Morocco outperformed all North African countries in the Heritage Foundation’s Economic Freedom index, which cites the reforms that boosted the private sector’s dynamism. The annual index covers 12 freedoms—from property rights to financial freedom—in 184 countries. Morocco’s score improved by 3.5 points to 60.3, with its global ranking enhanced to 86th position. Morocco is now […]
Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone David Francis announced this Thursday from Morocco that his country will open an embassy in Rabat and a consulate general in Dakhla. Mr. Francis made the announcement at the end of talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita Thursday afternoon in Rabat. According to press reports, Sierra Leone’s consulate […]
Mauritania’s anti-corruption police department has interrogated Bedr Ould Mohamed Abdel Aziz, son of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, on alleged money laundering charges. Bedr and the “Rahma de Bienfaisance” foundation he leads are suspected of money laundering and use of public funds for the organization’s private activities. The security forces also seized several properties […]
