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Global food prices hit two-year high, driven by vegetable oils and meat

Global prices for key food commodities rose in July, reversing a recent downward trend, according to data released recently by the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO’s global price index averaged 130.1 points in July, a 1.6% increase from June and its highest level since February 2023. This surge was primarily driven […]

Coronavirus: Seven new cases confirmed in Morocco, bringing total to 61

The Moroccan Health Ministry confirmed this Thursday in two statements four and three new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of cases to 61.   According to the ministry, around 271 people have tested negative for the virus in Morocco.   At a press briefing Wednesday, the Minister of Health, Khalid […]

Morocco: Italian Magneti Marelli to open shop in Tangier

The Italian car component producer will launch an automotive plant in the city of Tangier for the production of shock-absorbers for car and commercial vehicle. The plant will start production in 2019 and will create up to 500 jobs when in full flesh, by 2025. The project will necessitate a global investment of around 37 […]