Moroccan aircraft carrying donations to Lebanon

Tunisia: Heightened security after axe attack on local jeweler ahead of annual pilgrimage in Djerba

Authorities in Tunisia have ramped up security measures on the island of Djerba following an axe attack on a local Jewish jeweler, just days before the island hosts its annual Lag B’Omer pilgrimage. The victim, a 50-year-old shop owner, sustained defensive injuries and was admitted to hospital on Thursday, May 8, though he is expected […]

Moroccan Central Bank forecasts a growth rate of 5.3% in 2021

Morocco’s growth is expected to reach 5.3% in 2021, and to consolidate to 3.3% in 2022, according to the Kingdom’s Central Bank (BAM).   “Growth would reach 5.3 percent this year, driven by a 3.6 percent increase in the value added of non-agricultural activities and a 17.6 percent rebound in the agricultural sector”, the bank […]

Morocco wins vaccine supply battle

Morocco has maintained since January an uninterrupted national vaccination campaign thanks to steady supply of doses at a context marked by fierce competition. Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, took a series of pro-active and protective measures including signing deals with AstraZeneca and Sinopharm vaccine manufacturers to make sure the country is given […]