Algeria – repression

Morocco, Spain discuss revival of fixed link project via Gibraltar Strait

The revival of the decades-old project to connect Africa to Europe via the strait of Gibraltar was discussed at a virtual meeting Wednesday between the Moroccan and Spanish Transport Ministers Abdelkader Amara and Jose Luis Abalos.   This meeting, held through video-conference as part of the two countries’ mutual interest in further strengthening their bilateral […]

Morocco’s new 2020 budget puts social services at core of priorities – Minister

The coronavirus outbreak has caused a surge in spending and a drop in revenues for state coffers pushing the government to review the targets and spending schemes under the 2020 budget while maintaining priority for social spending. The administration has adopted austerity measures to reduce unnecessary spending saving some $200 million that was scheduled for […]

Morocco’s DGSN receives African Excellence E-government Award

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has won the “African Excellence E-Government Award” that honors the best innovative e-Gov project in the region. The trophy was awarded to the DGSN in recognition of the advanced level of services provided by the new generation of the national electronic identity card (CNIE 2.0). The trophy rewards […]