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Morocco: Tourism sector posts 24% growth in early 2025

Morocco’s tourism sector demonstrates robust recovery with 2.7 million visitors arriving during the first two months of 2025, marking a significant 24% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Tourism Observatory’s latest data. The growth reflects strong appeal among both foreign tourists and domestic visitors. Total overnight stays in classified […]

Algeria dismisses Kabylie independence movement, Rachad Islamists as terrorists

After accusing them of connivance with foreign powers and plotting attacks, the Algerian regime moved to list Kabylie independence group MAK and Political Islam movement Rachad as terrorist groups. The decision was taken by President Abdelmejid Tebboune, reflecting a tougher stance within the regime for all sorts of dissent. Both MAK and Rachad have gained […]

Oil & gas: South Sudan, Kenya seek to boost cooperation

South Sudan and Kenya seek to boost their cooperation in the oil sector.   To this end, South Sudan petroleum minister Daniel Awow Chuang, and his Kenyan counterpart John Munyes met in Juba to discuss ways of enhancing cooperation in the areas of oil infrastructure development and experience sharing, State-owned radio South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation […]