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Morocco has accused Algeria and the Polisario of obstructing the UN-led political process for the resolution of the Sahara conflict, saying that in less than three months they snubbed two candidates proposed by the UN Chief as a new UN envoy for the Sahara in replacement of Horst Köhler who stepped down in May 2019. […]
The Polisario should abide by the UN brokered ceasefire agreement and the free flow of transborder traffic should be maintained unhindered, the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borell said. After Morocco intervened militarily in November to secure a border passage with Mauritania that has been blocked by Polisario fighters for three weeks, the Algeria-sponsored militia declared […]
The Dachser group, which provides transport, warehousing and other services, has opened earlier this April a new warehouse in Morocco’s Tanger-Med port complex, the leading container port in the Mediterranean region and Africa. The global logistics leader has decided to expand its network in Morocco due to a growing demand among its customers. The […]
The Moroccan government is mulling measures to help the businesses that are most affected by the night curfew, notably during the holy month of Ramadan where many workers gain revenue only after sunset, Industry and Trade Minister said. Cafes, restaurants, traditional tailors and taxi drivers and other jobs in the informal sector have all seen […]
The British gas company Sound Energy, which plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) micro-plant in Morocco, has announced that it has chosen Afriquia Gaz as its logistics and commercial partner. The announcement was made in an interview with the English news website London South East by Graham Lyon, Executive Chairman at Moroccan […]
Morocco unveiled a plan to set up an institute to train youth on pharmaceutical industry jobs as part of a deal between the industry ministry and the private sector. The institute falls within the framework of a government plan to foster Morocco’s competitive advantage in exporting industries and follows similar steps taken in the aerospace, […]
Tunisia has suspended work at its consulate in the Libyan capital of Tripoli for one week in a bid to curb covid-19 contaminations after several employees tested positive. The mission said its premises will be closed from this Monday April 19 for one week in a move to prevent further contaminations. It is the […]
John Bolton, former President Trump’s Security Advisor and pro-Algerian lobbyist, has made a volt face on his stands in support of the Polisario saying that the Administration of President Biden will not reverse Washington recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. Speaking at a virtual conference organized lately by the New York City Bar Association, […]
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has congratulated Morocco for the progress made in COVID-19 vaccination, as well as for its anticipatory strategy aimed at mitigating the effects of the health crisis and ensuring economic recovery. At a virtual meeting held on Friday with Minister of Economy & Finance […]
Algeria’s state coffers have dried up! The country’s president now delivers public addresses to try in vain to reassure the people about the supply of cooking oil, flour and milk as queues get longer every day in front of stores. Ramadan this year is tough for Algerians who are hit by the double impact of […]