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Morocco-France cooperation in the fight against terrorism & organized crime, exchange of intelligence discussed in Paris

Means and ways to strengthen Moroccan-French cooperation in the fight against terrorism and organized crime, and to promote coordination and exchange of intelligence on various threats posed by extremist organizations and transnational crime networks were at the focus of talks held in Paris this week between Director-General of National Security (DGSN) and Territorial Surveillance (DGST), […]

Morocco’s Police seize over 4.8 tons of cannabis & 6 kg of cocaine

Moroccan security services have seized 4.85 tons of cannabis and 6 kg of cocaine in separate anti-drug operations carried out lately in various cities of the Kingdom. Over the weekend, the police of Agadir intercepted a transport vehicle at the entrance of the city of Ait Melloul carrying 2.34 tons of cannabis. They also intercepted […]

Cash-strapped Tunisia seeks IMF loan

Tunisia has officially asked the IMF for a new program to back up the economic reforms to alleviate the strain on public finances. The Tunisian government agreed an economic reform package with powerful labor union UGTT at the end of last month that tackles subsidies, taxes and state firms, and which was seen as opening […]