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Panic in Algiers, Tindouf as US pushes peace deal, backs autonomy plan

Under mounting pressure ahead of what diplomats describe as a “historic vote” at the UN Security Council later this month, Algeria and its proxy, the Polisario Front, are scrambling to project an image of flexibility. The separatist group announced a so-called “expanded proposal” for a political solution to the Sahara conflict, a move widely seen […]

UN chief reiterates MINURSO’s role is ceasefire monitoring

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres reiterated that the mission of the MINURSO is to ensure the ceasefire is respected in the Sahara region between Morocco and the Algeria-based polisario front. The statement deals a blow to the Polisario and their Algerian mentors who are still waiting for a referendum, a proposal that proved infeasibility and […]

IMF revises upwards Morocco’s growth forecast to 1.25% in 2022 and 3% in 2023

The IMF revised upwards its growth projections for the Moroccan economy to 1.25% in 2022 and 3% in 2023, saying Morocco’s resilient exports, robust remittances and tourism recovery had helped offset some of the fallout of external shocks. The Moroccan government however expects growth to stand at 1.5% this year before increasing to 4% next […]