Morocco has been lately making the headlines of international media and has been at the focus of many analyses by renowned pundits as it gears to hold elections this Wednesday, September 8, a poll that will concern for the first time legislative, regional and local elections, out of concern to rationalize expenses, in addition to […]
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Libya: Oil Minister firm on suspension of NOC Chairman despite PM’s intervention
The Libyan ministry of Oil and Gas Monday said the decision to dismiss the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) Mustafa Sanallah is still in effect and pending legal measures despite attempt by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah Sunday to dissipate feud between Mohamed Oun and the NOC boss. The ministry, Libya Observer reports, […]
Is Morocco mulling third Covid-19 vaccine dose?
Morocco is considering giving a third Covid-19 vaccine dose to vulnerable groups following the example of numerous advanced nations that took the same step to reinforce its collective immunity. Moroccan media, citing sources from the scientific committee, said that a third dose in sight for the elderly and people with underlying health conditions. The move […]
Morocco’s Central Bank governor among World’s 10 best performers
Governor of Morocco’s Central Bank Abdellatif Jouahri maintained his ranking among the 10 best performing peers in the globe, Global Finance said in its Central Banker Report Cards 2021. The Central Banker Report Cards, published annually by Global Finance since 1994, grade the central bank governors of 101 key countries and territories including the European […]
Morocco’s PJD Islamists brace for a defeat in upcoming elections
Morocco’s local, regional and parliamentary elections will be held on September 8 with Islamists standing as the biggest losers after leading two consecutive governments. The PJD candidates have so far failed to convince after a meager performance at the helm of a coalition government. Running up against fierce opponents such as liberal PAM and RNI, […]
Libya: Saadi Gaddafi set free from prison
Saadi Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has been freed from prison upon decision of the country’s Chief Prosecutor’s Office and the approval of Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, reports say. Saadi has reportedly flew to Turkey. The 48-year-old man was arrested following his extradition in 2014 from Niger where he fled to […]
Algerian regime battling windmills, Morocco shifting into higher economic gear
While Algerian rulers continue funning conspiracy theories, escalating rhetoric and provocative actions against neighboring Morocco, the North African Kingdom remains focused on drawing foreign investors and creating business opportunities to speed up sustainable development and inclusive growth. Morocco has succeeded in building competitive automotive and aeronautic industries thanks to its open enterprising economy, political stability, […]
US senator urges Tunisian leader to “restore” democracy
US Democrat Senator Chris Murphy Saturday called on Tunisian President Kais Saied to bring back the North African country to the democratic path and swift end to the state of emergency, in reference to the ongoing exceptional measures put in place by the Tunisian President since July 25. The measures include suspension of the parliament […]
Morocco to repatriate its national squad from Conakry
Morocco’s national football team will fly back from Conakry without playing a game that was supposed to take place on Monday against the Guinean counterpart. According to Moroccan media, the Moroccan team and accompanying delegation headed Sunday evening to the Conakry Gbessia airport, where a special plane was to fly them back home. Heavy gunfire […]
Forest Fires: Algerian Army on the offensive again against Morocco
The monthly “El Djeich” magazine, the mouthpiece of the Algerian ruling military junta, joined other authorities to adamantly designate Morocco and Israel as responsible for the forest fires which ravaged Kabylie. The delirium and ridicule of Algerian generals is now casting a shadow over the North Korean regime’s, analysts ironize. In the editorial of its […]









