Malta foils secret repatriation of Polisario officials by Algeria’s airlines

A new scandal appears in the horizon for Algerian diplomacy after Maltese authorities aborted a mission to secretly repatriate Polisario officials, forcing an Algerian airlines plane to return empty, Algerian opposition media reported. “It seems that Maltese authorities had not given their go-ahead for the repatriation. Once it landed on Maltese soil, the crew of […]

Jeune Afrique’s ranking lists Morocco among major economic powers in Africa

Morocco confirms its position amongst the continent’s major economic powers, Paris-based Jeune Afrique magazine stresses in a press release announcing its 26th exclusive ranking of the 500 largest African companies. While the overall sales of the Moroccan companies ranked amount to $55.9 billion, or 7.6% of the ranking total, their sectoral diversity constitutes “a real […]

Morocco, Maldives look forward to closer ties

Morocco and the Maldives signed four cooperation agreements to foster their ties during a visit to Rabat by Maldives’ foreign minister Abulla Shahid. The two countries signed agreements on visa exemption and cooperation in the religious field as well as diplomatic training. Shahid, who met Morocco’s foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, is paying a first visit […]