Islamic Development Bank Approves $59.28m to Expand Rural Electrification in Mauritania

The Islamic Development Bank has approved a $59.28 million financing to support a rural electrification project in Mauritania, targeting improved access to affordable electricity across several regions. The initiative will focus on the Wilayas of Adrar, Assaba, Inchiri, Brakna, Hodh Chargui, Hodh El Gharbi, and Tagant, with the objective of enhancing equitable and sustainable energy […]

Interpol: Another Algerian fugitive nabbed in Morocco

An Algerian fugitive, wanted by French authorities since 2020, was captured over the weekend at the Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport.   The 33-year-old Algerian criminal, who holds French nationality, was arrested upon arrival by Moroccan police on an Interpol red notice. The man is involved in an armed assault that claimed the life of […]

Coronavirus: Moroccan researchers develop facemasks & shields

As necessity is the mother of invention a team of Moroccan researchers of the Rabat International University has developed face shields that can be worn by doctors and nurses to protect themselves while treating coronavirus patients. The Moroccan scientists have also produced “more durable FFP masks” to replace disposable masks. These two new facemasks and […]