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Morocco’s Managem rejects allegations by German newspaper on arsenic levels

Morocco’s largest mining company, Managem, categorically rejected allegations spread by German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung regarding its Abou Azzer cobalt mine. The allegations were related to arsenic levels due to mine operations and labor standards. “At Bou-Azzer, the ore is handled in full compliance with mining employee protection rules, from the moment it is mined through […]

Morocco rejects Algeria’s ‘absurd pretexts’ to cut diplomatic relations

Morocco deplored the “unilateral decision” by Algerian authorities to sever diplomatic ties with the Kingdom, foreign ministry said. “Morocco fully deplores this unjustified though expected decision,” the ministry said in a statement, citing the recent “escalation” and “its impact on the Algerian people.” “Morocco categorically rejects the fallacious pretexts, even absurd pretext” that permeated the […]

Nephew of Polisario Chief of Staff arrested in Panama over money smuggling

Nephew of Polisario Chief of Staff arrested in Panama over money smuggling Panama’s customs services arrested, on May 11, Mohamed El-Wali Akik, a nephew of the polisario chief of staff, for smuggling foreign currency valued at $65,000. The arrested individual was brought before the Panamanian Public Prosecution which decided to ban him from traveling until […]