Morocco is among the countries that reacted the fastest to the Covid-19 crisis, said Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in an interview published by French magazine Le Point. The Kingdom has put in place several instruments of support and social protection, targeting mainly […]
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Kais Saied announces national dialogue to adopt new Republic
Tunisia President Kais Saied Sunday announced a national dialogue in the foreseeable future in a view of establishing a new Republic and bringing some correction to his exceptional measures that he has put in place since July 25. While speaking in an address to the nation for eid al-Fitr celebration, Saied a “High Committee” will […]
Morocco: King congratulates mountain climber Bouchra Baibanou for her latest feat
King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the Moroccan mountain climber, Bouchra Baibanou, who succeeded in hoisting the Moroccan flag high at the top of Annapurna in the Himalayas. The Sovereign expressed his warm congratulations to Bouchra Baibanou for this achievement, whishing her more success in her brilliant mountaineering journey. The King also […]
Malian authorities cancel defense agreements with France
Mali’s ruling junta announced Monday night that it was breaking off defense agreements with France and its European partners, a further sign of deteriorating relations between Bamako and its former allies in the fight against jihadists. Making good on a threat that has been waved for months, the military-dominated authorities who came to power by […]
South Africa: Cannabis now sold in pharmacies
South Africa opened its very first marijuana retail outlet. The initiative aims to better regulate the use of this herb, whose industry, promising in many ways, still operates at the margin despite the decriminalization of its use since 2018. The structure called THC Africa is placed under the authority of pharmacist Kyle Brocklebank, in the […]
World Power-to-X Summit to convene in Marrakech June 22-24
The “World Power-to-X Summit” will be held in Marrakech next June 22 to 24 with focus on innovative strategies in the field of green hydrogen. The Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN) has announced the organization of the “World Power-to-X Summit” from June 22 to 24 in Marrakech, with the aim […]
Tunisia: Leaked tape reportedly reveals President Kais Saied is sick
A leaked audio tape from former Chief of Staff of the Tunisian presidency Nadia Akacha has revealed that President Kais Saied is ill and does not recognize the ailment. “He will end up very badly, because he is ill and does not recognize his illness. He is going to the wall, even on a personal […]
Libya: HoR accuses Algeria of ‘interference’ in its sovereign affairs
The Tobruk-based Libyan House of Representatives has accused Algeria of “interference in Libya’s sovereign affairs” after the Algerian President declared support for Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, that the parliament replaced with Fathi Bashagha as the country’s interim leader. Yusuf al-Agouri, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, published a scathing statement on Saturday targeting what he […]
Spain reiterates commitment to energy cooperation with Morocco
Spain is committed to foster its energy cooperation with Morocco, spokesman for the Spanish government Isabel Rodriguez said, after the start of the reverse flow of gas using the Maghreb-Europe pipeline. Spain had announced few days ago that it will start pumping gas- bought by Morocco in the international LNG market- using the pipeline, much […]
Morocco to raise minimum wage, social benefits for all workers
The Moroccan government, the federation of employers CGEM and main labor unions agreed to raise the minimum wage of workers in the public and private sectors as well as family allowances, in a move that is key to maintaining social peace in the country. The government will raise by nearly 16% the minimum wage in […]