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The Moroccan government has made it clear that it will not import toxic waste or waste that does not comply with its national standards. This comes after a controversy sparked by new regulations related to the conditions and modalities of import, export and transit of waste. Morocco has been importing for several years non-toxic […]
Several senior military officers were sacked Wednesady, as the shakeup of the Algerian army continues. According to a statement by the Defense Ministry, General-major Abdelkader Lachkhem who heads the department of transmissions, information systems and the digital war of the army is among those sacked. A decree issued Wednesday said General-major Farid Bedjghit will take […]
The Malian opposition welcomed the Tuesday military coup, saying it had “completed” its struggle to obtain the departure of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta (IBK) and was ready to work out a political transition with the junta. The M5-RFP opposition coalition “takes note of the commitment of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People […]
Demonstrations on public roads are suspended until September 15. The announcement was made in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday August 19, two months before the presidential election. The ban is the consequence of the deadly violence that marred ome demonstrations last week. It was made under the state of emergency in force in Côte […]
Tunisia’s Institut Pasteur has launched researches to come up with an anti-COVID-19 vaccine, Webdo Tunis reports. Hechmi Louzir, Head of the Tunis-based non-profit health organization indicated Tuesday that a team of the institute has begun working on a vaccine using the DNA technology. Louzir added that a committee from the ministry of health has been […]
Morocco has expressed concern at the latest political and social tensions in Mali urging a peaceful transition. “Morocco calls on all parties and political actors in Mali to take into consideration the best interest of the country, stability, peace and the aspirations of the Malian people,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. Morocco urges […]
Marrakech has been at the center of the debate on Moroccan social media platforms after scenes of overcrowding in its hospitals triggered a backlash against the health authorities in the country. The Moroccan armed forces were asked to help. The army will expand a field hospital in Benguerir near Marrakech to be able to host […]
Former Moroccan minister of Justice Mohamed Aujjar has been appointed by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet as chair of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya. The High Commissioner announced Wednesday the appointment of the members of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya. The members are: Mohamed Aujjar, chair, (Morocco); Tracy […]
Morocco’s competitiveness in agricultural exports have irked the Eurasian Economic Union whose members are pressuring Russia to halt importing tomatoes from the North African country. The Eurasian union of tomato exporters complains of what it deems as unfair competition from Moroccan counterparts whose produce is better and cheaper despite the distance. Fruit and vegetable associations […]
Morocco said it is concerned by the unfolding events in Mali on August 18, after Mali’s President and Prime Minister were seized by mutinous soldiers. “Attached to stability in Mali, Morocco calls on the different parties to engage in a responsible dialogue and to respect the constitutional order to preserve democratic achievements and avoid a […]