Aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney invests up to $100 mln in Morocco

World leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units, Pratt & Whitney, invested $100 million in a plant that underscores the development of the aeronautical industry in the country. The 120,000 m2 plant will be ready in 12 months and would employ 200 people, Morocco’s industry ministry said. Pending […]

Ethiopia’s president calls for negotiations to end civil war in Tigray region

Ethiopia’s president Sahle-Work Zewde has reiterated calls for negotiations and other peaceful resolution means to end the country’s nearly two-year civil war. “The government has stated clearly that it will always keep the door open for peace,” Zewde said that while addressing the Ethiopian parliament on October 10. “We continue to urge for negotiations without […]

Tunisia arrests seven people in connection with Sousse stabbing attack

Tunisian interior ministry has detained seven people suspected for being connected to the Sunday stubbing attack in the governorate of Sousse, in which one policeman was killed. Three terrorists were gunned down Sunday morning during a fire exchange with security forces at Akouda, in the governorate of Sousse. The deadly incident came following the stabbing […]