Frustration over lack of economic opportunities and social mobility has driven thousands of disenchanted Tunisians to undertake the perilous Mediterranean crossing in an attempt to reach Europe. Some 3,811 Tunisian migrants, now in an irregular situation, arrived by sea in Italy during the first eight months of 2018 compared to 1,721 recorded during the same […]
Morocco reiterated its stand in support of religious dialogue and tolerance while reaffirming its rejection of the use of religion for political aims. “The manipulation of religion is the first step towards incitement to hatred and violence,” said Mounia Boucetta, Secretary of State to the Foreign Minister, in an address before the first regional […]
Morocco’s dirham has maintained remarkable stability over the past decade while currencies of competitors Turkey and Egypt collapsed, creating apparent price advantages for those nations’ exports. However, exchange rate dynamics reveal far more complexity than nominal depreciation suggests, notes Media 24 news outlet in an analysis. Over 2015-2024, the dirham depreciated just 0.7% against the […]
