FILE PHOTO: A farmer guards his plantation of cannabis near Chefchaouen

Mauritania: Festival des villes anciennes gets final prepations

Preparations are in high gear for the 3rd edition of the ‘festival des villes anciennes’ which will begin on the 24th of this month in the isolated historic town of Tichit. The final touches are being made by the organizing committee and the president of the committee Sidi Ali Ould Sidi Ali said they have […]

Moscow Attack: Morocco condemns deadly assault, stands with Russia against terrorism

King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and solidarity to Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, following the terrorist attack that targeted a concert hall in Moscow and that left many people killed or injured, describing the assault as “heinous and reprehensible.” In this message, the Sovereign expressed Morocco’s strong condemnation of this cowardly and criminal […]

Tunisia’s Agriculture minister to provide $9m financing to farmers

Tunisia’s Agriculture ministry announced Wednesday August 16 several financing plans for small farmers to the tune of $9 million in view of supporting the sector. The financing will come from State-run Banque Tunisienne de Solidarité (BTS), as result of the agreement with the agriculture department, “Tunisie Numerique” reports. The bank per the deal will provide […]