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The General Transport Union, under the umbrella of the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), has issued a warning of a two-day strike across TRANSTU, Tunisia’s primary public transport company. The union objects to what it describes as the CEO’s unilateral and unlawful appointment of a senior official, effective from 1 July 2025, allegedly in violation […]
On June 23, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, ending a 12-day conflict that had pushed the Middle East to the edge of a regional war. But while the announcement was framed as a diplomatic breakthrough, the facts on the ground suggest a different reality: Iran was forced into […]
Morocco and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties by addressing long-standing concerns over trade imbalances. During the sixth session of the Joint Commission on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held in Ankara, both nations agreed to recalibrate their commercial relationship to ensure greater equity and mutual benefit, the two parties said in […]
The Moroccan handicraft sector, long rooted in tradition and cultural heritage, is undergoing a significant transformation as it asserts itself as a vital pillar of the national economy, representing 7% of GDP, Lahcen Saadi, Secretary of State in charge of Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy said. The sector now employs over 2.7 million […]
Morocco’s Transport Ministry has unveiled comprehensive measures to accommodate 7.5 million passengers and 2 million vehicles during the annual “Marhaba” operation, deploying 29 vessels across 13 maritime routes in coordination with multiple stakeholders. Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh, addressing Parliament on Monday, detailed the extensive mobilization including ships with weekly capacity for 500,000 passengers and 130,000 […]
Morocco’s economic diplomacy scored a significant victory as Hamza Benabdellah, President of the Fez-Meknes Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services, was elected Vice-President of the Permanent Conference of African and Francophone Consular Chambers (CPCCAF) during the organization’s 49th General Assembly in Fez. The statutory meeting, coinciding with the 5th Fez-Meknes Economic Forum, also saw Youssouf […]
Senegal is facing mounting fiscal challenges as its public debt approaches 80% of GDP, driven by rising borrowing costs, persistent energy subsidies, and the lingering effects of post-COVID recovery spending. The government is under increasing pressure to balance its budget while maintaining critical social and infrastructure investments. According to a recent World Bank report, Senegal’s […]
France has reaffirmed, through the voice of Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, its steadfast position on the Moroccan Sahara, reiterating that the present and future of the Sahara “lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” “I wish to firmly reiterate the clear and unwavering position expressed by […]
Morocco has strongly condemned the heinous missile attack that targeted the sovereignty and airspace of the sisterly State of Qatar. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Morocco’s full solidarity with Qatar in the face of any act that could endanger its security or the safety of its citizens. Earlier […]
President of Comoros Azali Assoumani has sent a written message to King Mohammed VI, whose contents were not disclosed. The message was handed over by Comorian Foreign Minister Mbae Mohamed to Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita during a meeting held in Rabat this Monday. The two ministers discussed during the meeting several topics related to bilateral […]