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Europe-Africa Relations: Morocco pleads for co-development cooperation

President of the Moroccan Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), Ahmed Réda Chami, called Friday, for an overhaul of the European vision vis-à-vis Africa, based on cooperation that “promotes co-development rather than extractivism.” Economic cooperation models between Europe and Africa should be reconsidered and re-oriented towards inclusive economic policies, promoting fairer trade, Chami said at […]

Morocco’s Trade Unions Pushing for Reopening of “SAMIR” Refinery

Morocco’s trade unions have called again for the reopening of Saudi-owned “Samir” refinery which stopped operations in 2015 due to mounting debts exceeding $4.4 billion. The facility has remained closed while enduring prolonged legal, financial, and international arbitration battles over its debts. The Unions’ call comes after Morocco’s parliament rejected a proposal in June to […]

Egypt: Minister of Supply Steps Down amid Wheat Corruption Scandal

Egypt’s Minister of Supply in charge of the governmental food subsidy program has resigned amid growing public outrage over a wheat corruption scandal, triggered by false wheat procurement figures. Khaled Hanafi could not withstand public discontent over state funds embezzlement cases reported in his department. “Experience has proven that being in a position of authority […]