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Morocco hands over PA-UfM Presidency to Spain

Spain took over from Morocco the rotating presidency of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union for the Mediterranean (PA-UfM) for a one-year term. The transition of the PA-UfM presidency to Spain took place at the conclusion of the Assembly’s 17th plenary session, held in Rabat with the participation of parliamentarians from over 42 member countries […]

An Expedition in Morocco to Reconcile Man with the Ocean

“The Changing Oceans Expedition”, aboard its “Fleur de Passion” boat, returned to Morocco last September to foster awareness, mainly among the youths, about the impact of a range of human activities on the health of marine ecosystems. “Fleur de Passion”, a former minesweeper of the Second World War, fully equipped with scientific and communication gears, […]

Again an Impasse: Tunisian Talks ‘Suspended’ over PM Nomination

The UGTT (Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail) union federation – which represents hundreds of thousands of Tunisian workers – mediating Tunisia’s political crisis announced Tuesday that it would “suspend the national dialogue” on choosing a new prime minister after political leaders again failed to agree on a candidate. The political tensions and economic instability that […]