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Egypt’s Army Chief Sisi Endorsed to Run for Presidency

A presidential bid by the Egypts’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been endorsed by the country’s military body earlier this week. The announcement came just hours after Sisi was promoted to field marshal. Sisi who has not yet officially announced his intentions enjoys wide popularity throughout the North African country where he is largely […]

Italy: Activists slam EP’s interference in Morocco’s internal affairs as ‘illegitimate’, ‘inadmissible’

The Moroccan-Italian Human Rights Organization (OIMDU) has strongly condemned the interference of the European Parliament (EP) in the internal affairs of Morocco as “illegitimate” and “inadmissible”. OIMDU President Abdellah Khezraji stressed that this is an “irresponsible” drift on the part of some entities angered by the remarkable influence of the Kingdom at the regional and […]

British National Express Wins €1 Bln Bus Contract in Morocco

UK’s largest coach operator, National Express Group, has announced that its Spanish and Moroccan division, ALSA, has won a €1 billion bus contract in Morocco. The 15-year deal, which includes an option of a further 7-year extension, will enable ALSA to expand its services in the North African Kingdom. The transportation company, which will operate […]