Morocco – EU videoconference

Central Bank cuts interest rate to boost economic activity amid drought, coronavirus fears

The Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate to 2% to boost economic activity, which, like elsewhere in the world, is expected to reel under the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Drought has complicated the outlook for Morocco, which expected a contraction of agricultural output plunging growth to 2.3%, according to the central bank. The […]

Morocco, Netherlands poised to enhance security cooperation

Morocco and the Netherlands are poised to enhance their cooperation in security matters as reflected in a letter of intent that was signed Tuesday in Rabat by the two sides. The letter of intent, reflecting the two countries’ shared commitment to strengthen security cooperation, was initialed by Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial […]

Algeria’s Tebboune, about to throw white towel in feud with France

Algeria’s president Tebboune said that his country was not bothered by the French position in support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, in a statement that further highlights the contradictions within the Algerian regime. Algeria has withdrawn its ambassador to France following Paris support for Morocco and issued numerous statements condemning visits by French officials […]