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Arrest of Algerian veteran journalist Saad Bouakba, latest episode in crackdown on dissent

The detention of Saâd Bouakba, one of Algeria’s most respected journalists, marks a new chapter in the country’s escalating campaign against independent voices.  Bouakba, 79, was placed in pre-trial detention on Nov 27, after being accused of defamation and “insulting historical symbols of the state,” which he denied.  The charges have been described as bogus […]

Morocco: Investments in Oil & Gas Explorations Reach $2.8 bln

Investments in oil and gas explorations onshore and offshore Morocco since 2015 have totaled $2.8 billion (25 billion dirhams), 96% of which was paid by partners of the Moroccan hydrocarbons and mining office. Speaking at a meeting of the board of directors of the office, the Moroccan government chief said that the increasing oil and […]

Two Moroccan Businesswomen on Forbes Magazine List

Two Moroccan businesswomen have been named in the Forbes Middle- East magazine list 2020 of leading “Women Behind Middle Eastern Brands”. The two Moroccans are Salwa Idrissi Akhannouch, owner of the Yan & One cosmetics brand, 6th on the list and Mouna Abbassy, founder of the IZIL Beauty brand, who came in the 22nd place. […]