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Morocco, Tunisia, Japan pool efforts to valorize bio-resources

Morocco, Tunisia, and Japan are pooling efforts to valorize bio-resources in North Africa. In this connection, the three countries held a seminar in Rabat on the collaborative research and technical cooperation project on “the scientific development of biological resources in arid and semi-arid areas for the creation of a new industry.” Funded by the Japan […]

Egypt: At least 38 injured in fire outbreak in Ismailia security directorate

A huge fire occurred early this Monday October 2 at a police facility in the Egyptian Suez Canal city of Ismailia, injuring at least 38 people before firefighters contained the blaze. Videos on social media showed the city’s security directorate engulfed in flames. It is unclear what caused the fire outbreak. State television said fire-fighters […]

Fitch Gives Morocco ‘BBB’ Rating

Global rating agency Fitch has affirmed Morocco’s Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB-‘, Long-term local currency IDR at ‘BBB’, and Short-term foreign currency IDR at ‘F3’. The agency has also given the North African Kingdom a “stable outlook” and affirmed the country ceiling at ‘BBB’. Morocco’s ‘BBB-‘ rating is supported by a […]