Algerian Smail Chergui

Another Pre-emptive strike spares Morocco “bloodbath”- Security official

A seven-member terrorist cell loyal to IS has been dismantled by Moroccan security forces which acted preemptively, sparing Morocco a “blood bath”, head of Morocco’s FBI, the Central Bureau for Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) Abdelhak Khiame said. The cell members were arrested in Tamaris, near Casablanca and in the northern regions of Chefchaouen and Ouazane, on […]

Egypt, Sudan to hold ‘Guardians of the Nile’ joint military drill May 26-31

Egypt and Sudan will hold a joint military drill dubbed Guardians of the Nile amid crisis over Renaissance Dam project by Ethiopia. Land, air and sea forces of both countries will take part in the drill scheduled May 26-31, Middle East Monitor (MEMO) reported citing the Sudanese army. The joint drill aims to exchange military […]

Morocco’s Central Bank keeps key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, expects 4.6% Growth in 2025

Morocco’s Central bank has decided to maintain its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25 %, while continuing to strengthen the measures aimed at easing financing conditions for businesses, especially very small enterprises (VSEs). The decision was made Tuesday by the Bank’s board after having analyzed national and international economic developments and reviewed medium-term macroeconomic projections. […]