Côte d’Ivoire to have its first cocoa processing plant

The foundation stone of the first cocoa processing plant in Côte d’Ivoire was laid Thursday in the port city of San Pedro. The plant is expected to process half of the country’s cocoa production. The plant, funded by regional financial conglomerate Atlantic Bank Group, will cost around €111 million and will stretch over 9 hectares […]

Morocco Abandons Air Travelers Exit/Entry Forms to Improve Passengers Fluidity

Air travelers are no longer required to fill out the arrival/departure forms at Moroccan airports starting Sept.16. The Moroccan authorities say the move aims to reduce travel time, passengers’ congestion and improve the airports efficiency as air traffic continues to grow year after year. The new measure, which will also be enforced in the country’s […]

Morocco: Algerian suspected for links with drug trafficking arrested in Fez

Security forces in Fez, northeastern Morocco, have arrested an Algerian national wanted in his home country for alleged connection with drug trafficking. A statement from the national security directorate, DGSN, revealed that the 36-year old suspect was arrested while he was applying for a residence permit in Morocco.   Security forces found out during the […]