Morocco-economy

Nigeria’s inflation nears 40% on back of higher food prices

Higher food prices triggered a surge in the inflation rate to 33.9% in Nigeria in October, up from 32.7% a month earlier, the national statistics agency said. The jump was attributed to a steep rise in the prices of staples such as maize, rice, and cooking oil, the agency said. In a bid to tame […]

Algeria: Bouteflika strengthens power with crackdown on security officials

President Bouteflika seems to be solidifying his position, according to experts, by arresting several top security officials and by sacking or ordering the resignations of others with the help of his allies, amongst them the army chief of staff Ahmed Gaid Salah. The arrest of the anti-terrorism chief and the sacking of top officials in […]

Morocco, Spain Set to Build on ‘Exemplary Security’ Cooperation

Morocco and Spain enjoy closer security cooperation that stands as an example in the region offering prospects for a further consolidation of joint action in fields such as counterterrorism and fight against illegal migration, Spanish Interior Minister said in Rabat. “Joint action on a daily basis by Moroccan and Spanish security services is exemplary and […]