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Moroccan Military Thwarts Unauthorized Prospecting in Border Zone

In a recent incident, the Moroccan military employed drone technology to target and strike two vehicles and a large truck belonging to prospectors from the Tindouf camps in the buffer zone near the Mauritanian border. The attack, which occurred in the "Mak" area, did not result in any casualties. Sources......

Aziz Akhannouch Represents Morocco at Mauritanian President’s Inauguration

In a significant diplomatic gesture, Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch arrived today in Nouakchott to represent King Mohammed VI at the inauguration of Mauritania’s re-elected President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. El Ghazouani begins his second term after securing a decisive victory......

Maroc Telecom Expands Customer Base Amid Market Challenges and Legal Hurdles

Maroc Telecom, Morocco's foremost telecommunications provider, has reported a significant 5.1% increase in its customer base for the first half of 2024, reaching a total of 78.4 million subscribers. This growth comes despite facing stiff competition and legal challenges in its domestic market. The......

Mauritania's Incumbent President Ghazouani Secures Resounding First-Round Victory

In a decisive electoral outcome, incumbent President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has secured a resounding victory in Mauritania's presidential election, clinching a second term in office with 56.12% of the votes cast, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced on Monday. Ghazouani's......

Rabat Named Permanent Secretariat for Africa’s Torture Prevention Network

In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......

Climate Shift Drives Sardine Migration Along Northwest African Coastline

The relentless advance of climate change is etching a lasting imprint on the marine habitats of Northwest Africa, as per a pioneering study. In a vivid demonstration of the extensive ramifications of global warming, sardines and other small pelagic fish species are embarking on a northward journey along......

The Bittersweet Reality: A New Wave of Price Hikes Hits Fruits and Vegetables

In a turn of events that is leaving consumers' wallets lighter, a fresh surge in prices is sweeping across Morocco's fruit and vegetable markets. This latest bout of inflation is a multifaceted phenomenon, driven by a perfect storm of climatic vagaries, the lifting of import duties by Mauritania,......

Morocco's Greenhouse Tomato Exports Surge, Surpassing Expectations in 2024

Morocco's greenhouse tomato export industry has exhibited remarkable resilience, rebounding from initial setbacks and surpassing projections in the first quarter of 2024. Despite enduring a severe drought and record-breaking summer temperatures that impacted the vital Souss-Massa agricultural hub,......

Mauritania Reverses Tariff Hike on Moroccan Vegetables, Alleviating Trade Tensions

Mauritania has reversed its previous stance on raising customs duties for vegetables imported from Morocco, much to the relief of traders and consumers on both sides of the border. This decision, which came into effect on May 1st, coincides with the expiration of the decree that had originally implemented......