Tunisia’s president scapegoats minister after pilgrimage chaos

Tunisia’s president kais Saied sacked his religious affairs minister after the death of dozens of Tunisian pilgrims. At least 49 Tunisians died in unspecified conditions during the Haj pilgrimage, triggering anger at the chaotic management of Tunisia’s official pilgrimage program. As a sign of his unstable governance, Saied has sacked several members of his cabinet […]

Tanger Med group revenue up 12.3% in 2024

Tanger Med Group, which manages the largest Mediterranean port, logistics and industrial zones, reported an annual 2024 revenue up 12.3% to $1.23 billion. The performance was largely on the back of higher container activity in the port, ranked 17th worldwide. Morocco’s Tanger Med port has widened the gap with other Mediterranean competitors, outperforming all with […]

UN Security Council denounces blockade of Guerguarate crossing point by Polisario

The UN Security Council has denounced the blockade by the Polisario armed militias last fall of the Guerguarate crossing point that hampered the movement of people and goods between Morocco and Mauritania.   This came during the Security Council’s semi-annual consultation meeting on the Sahara which was held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, behind closed […]