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Italy, Egypt edging towards multi-billion arm deal as relation thaw

The Italian government is on the verge of rubber-stamping a large arm sale to Egypt as relations between the two countries warm up. The deal, which includes frigates, Eurofighter Typhoons, and a military satellite, has been already endorsed by the Ministry of Defense, La Republica reports. Italian and Egyptian media had reported earlier this year […]

Pressure Mounts on Morocco as Migrants Opt for Western Mediterranean Route to Europe

Migrants are increasingly shunning the Libyan routes for security reasons in favor of the closer and less risky Moroccan-Spanish land and sea borders. Some 400 migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa reached Spain on Thursday after storming a double barrier between Morocco and the Spain-occupied enclave of Ceuta, with some attacking security forces with quicklime, police told […]

Morocco’s economy expected to grow 14.5% in second quarter

Morocco’s economic growth is expected to jump 14.5% in the second quarter this year after a growth of 0.7% in the first quarter, the high commission for planning said. The forecast is based on a 13.7% improvement in agricultural activity, the agency said as abundant rainfall bodes well for the crop year. Morocco’s economic growth […]