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Morocco says economy resilient amid global tensions, sees strong agricultural rebound after rains

Morocco’s government is closely monitoring the impact of rising geopolitical tensions on the national economy and prices, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said, stressing the resilience of the country’s economic fundamentals despite the global uncertainty. The government, he said, “continues to follow the situation closely and will not hesitate to take any additional necessary measures to […]

Burkina, Niger follow Mali in quitting G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force

The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their countries would follow Mali in quitting the G5 international anti-jihadist force in Africa’s Sahel region, the latest blow to the fight against insurgents in one of the world’s most troubled, conflict-torn areas. Leaders of the five countries involved in G5 Sahel agreed to deploy […]

Seizure of over 9 tons of cannabis near Tangier; five drug dealers arrested

Policemen arrested on Friday five people for their alleged links to an international drug trafficking network and seized 9.1 tons of cannabis resin. The banned substance was seized in a farm in Gzennaya region, about 20 km from Tangier, the national police said in a statement, adding that the operation was conducted on the basis […]