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OHCHR denounces “systematic violations by Algerian security forces” against Sahrawis in Tindouf

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has severely criticized the Algerian regime for the assassination of two Saharawi gold miners, and denounced the “systematic violations” committed by Algerian security forces against the Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps. The two men were immolated alive with gasoline by the Algerian army […]

COVID-19: Morocco seeks repatriation of some 22,000 Moroccans stuck abroad

Morocco is preparing for the return of its citizens who were forced to stay abroad after passenger flights were banned to contain the coronavirus, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita told MPs. He said efforts are ongoing in coordination with the health ministry to bring back home some 22,000 Moroccans in best conditions, Moroccan media reported. The […]

Burkina Faso: Moroccan Addoha Group Launches Construction of New Cement Plant

Morocco’s Addoha group has launched, through its subsidiary CIMAF, the construction of a new cement plant with an output capacity of 700,000 tons per year. The plant, located in Bobo-Dioulasso, the second the city of the West African country, will cost about €25 million and will be completed in 18 months. The new plant will […]