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Moroccan architects build state-of-the-art steel trawler at Agadir shipyard

Two Moroccan architects working at a shipyard at Agadir harbor, Southwestern of the kingdom, have built a steel trawler fitted with state-of-art technology, Le360.ma reports. The vessel is fitted with innovative state-of-the-art propulsion system, electrical engine and auxiliary power generators running on diesel. The innovative system used by the architects working for Blue Wave; a […]

Algeria: International NGOs concerned over worrying situation of civil society, call on authorities to end generalized repression

On the fourth anniversary of Algeria’s pro-democracy protest movement, known as the Hirak, human rights watchdogs rang the alarm again, saying the situation of human rights in the North African country is under serious threat. The pattern toward a more authoritarian, less competitive regime is clear as authorities are intensifying repression against civil society organizations, […]

Morocco Spent $244 million on US Arms in 2016

Morocco remains the first market for US armament industry in North Africa, with sales amounting to $244 million in 2016. Moroccan media reports said that US weapons represent 96% of Moroccan weapon acquisitions in 2016 compared to 100% ($274 million) in 2015. Morocco, which earmarks 3% of its GDP to military expenditures, has an army […]