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Nigeria: Gov’t alarmed by possible Russian involvement in ongoing ‘hardship’ protests

The Nigerian government has raised concerns over Russia’s possible influence on the ongoing demonstrations against economic hardship in the West African country after about 40 protestors had been arrested for carrying Russian flags. Nigerian authorities have detained anti-government protestors in northern states for waving Russian flags and voicing support for Russian President Vladimir Putin, denouncing […]

Belgium commits €3 mln to promote jobs creation, youth self-employment in Morocco

Belgium will allocate Morocco €3 million, over four years, to promote jobs creation and youth self-employment.   The funds will be granted under a Moroccan-Belgian project dubbed “Supporting Youth Entrepreneurship Development in Morocco.”   The project, whose related agreement was signed on Wednesday in Rabat, will focus in a first phase on four regions: Beni […]

Morocco’s Handicrafts Exports Exceed 622 mln Dirhams Up to November 2017

Morocco’s exports of handicrafts exceeded 622 million dirhams between January and November 2017, Minister in charge of the sector Jamila El Mossali said. Local media reported that El Mossali said at the launch of the national handicrafts fair to run till 31 December, 2017 that the sector employs 2.5 million people and represents 7% of […]