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Suicide of Raped Teenager Leads to Major Breakthrough in Moroccan Penal Code

Almost two years after the suicide in March 2012 of a Moroccan teenager who had been forced to marry her rapist, Moroccan MPs unanimously passed earlier this week an amendment to the penal code that is hailed by NGOs, civil society activists and women’s rights advocates as a major breakthrough. The amendment that was long […]

Morocco reinforces measures to prevent mass crossing attempts at Ceuta

Moroccan security forces have mounted an exceptional deployment across the country’s northern border region ahead of August 15, a date targeted by viral online calls for coordinated mass crossing attempts into the Spanish-controlled enclave of Ceuta (Sebta). National Police, Royal Gendarmerie and Auxiliary Forces have sharply increased checkpoints and inspections on roads and maritime access […]

Egyptian Petrojet expands regional Ffotprint with $21.76 M LPG project in Jordan

Egyptian engineering firm Petrojet has secured a $21.76 million contract to develop a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facility in Jordan, marking a significant step in its regional expansion strategy. This project aligns with Petrojet’s broader objective to enhance its presence in the Middle East, particularly in energy infrastructure development. The company has been actively pursuing […]