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Morocco, Portugal Make Headway towards Electric Interconnectivity

A technical and economic feasibility study for the electric interconnection between Morocco and Potugal was launched on Monday in Rabat and Lisbon. This intercontinental electric link will be operational in 2020 following the presentation of the results of the feasibility studies by Rabat and Lisbon. The implementation of this undersea electric interconnectivity will place Morocco […]

Algeria: Bouteflika to travel to Geneva for routine medical checkup

The Algerian President will travel Sunday to Switzerland, Geneva, for “routine” medical checkup, his office said in a statement that comes amid growing national protest against his candidacy for a fifth term in office. The statement said Abdelaziz Bouteflika will fly out for Geneva on Feb.24 for a short stay during which he will undergo […]

World Bank backs Morocco’s social reforms with $400 million

The World Bank has approved a $400 million loan in support of Morocco’s social protection reforms and strengthening the resilience of households to the pandemic repercussions. This project supports Morocco’s response to the pandemic as well as its plans to build a broad, effective and vital safety net system for vulnerable populations, the World Bank […]