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Morocco: 19-year old Italian wanted in Belgium nabbed at Mohammed V airport

Security forces at Casablanca Mohammed V international airport Wednesday arrested an Italian national who has been on Interpol wanted list for an alleged involvement in armed robbery in Belgium. The suspect was arrested upon landing from a Canada-Morocco flight. Moroccan security authorities had received an arrest request from their Belgian counterparts who on August 5 […]

Morocco’s National Savings Rate Climbs to 31.4% of GDP in Q1 2026, HCP Data Shows

Morocco’s national savings rate rose to 31.4 percent of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, up from 29.5 percent in the same period of 2025, according to the High Commission for Planning. The improvement, set out in HCP’s economic situation note for Q1 2026, reflects stronger income growth relative to consumption and represents a […]

DR Congo to relocate 10,000 families from cobalt-rich region

The Democratic republic of Congo’s authorities will relocate some 10,000 families from a south-eastern town rich in cobalt estimated to be worth billions of dollars, local media reported. The mineral-rich nation produces 60% of the world’s supply of cobalt. The mineral is used to produce lithium-ion batteries used to power electric cars, laptops and smartphones. […]