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Tunisia: Super High Network Services

A four year agreement to build a broadband access network which will bring high-speed Internet access and high-quality voice and video services to millions of Tunisians has been announced by the largest provider of wireless communications in the country, Tunisianain partnership with Alcatel-Lucent. Tunisiana is hoping to launch commercial services early next year and Alcatel-Lucent […]

Morocco successfully sells 1 billion euro in dual-tranche bond

Morocco has completed a successful sale of a 1 billion euro two tranche bond with 5.5 year and 10 year maturity at a rate of 1.375% and 2% respectively, in a deal that reflects the trust enjoyed by the country among international financial institutions despite the difficult context of the pandemic. Demand on the bond […]

Morocco’s BCIJ arrests Daesh-affiliated terror suspect

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested in Settat on Sunday an individual suspected of allegiance to the extremist group Daesh. According to the BCIJ, the suspect had expressed interest in manufacturing explosives and suicide belts and was allegedly preparing attacks targeting public safety and order. Investigators say the man was in contact with […]