European Parliament examines human rights abuses in Algeria

After several human rights watchdogs denounced the recurrent violations of human rights and harassment of activists and journalists in Algeria, the European Parliament is set to debate in emergency a resolution on the deterioration of freedoms in the North African country. The resolution was tabled by the centrist political groups, namely “Renew Europe” and “Socialists […]

Morocco hosts 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Summit

The U.S.-Africa Business Summit, which seeks to encourage investment in the Continent, will be convened this year in Marrakesh July 19-22 under the theme: “Building Forward Together”. A press release issued by the U.S. Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) said the summit will explore a renewed commitment by both public and private sector stakeholders to […]

FLSmidth Wins 1st Operation & Maintenance Contract in Morocco

FLSmidth has won a five-year contract from Moroccan Phosphates Office (OCP) to operate port equipment for handling phosphate, fertilizers, and sulphur. The port is located in Jorf Lasfar, El Jadida, 100 km south of Casablanca. The contract marks FLSmidth’s first Operation & Maintenance contract in Morocco, the Copenhagen-headquartered company said in a press release. FLSmidth […]