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Can the Saudis Use Their Leverage to Repair Moroccan-Algerian Ties?

Many political analysts are wondering whether there is currently a Saudi mediation to heal relations between Algeria and its neighboring Morocco as top Algerian officials have softened up lately their anti-Moroccan rhetoric prior a visit to Riyadh by Algerian Premier Abdelmalek Sellal. Morocco is one of the strategic partners of the Arab rich Gulf monarchies, […]

Heavy rainfall damages Côte d’Ivoire’s Cocoa harvest

Chocolate manufacturers are preparing for yet another challenge in cocoa supply after Cote D’Ivoire reported significant damage to its crop following heavy rainfall. Cote D’Ivoire, which supplies 40% of the World’s Cocoa, said warehouses are still empty with expectations of a harvest 3 to 4 times due to bad weather. Cocoa represents 50% of Cote […]

Victims of Toufiq Bouachrine set up association to defend their rights

Victims of journalist and then owner of Akhbar Al Yaoum Taoufiq Bouachrine announced that they will set up an association to defend their rights and dignity. The move came after Maati Mounjib, who is ironically a right activist, whitewashed Bouachrine whom he said is innocent, turning a blind eye to a group of 12 women […]