APU meeting in Djibouti

Remittances by Moroccans abroad hit record $10.7 bln

Remittances by Moroccans abroad hit a record 100 billion dirhams ($10.7 bln) in 2021 compared to 70 billion dirhams in 2020, offsetting losses of the tourism sector, minister delegate in charge of investments said. Remittances have contributed to the consolidation of Morocco’s international reserves which rose to 330.4 billion dirhams ($35.7 bln), enough to cover […]

Germany turns down Egypt’s request to extradite AlJazeera reporter

Germany has sent a strong message to Egypt saying business cooperation does not overshadow human rights as it has refused to extradite Aljazeera reporter who was tried in absentia in Egypt and handed 15 years in prison. Egyptian-British Aljazeera-TV journalist Ahmed Mansour was freed by the German justice after he spent two days in custody […]

Spain’s PM Sanchez thanks Morocco for help after blackout

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed thanks to Morocco for its support in helping restore electricity to parts of Spain following a massive power outage. Power was restored in some northern and southern regions “thanks to interconnections with France and Morocco,” Sanchez said in a televised address, adding: “We are grateful to both countries […]