CT / Sahel crisis : Extremists exploit Sahel unrest
"Political differences were already paralysing the Maghreb," says writer and terrorism analyst Isselmou Ould Mustapha. "The revolutions did the rest." Between the shaky security in Libya, the Mali fighter diaspora, the rise of salafism, political discord in Tunisia...
Morocco presses for Maghreb integration
Supporters of the Maghreb Union project say Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Mauritania would reap economic and security dividends. Morocco just voiced its commitment to re-launching the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA). "The Maghreb project is still a prerequisite for...
Maghreb news 2013-08-16
Magharebia Security | 2013-08-16 Morocco presses for Maghreb integration Supporters of the Maghreb Union project say Morocco, Algeria, Libya, Tunisia and Mauritania would reap economic and security dividends. Terrorism | 2013-08-16 Al-Qaeda loyalists frighten Derna...
Q&A: Longreach Oil and Gas chief looks forward to Morocco drilling
Longreach Oil and Gas (CVE:LOI) this week confirmed the drill plans for its asset in Morocco, starting with the Koba 1 well in mid-October. That is on the 50% owned Sidi Moktar onshore exploration licence, which has already been de-risked by recent seismic reports....
Scania growing in Morocco
In the past two years, vehicle manufacturer Scania Maroc sold about 500 trucks annually, up from about 180 per year in the previous decade. The truck manufacturer has now a market share of 22.5% in Morocco. The country's truck operators are typically small entities,...
Navy secretary mends fences in Morocco after U.S. troops sent home
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus began his tour of African countries Monday with a visit to Morocco, where just four months ago, officials abruptly canceled an annual training exercise and sent 1,400 U.S. troops packing. Mabus spent the day visiting with military and...
S and P downgrades Tunisia two notches
Rating agency Standard and Poor's downgraded debt issued by Tunisia by two notches on Friday because of rising opposition to the government. The credit rating agency downgraded its notation for Tunisian long-term debt from "BB-" to "B", indicating low confidence that...
Vaste soulèvement dans les camps de
Alors que le juge espagnol, Pablo Rafael Ruiz Gutierrez de l’Audience nationale, auditionnait les premiers témoins dans le cadre des accusations portées contre des dirigeants du Polisario, les habitants des camps manifestaient contre la précarité dans laquelle ils...
Probi to Launch Gut Health Product in Morocco with Botanic Pharma
Probi (STO:PROB) has signed a distribution agreement with Botanic Pharma, based in Casablanca, Morocco for the distribution of Probi´s gut health product, Probi Digestis®. The Product will be launched in Morocco in Q1 2014 under the brandname I.B.S. Probi Digestis®....
Maghreb news 2013-08-15
Magharebia Terrorism | 2013-08-15 Al-Qaeda changes tactics Prison breaks in Libya, Niger and Iraq suggest a change in strategies for al-Qaeda and other armed groups. Religion | 2013-08-15 Nouakchott imam preaches against extremism Mauritania's top religious leader...