Coronavirus: Morocco records 9 new cases, expands suspension of flights with 21 more countries

Moroccan authorities have decided to suspend until further notice passenger flights with 21 more countries in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.   The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release issued Saturday, March 14, the same day the Ministry of Health announced nine new cases of […]

Chad’s new Premier turns own monthly salary into scholarships

Chad’s Prime Minister Succes Masra announced Sunday he will not take his monthly salary that, he said, will be converted into scholarships for the promotion of excellence in 23 regions of the country. “I’m giving up my Prime Minister’s salary entirely. Every job deserves a salary, they say, but I don’t feel I’m working. I […]

Morocco: Gold coins worth over $51 K seized in Tanger-Med

The customs operating at the port of Tanger Med have recently foiled an attempt to smuggle gold coins worth nearly $51,500. The customs aborted an attempt to smuggle out 150 pure gold old French coins without authorization, a source at the customs said. A Frenchman attempted to smuggle these coins, weighing 964 grams, out of […]