Morocco nears end of quake reconstruction

Two years after the powerful earthquake that struck the High Atlas region, Morocco has built 92% of the demolished homes or 51,154, according to official figures. The pace of construction will accelerate in the coming months, with the number of tents or huts significantly reduced. The Kingdom has spent 6.9 billion dirhams in quake aid, […]

Algeria: Bouteflika Sues Le Monde over Panama Papers Scandal

The Algerian President has launched a lawsuit against French Paper le Monde for having published in April on its front page a picture of the Algerian President at the side of world leaders cited in the Panama Paper leaks. President Bouteflika’s lawyers have reportedly demanded €10,000 for compensation for moral prejudice suffered by the Algerian […]

Peaceful uses of nuclear energy: Morocco’s experience highlighted in Washington

Morocco’s active participation in the Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (SDPU) initiative was highlighted Monday in Washington during a meeting on this initiative that was chaired by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Bonnie Jenkins. During this meeting held at the State Department, Morocco’s […]