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Ethiopia Rejects WB Mediation over Nile Dam

Ethiopia has rejected the World Bank’s (WB) mediation over the row with Egypt concerning the repercussions of the giant hydroelectric dam Addis Ababa is building on the Nile River, Cairo deeming the project threatens its water security. The Ethiopian stance was expressed by Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn on Sunday. “Ethiopia will not accept Egypt’s request […]

European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee adopts Morocco-EU fisheries agreement

The European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries adopted Wednesday (Jan.23), by a large majority, the fisheries agreement between Morocco and the European Union (EU). The decisive vote of this committee, which decides on substantive issues, is the final step in the European Parliament’s specialized committees before the ultimate adoption in a plenary session expected to take […]

Moroccan-Spanish security cooperation reviewed in Rabat

Security cooperation between Morocco and Spain and ways to upgrade this cooperation up to the strategic partnership existing between the two countries were reviewed at a meeting held in Rabat this Thursday. The meeting gathered Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, and Secretary of State and Head of the National Intelligence […]