Moroccan parliament to investigate Sidi Ifni police operation
13/06/2008
The police action to remove unemployed youths blocking the port of Sidi Ifni has captured the attention of Parliament, which established a select committee to sort through allegations of police misconduct.Continue...
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Maghreb countries divided over proposed Mediterranean Union
13/06/2008
Arab leaders from Mediterranean nations convened Tuesday in Tripoli to discuss the French-led initiative to establish a Mediterranean Union. Opinions range from open support to complete rejection.Continue...
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Fes hosts fourteenth World Sacred Music Festival
13/06/2008
Artists and audiences from around the world are gathered in Fez for concerts, workshops and conferences emphasising peace, harmony and inter-faith dialogue at the fourteenth World Sacred Music Festival.Continue...
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Costly private tutors supplement traditional Moroccan education
13/06/2008
An increasing number of Moroccans see expensive private tutors and remedial classes as essential to their children's academic success, but as what was once a luxury becomes commonplace, many families are struggling with the additional financial burden.Continue...
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Algeria plans pay hike for local elected officials
13/06/2008
Local elected officials in Algeria will soon see a salary increase, Interior Minister Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni announced on Thursday (June 12th), El...Continue...
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Algeria improves revenue projections after updating reference price for crude
13/06/2008
The 2008 finance bill adopted by the Algerian cabinet provides for a 43.6% increase in the budgetary revenue, Finance Minister Karim Djoudi said on T...Continue...
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Africa Power Forum opens in Morocco
13/06/2008
The Africa Power Forum, an annual event addressing strategic challenges in the electric power sector, opened its second session in Marrakesh on Thurs...Continue...
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Morocco touts action plan to combat child labour
13/06/2008
Speaking on the occasion of the World Day against Child Labour (June 12th), Moroccan Employment and Vocational Training Minister Jamal Rhmani reitera...Continue...
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Carthage forum highlights Tunisia's promising business climate
13/06/2008
Tunisian Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi opened the 10th edition of the Carthage Investment Forum on Thursday (June 12th) in Gammarth. The two-day...Continue...
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Morocco to invest $677m in modernising fishing
13/06/2008
Morocco will earmark $677m to upgrade and modernise the fishing industry, MAP reported on Thursday (June 12th). Moroccan Agriculture and Fisheries Mi...Continue...
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New aluminium can plant to open in Casablanca
13/06/2008
A factory opening in Casablanca in 2009 is expected to produce 700 million aluminium beverage cans a year, Crown Holdings announced on Thursday (June...Continue...
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Algerian coach Saadane plans lineup change for clash with Gambia
13/06/2008
Algerian coach Rabah Saadane is finalising the squad for the 2010 CAN/World Cup qualifier match against Gambia Saturday (June 14th) in Banjul, Echour...Continue...
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Mauritania to host Ethiopia for CAN/World Cup qualifier
13/06/2008
The first Maghreb team to play their third match in the combined 2010 CAN/World Cup qualifiers is Mauritania, who face Ethiopia on Friday (June 13th)...Continue...
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