Authorities in Algeria have announced that the country will not renew a gas-supply agreement with Morocco. It comes days after diplomatic relations become more fragile between the two north-african countries. The gas-supply contract with Morocco expires in October. In a meeting with the Spanish ambassador, Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said …
Read More »Covid-19: Algeria and Morocco soon on France’s red list
They are now classified as “countries where the virus is circulating quite actively with variants of concern”. Algeria and Morocco will be placed on the red list by France. The two countries were until now placed on the orange list, they were then considered as territories “where the circulation of …
Read More »North Africa: Algeria has decided to review its relations with Morocco
After an investigation into the killing of man falsely accused of starting wildfires, Algeria has decided to review its relations with Morocco, accusing its neighbour of hostile acts. “The repeated hostile acts committed by Morocco against Algeria require a review of our relations and the intensification of border controls,” the …
Read More »Northern Morocco also affected by wildfires after Algeria
The forests of northern Morocco are burning for the second day in a row. 200 hectares have already gone up in smoke. Fortunately, no victim is to be deplored for the time being according to the authorities. The changing winds “do not help to control the fire,” said the regional …
Read More »Africa seeks ‘continental capacity’ to produce vaccines
According to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the continent will need a ”continental capacity” to produce covid-19 vaccines. As the continent tries to vaccinate more of its 1.3 billion people, Director of the Africa’s CDC says five African nations appear to have the capacity to produce vaccines. …
Read More »Ali Bongo the Gabonese president again weakened?
Ali Bongo, Gabon’s president is said to be “very weak”. After a stay of more than five months shared between Saudi Arabia where he spent 34 days and the rest of the time in Morocco, the Gabonese president would be once again interned for health problems. Information circulating on the …
Read More »Morocco urged not to extradite wanted Saudi theologian
The family and supporters of Saudi-Australian theologian Usama Hasani have pleaded with the authorities in Morocco not to extradite him to Saudi Arabia where he’s wanted. Dr Hasani, 42, and his wife Hana Hasani, have also appealed to the Australian government to intervene. The theologian was arrested on February 8 …
Read More »Morocco suspends relations with German embassy
Morocco has announced that it has suspended contacts with the German embassy in the country over its stance on Western Sahara. The country’s foreign affairs ministry cited “deep disagreements concerning crucial issues,” without elaborating, reports BBC News. A senior Moroccan diplomat cited Germany’s reaction to the US decision in December …
Read More »CHAN 2020: Morocco rules Africa after beating Mali to make history
Morocco emerged as winners of the 6th edition of the Total African Cup of Nations Championship following a 2-0 win against Mali to retain the title they won in 2018. The Atlas Lions having won the 2020 CHAN title became the first nation to win the title back to back. …
Read More »Moroccan King Mohammed VI launchs coronavirus vaccine campaign
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has launched the country’s nationwide coronavirus vaccine campaign, getting his injection at the at the royal palace in the city of Fez. The palace released pictures showing the monarch, wearing a face mask, being jabbed in the arm on Thursday. 🔴His Majesty King Mohammed VI launched, …
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