Libyan dialogue in Bouznika – Morocco sept 2020

Mauritania: Court Upholds Death Penalty against Blogger, Final Decision Lies with Supreme Court

A Mauritanian court Thursday confirmed death penalty against the 33-year old blogger sentenced to death one year ago after publishing an alleged blasphemous article on Prophet Mohamed. The court upheld the sentence but handed the case over to the Supreme Court after finding him guilty of unfaith. Cheikh Ould Mohamed Ould Mkheitir also known as […]

Morocco’s central bank keeps key borrowing rate unchanged at 3%, sees growth at 3.2% in 2024

Morocco’s central bank kept its key rate unchanged at 3% in a context of easing inflation and improved growth rate. Inflation is seen dropping to 6.1% this year and 2.4% next year. In 2022, drought and imported inflation propelled inflation to 6.6%. Morocco’s central bank has decided to keep its key interest rate unchanged at […]

Morocco Leads Non-European Vegetable Exporters to Spain

Morocco consolidated its position as Spain’s leading fresh fruit and vegetable supplier in the first quarter of 2019, with exports amounting to €264 million in the first quarter of 2019. Imports of fruit and vegetables from Morocco were up 4% compared to the same period of 2018, the Spanish Federation of Producers’ Associations for Fruit, […]