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Algeria attempts to divert attention from its internal dysfunctions and multiple failures by accusing Morocco and Israel of being behind a number of its problems, including the forest fires in Kabylie. The remarks were made by journalist Anthony Bellanger during the program “Geopolitics” aired by France Inter. The journalist explained that the Algerian […]
The UAE will host next year in March, during Expo 2020, an international Summit to find appropriate solutions to some of the ongoing issues around the world. The conference to take place March 30 will also focus on the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other issues related to racism, gender equality, women empowerment, […]
Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces in partnership with US Africa Command (AFRICOM) held on August 19 a symposium focusing on interoperability in information sharing. The event brought together dozens of African states and organizations to learn about best practices in the fields of cyber and information systems, Moroccan media reported. Africa Endeavor is AFRICOM’s annual Senior […]
Chinese tech giant Huawei will build an innovation and research center in Tunisia, head of the company’s North Africa region, Terry He, announced during a meeting with President Kais Saied. During the meeting, he indicated that Tunisia boasts all the necessary criteria to become a tech hub in Africa. Huawei, he noted, is committed to […]
The Moroccan government has outlined its plan for the development of natural gas over the next three decades to support its strategy seeking to diversify energy mix, bolster the use of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse emissions. To unleash the Kingdom’s green energy capacities, a legal framework will be set up for natural gas imports, […]
The Algerian regime is mocking itself with its anti-Moroccan rhetoric. This time, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune accused Morocco, Israel of supporting the Kabyle independence movement MAK which it accused for the wildfires together with Rachad islamists. After days of blazes, the Algerian regime showed an inability to extinguish fires and protect lives. More than 90 people […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has rubber-stamped the loan of $25 million for Egypt-based United Metals Company (UMC). The funding is aimed at backing the company’s working capital needs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan will enhance the Company’s financial resilience to withstand the potential negative implications of the COVID-19 pandemic through […]
Morocco ranked second in the Arab world in terms of credit portfolio granted by microcredit associations by the end of 2020, according to the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). The outstanding total of these credits amounted to $760 million at the end of the past year, the AMF said in its annual report on financial stability […]
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Karima El Korri of Morocco as the UN Resident Coordinator in Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and Singapore, with the host Government’s approval, announced Wednesday his spokesman in New York. “Ms. El Korri brings to the position more than 20 years of international development experience, acquired at the United Nations […]
A law governing the setting up of a military industry in Morocco has entered into force after it was published in the official gazette as the Kingdom plans to cut imports by locally manufacturing defense equipment. The law lays down requirements for licenses for the setting up of plants to manufacture weapons, ammunition, and military […]