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Sahara: Morocco Deplores Washington’s Stand

The Moroccan Government has deplored the stand of the United States, tasked with drafting the first resolution on the extension of the mandate of the MINURSO, the UN peace-keeping mission in the Sahara, which was contrary to the spirit of partnership existing between Rabat and Washington. Without mentioning the USA, but in barely veiled terms, […]

Al Hoceima Protest Leader Wanted by Justice for Interrupting Friday Sermon

The Moroccan police is on a manhunt to arrest Nasser Zefzafi, the leader of the popular protests in the northern town of Al Hoceima, following his interruption of a Friday sermon at a local mosque. The general prosecutor ordered the arrest of Zefzafi and the opening of an investigation in line with Article 222 of […]

Gas exploration: British firm Chariot wins a new license for the Rissana offshore zone

The Rissana offshore zone, located in the immediate vicinity of that of Lixus, off Larache, where large gas reserves were discovered last January, has been awarded to the British company Chariot. The Africa focused transitional energy company Chariot announced this Monday February 28 that it has been formally awarded the Rissana Offshore Licence for gas […]