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UNESCO vote highlights Morocco’s rising influence, Algeria’s diplomatic decline

Morocco has secured a sweeping victory in the recent UNESCO Executive Board elections, winning 146 votes and reaffirming its global diplomatic standing. In stark contrast, Algeria failed to obtain a single vote, underscoring a deepening diplomatic isolation. The outcome reflects growing international support for Morocco’s strategic vision, led by King Mohammed VI, which emphasizes intercultural […]

French economy minister to lead business delegation to Morocco in April

As the diplomatic fog dissipates in French-Moroccan ties, French economy minister Bruno Le Maire is expected to lead a business delegation to Morocco in April to promote investments. The visit would be the second by a member of Macron’s administration to Morocco after an announced visit soon of newly appointed foreign minister Stephane Séjourné. Bruno […]

Algeria bans sale of cooking oil to the under-aged

From now on people in Algeria will have to show their ID to be allowed to buy cooking oil! This is not a joke! Algeria has officially banned people under 18 years old from buying cooking oil in a bid to manage an acute shortage of essential commodities. The decision was announced by the trade […]