Tunisia: Former PM Ali Laârayedh arrested

Tunisia’s anti-terrorism judge decided to imprison Ali Laarayedh, a former Prime minister and senior official in the Islamist opposition Ennahda party, after hours of investigation into suspicions of sending Tunisian jihadists to Syria, the defense of the ex-Premier has told media. “The investigative judge issued a prison decision against former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh in […]

Economic Freedom, Morocco ranks first in North Africa- Heritage Foundation’s index

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 […]

Morocco continues use of Chloroquine despite controversy

Morocco maintains its medical protocol based on chloroquine in the treatment of coronavirus affected patients, despite the concerns raised by the World Health Organization. While the WHO has decided to temporarily suspend clinical trials with hydroxychloroquine, Morocco maintains its use, reveals L’Economiste daily this Wednesday. Minister of Health, Khalid Aït Taleb, has confirmed that Morocco […]