Economy monitoring committee

Morocco’s Products in Paris Agricultural Show

More than 1,410 small Moroccan farmers, including 489 women, from all regions of the Kingdom, are exhibiting their livestock, produce, and products at the Paris International Agricultural Show 2020 currently held at the French capital. Moroccan argan oil & products, olive oil, saffron, dates, aromatic & medicinal plants, spices, henna…are attracting huge crowds of visitors […]

Son of ex-Mauritanian President under investigation on alleged money laundering charges

Mauritania’s anti-corruption police department has interrogated Bedr Ould Mohamed Abdel Aziz, son of former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, on alleged money laundering charges. Bedr and the “Rahma de Bienfaisance” foundation he leads are suspected of money laundering and use of public funds for the organization’s private activities. The security forces also seized several properties […]

Chad’s high-stake presidential vote marred by ‘threats and violence’, excluded EU-funded observers

As counting began on Monday (6 May) evening in Chad for a presidential election intended to put an end to three-year military rule, the ballot itself was reportedly marred by irregularities, with the opposition condemning violence and threats against their leaders and supporters. The presidential election, which featured 10 candidates, including one woman, evolved into […]