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Ceuta’s economy contracts 40% after Morocco closes borders

The economy of the occupied enclave of Ceuta contracted 40% after Morocco closed its borders, said right-wing governor Juan Vivas. The governor, known for hostile stands against Morocco, called on the EU to adopt reciprocal stands against the North African Kingdom. Morocco has closed its borders with Spain to avert a surge in coronavirus especially […]

Adoul Profession Opens to Women, another Victory for Gender Equality in Morocco

Women in Morocco can now exercise the profession of Adoul or religious notary, a profession previously reserved for men. The move was announced at the Ministers’ Council meeting held Monday (January 22) at the Royal Palace of Casablanca, when King Mohammed VI instructed the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Aujjar, to open to women the profession […]

Senegal: Two lawmakers handed six months in prisons each for beating female colleague

A court in the Senegalese capital Dakar has condemned two members of the parliament to six months in prison each for beating a female colleague during an incident in the legislature last month. Massata Samb and Mamadou Niang, both from the opposition, attacked Ami Ndiaye from the ruling coalition during a parliament session on the […]