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Moroccan authorities catch 7 tons of cannabis on Mauritanian borders

Moroccan authorities foiled a smuggling attempt of 7 tons of cannabis resin (locally known as chira) as Morocco tightens grips of all sorts of trafficking on its southernmost border crossing of Guerguarate.   The banned substance was concealed in a large truck bound to Sub-Saharan markets, the Moroccan police said in a statement.   According […]

Morocco to impose anti-dumping measure on Egyptian tomato paste

Morocco is considering applying anti-dumping measures on tomato paste imported from Egypt, the industry minister said as local industries complain of unfair competition. The agri-food federation noted in a report that Egyptian imports had a far lower price resulting in loss of jobs for the local tomato paste industry, whose sales plummeted by 14%. The […]

Libya to hold promotional summit

An event to showcase a new Libya is less than three weeks away. The Libyan summit which will commence from the 20th to the 22nd of November is seen as opportunity for investors to discover newer avenues for growth and novel strategies for stability and economic excellence in the country. Present at the summit will […]