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Morocco & IAEA discuss nuclear energy cooperation ties

Cooperation prospects between Morocco and the International Atomic Energy Agency were at the center of talks held Monday in Rabat between visiting IAEA Director Rafael Mariano Grossi and Moroccan minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali. “Morocco’s expertise in nuclear science is a valuable asset for the country’s development”, said Mr. Grossi, noting […]

Covid-19: Moroccan Economy Loses $ 2.9 Bln & 8.9 Pts of GDP in Q2

The global coronavirus epidemic will knock 8.9 points off of Morocco’s economic growth in the second quarter of 2020, says Morocco’s Statistics agency (HCP). In its updated forecast for first semester of 2020, le “Haut Commissariat au Plan” says Covid-19 will cost the country $2.9 billion in economic loss due to a sharp drop in […]

Algeria detains reporter for investigating date exports

In Algeria a news article or investigation on the problems facing the exports of dates could lead to jail. This was the case of Belkacem Houam, a reporter with Echourouk who was sent behind bars for a story on the export ban of Deglet Nour dates. He is facing charges of undermining public order and […]