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Morocco’s counter-terrorism agency dismantles terror cell, arrests suspects

Morocco’s counter-terrorism agency, the central bureau for judicial investigation (BCIJ), conducted a simultaneous operation in multiple cities against suspected terrorists leading to the arrest of five people. Part of a continuous crackdown and a pre-emptive strategy against terrorist cells, the operation took place in the outskirts of Rabat in Temara, Tifelt and Skhirat as well […]

At the UN, Mali accuses Algeria of backing terrorism

Mali’s representative to the UN in New York has openly accused Algeria of backing terrorist and separatist groups, in response to an Algerian representative’s statement accusing Mali of using drones against civilians. Mali, backed by Russia, has been battling Tuareg Azawad rebels who have turned more towards Algeria in recent months. Speaking at a UN […]

Morocco’s OCP Group raises $2 billion from bonds sale

Morocco’s state-owned OCP group has successfully raised $2 billion from Eurobonds sale which attracted massive investor interest, exceeding $6.2 billion, or 3.1 times the amount offered. According to press reports, the world phosphate and fertilizer giant issued 10-year and 30 year-bonds with interest rates of 6.75% and 7.5% respectively. The raised money will help the […]