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Spain busts criminal organization sending hazardous electronic waste to several African countries

The Spanish Customs and Civil Guard announced that they dismantled an organization that had sent more than 5,000 tons of hazardous electronic waste from the Canary Islands to several African countries including Ghana and Mauritania, Africa News reports. The “criminal organization had, during the last two years, managed to send from the island of Gran […]

Morocco raises insurance tax to bolster natural disaster fund

Morocco’s government will implement a significant increase in the parafiscal solidarity tax on insurance contracts, raising the rate from 1 percent to 1.5 percent. The amendment, scheduled for approval by decree at this Thursday’s Council meeting, aims to strengthen the nation’s disaster response capabilities following recent catastrophic events. The additional revenue will flow directly into […]

Denmark turns to Morocco for tomatoes as European supply declines

Over the past three marketing years, Moroccan tomato exports to Denmark have increased nearly sixfold, reaching 1,660 metric tons between July 2024 and June 2025 This represents a 32% increase compared to the previous year and a 67% jump over 2022/2023, according to East Fruit, a specialized fresh produce website. While Denmark still accounts for […]