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Throne Day festivities, ceremonies postponed due to state of health emergency

All activities, festivities and ceremonies planned on the occasion of Throne Day, marking this year the 21st anniversary of the accession of King Mohammed VI to the Throne have been postponed due to the state of health emergency decreed to limit the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement came in a statement released Tuesday […]

Tunisia: Islamic State Planning Suicide Attacks, Interior Minister

Tunisia’s Interior Minister Hedi Majdoub revealed that they have gathered intelligence indicating that terrorist groups linked to the Islamic State operating in Libya are planning to launch attacks in the country. The attacks are to be carried out by suicide bombers against security officers, the official said during a hearing with the Security and Defense […]

Morocco’s OCP Group raises $2 billion from bonds sale

Morocco’s state-owned OCP group has successfully raised $2 billion from Eurobonds sale which attracted massive investor interest, exceeding $6.2 billion, or 3.1 times the amount offered. According to press reports, the world phosphate and fertilizer giant issued 10-year and 30 year-bonds with interest rates of 6.75% and 7.5% respectively. The raised money will help the […]