37 amendments of the bill on the promotion of investment and limited the controversial and strongly criticized 49:51 investment rule to “strategic sectors” only. The amendments were proposed by the committee of economic, development, industry, trade and planning affairs of the Assembly. The minister of […]

Morocco’s king launches program meant to enhance economic activities, improve living environment in Medina of Fez

King Mohammed VI launched this Monday in Fez, a four-year program meant to enhance economic activities, safeguard and perpetuate traditional trades and crafts and improve the living environment in the Medina of Fez.   The 2020-2024 program, targeting the quality of life of the medina dwellers, requires an investment of $70.2 million (670 million dirhams). […]

Britain, Morocco, USA hold Joint Military Exercises in Agadir

The US Africa Command has announced the holding of joint military exercises bringing together Britain, Morocco and the USA. The two exercises called “Judicious response” and “Epic guardian 19” started on April 29 in and around the city of Agadir, said Africom in a statement. Africa Command and subordinate service components will conduct the joint […]