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Morocco mulls EV battery factory- minister

The next step in the expansion of Morocco’s automotive sector is the setting up of an electric vehicle battery plant to build on existing raw material and meet a rising demand in the domestic and international market, industry minister Ryad Mezzour said. The ministry is negotiating with several manufacturers the setting up of such a […]

One of the most dangerous French drug traffickers arrested in Casablanca, France thanks Morocco

One of the most dangerous French drug traffickers, Félix Bingui, was arrested on March 8, 2024, in Casablanca by members of the investigation and intervention department of the National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ). The 34-year-old French national, who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French authorities in connection with criminal networks […]

Feeling Insecure, Algeria’s Berbers Look to Set up Own Forces

The Amazigh population (Berbers) in Algeria’s restive Kabylie region are looking to establish their own security forces to protect themselves against the violence and excess of the Algerian law enforcement agents. The call for setting up a local force was made by head of the movement for the self-determination of Kabylie, Ferhat Mhenni, who lives […]