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Morocco to set up training institute on pharmaceutical industry jobs

Morocco unveiled a plan to set up an institute to train youth on pharmaceutical industry jobs as part of a deal between the industry ministry and the private sector. The institute falls within the framework of a government plan to foster Morocco’s competitive advantage in exporting industries and follows similar steps taken in the aerospace, […]

South Sudan: EU decries surge in violence, urges immediate ceasefire and inclusive dialogue

The European Union has strongly condemned the recent escalation of armed clashes in South Sudan, describing the situation as the worst since 2018. Speaking at the opening of the Annual Gender Equality Forum in Juba on Tuesday, June 17, the EU Deputy Head of Delegation, Lothar Jaschke, criticized the use of aerial bombings, ground offensives, […]

Morocco’s Managem rejects allegations by German newspaper on arsenic levels

Morocco’s largest mining company, Managem, categorically rejected allegations spread by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung regarding its Abou Azzer cobalt mine. The allegations were related to arsenic levels due to mine operations and labor standards. “At Bou-Azzer, the ore is handled in full compliance with mining employee protection rules, from the moment it is mined through […]