ALGERIA-economic monitor

CPJ Calls on Algeria to Respect Press Freedom

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Algerian authorities to respect the freedom of expression and media following the sentencing of Algerian blogger Marzoug Touati to 10 years in prison. The blogger is accused of “communicating with a foreign entity and inciting civil disobedience”. The heavy-handed judgement comes after Touati made an interview […]

Role of Royal Atlantic Initiative in Sahel countries’ development highlighted at UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries

The Royal Atlantic Initiative enabling landlocked Sahel countries to have access to the Ocean strengthens South-South and triangular development projects that effectively contribute to improving the lives of beneficiaries and enhancing their development capacities. The remarks were made by Omar Hilale, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN and President of the 22nd session of the […]

Morocco’s high-speed rail project shows remarkable progress four months after launch

Morocco’s ambitious high-speed rail line connecting Kénitra to Marrakech has achieved significant milestones just four months after King Mohammed VI officially launched construction from Rabat-Agdal station on April 24, 2025, Moroccan news outlet le360 reported. The 430-kilometer project represents a crucial extension of the existing Tangier-Kénitra line, positioning Morocco as a regional leader in modern […]