Morocco, Mauritania set to bolster economic ties

Morocco and Mauritania are willing to build on the current momentum to further bolster their economic ties, Foreign Ministers of the two countries said. Morocco is determined to work together with Mauritania to foster economic ties to reflect the excellence of bilateral cooperation, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said following talks with his Mauritanian peer Ismaël […]

Morocco to swap jobs-for-life for contractual hiring in civil service

As Morocco gradually implements an ambitious regionalization plan, it has opted to implement contractual hiring of public servants instead of the current job-for-life model, which has compromised efficiency and drained state resources. However, hiring by contracts was not easily accepted by many sectors especially teachers who staged months-long protests for fears about their job security […]

Senegal, latest African country to open a consulate in Dakhla

Senegal has joined the club of African countries that have taken their recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara to a tangible consular level. Senegal, Morocco’s longstanding friend and ally, will open its consulate on Monday, Moroccan media said citing official sources. Senegal’s move in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity has a heavy weight on […]