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Morocco and the Netherlands have agreed to bury the hatchet and open a new chapter in their relationship after disagreements over several issues that sparked tension between the two countries during the past years. A joint action plan was signed remotely Thursday by Director of Political affairs at Moroccan foreign ministry Fouad Yazourh and his […]
Morocco has unveiled a landmark deal to produce Africa’s first Covid-19 vaccines in partnership with China’s Sinopharm and made it clear that the goals are meeting self-sufficiency in key vaccines and exporting to the rest of the continent. The North African country is expected to start production with 5 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine […]
The government of Turkmenistan has reaffirmed its strong support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and to the autonomy plan offered by the Kingdom for a lasting and peaceful resolution of the Sahara conflict. This supportive stand was voiced by Turkmenistan’s Foreign minister Rashid Meredov during the 4th Political Consultations meeting held Thursday remotely between the two […]
Tunisia Thursday imposed a ban on all movements between various governorates of the country until end of the current month as part of efforts to curtail surge in COVID-19 contaminations. The decision does not apply for students taking their exams, some emergency cases and the transportation of food stock and medical supply, Webdo Tunis reports. […]
Morocco’s health ministry warned of the recent surge in coronavirus cases which risk sapping the headway made in containing the pandemic through vaccination and restrictive measures. Morocco had gradually lifted anti-coronavirus measures including international travel restrictions allowing travelers from safe countries to enter the country while unvaccinated people were asked to quarantine. The country has […]
Morocco and Israel are discussing ways of fostering bilateral cooperation in various sectors including tourism, industry, trade, technology, green energy, culture… On Wednesday, Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita received in Rabat Israeli foreign ministry director general Alon Ushpiz, who is on a working visit to the North African Kingdom ahead of the operation of […]
Morocco’s Ymmy Finance Holding and Niger’s authorities signed deals worth $3.3 bln to facelift Niamey by building new industrial, recreational and energy facilities. Six projects have been retained in the agreements over 8 years as part of a public-private partnership after two years of talks between officials of the Holding and Niamey authorities. The projects […]
A Moroccan hacker, nicknamed “Dr Hex”, has been nabbed lately in the North African Kingdom after two years of a joint investigation by Interpol and Moroccan law enforcement authorities. Dr Hex targeted thousands of victims over several years through global phishing, fraud and carding activities involving credit card fraud. He is accused of defacing numerous […]
The Tunisian Defense ministry has brushed aside social media news that a medical military team has discovered a remedy or vaccine against Covid-19 pandemic, Business News reports. The ministry in a statement issued Wednesday denied reports on social media that one of its teams has established a treatment or a vaccine for the pandemic. The […]
Moroccan international and Madrid-born Achraf Hakimi has inked a five-year contract with France giants and Qatar-owned Paris Saint Germain (PSG). The Inter Milan player joins the League 1 powerhouse for €71 million, bonus included. The 22-year player is touted as one of the world’s best fullbacks after playing 45 matches and scoring 7 goals for […]