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Mauritania frees Ansar Dine spokesman, concerns raised

Mauritania has released the former spokesman of Ansar Dine, Sidi Mohamed Ould Mohamed Ould Bouamama, aka Sanda Ould Bouamama, from prison raising fears that he would engage again within the extremist group and resume participation in terror activities. Mali had issued an international arrest warrant against him for alleged crimes he had committed during the […]

Morocco’s automotive sector prepares for shift to electric vehicles

Morocco’s growing automotive sector is preparing the ground for the shift to electric vehicles as the country ambitions to set up a battery factory and further bolster the competitiveness of local part makers. In a push to achieve zero emission quest by 2050, the EU imposed a ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2035. […]

Morocco’s economy expected to grow 14.5% in second quarter

Morocco’s economic growth is expected to jump 14.5% in the second quarter this year after a growth of 0.7% in the first quarter, the high commission for planning said. The forecast is based on a 13.7% improvement in agricultural activity, the agency said as abundant rainfall bodes well for the crop year. Morocco’s economic growth […]