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Tunisia: Strikes against budget draft increase, UGTT latest to join

Tunisia’s draft budget is being welcomed with strikes against its planned austerity measures and one of the country’s most powerful trade unions, the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), announced a strike in the civil service on 8 December if the wages are not increased. The government is considering freezing wage increment in its draft budget […]

Morocco, Russia Ink Judiciary Cooperation Accord

A partnership and cooperation agreement in the field of justice was signed Monday in Moscow between the Russian Supreme Court and the Moroccan Court of Cassation. Under the accord, the Moroccan and Russian highest courts agree to enhance consultation on legal issues, exchange experiences, publications on judicial proceedings and visits between the two countries’ experts. […]

First COVID-19 patient in Morocco recovers

The first patient to have been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in Morocco has recovered, the Ministry of Health announced.   The patient, 39, had arrived in Morocco from the Italian Northern city of Bergamo late February and was tested positive on March 2.   Medical tests confirmed the patient’s recovery, the ministry said, adding […]