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Morocco, US Celebrate 230 Years of Friendship Ties

This week marks the 230 anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Morocco and the United States, said the Moroccan American Center for Policy on behalf of the Government of Morocco. This longest unbroken treaty in the US history testifies to centuries old ties that stretch as far back as 1777, when Morocco […]

Morocco Wants to Ban Niqab at Schools

Morocco’s education ministry is set to ban niqab at schools because it deems that the dress hinders communication and obstructs the achievement of pedagogical aims. The Moroccan press reported that the decision comes after several female teachers were given warnings to remove the full-face cover. Last January, Moroccan authorities have warned tailors and vendors of […]

Algeria targets 13% gas production increment by 2019, Energy Minister

Algerian energy minister Salah Khebri has stated that the country plans to boost its natural gas production capacity which has been on the decline for the past couple of years. He said the objective is to increase production by at least 13% before the end of 2019. Its low gas output has affected government programs […]