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Backlash in Morocco against two Islamist ministers for socially failing their employees

Two ministers from the Islamist PJD party are facing fierce criticism by the Moroccan political class and the media for their failure to register the employees in their attorney offices with the social security fund. Mustapha Ramid, Minister of state in charge of human rights, admitted wrongdoing but said his intention was good. A letter […]

Morocco imposes 30% anti-dumping duty on Egyptian canned tomatoes

Morocco started imposing a 29.9% anti-dumping duty on Egyptian canned tomatoes to protect the local industry from unfair prices, the trade ministry and the customs administration said. The duty has been applied since May 31 and will be in place over the next five years to protect the local industry, they said in a statement. […]

US rejects ex- Algerian FM’s appointment as head of UN Special Envoy to war-torn Libya

The United States has opposed the choice of former Algerian foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra as UN Special Envoy to crisis-hit neighboring Libya to replace Lebanese Ghassan Salame, who resigned in March. A UN diplomat who asked not be named because not allowed to speak on the matter told AFP that during Wednesday UN closed session […]