According to the Global Index of Economic Openness, compiled by the Legatum Institute, Morocco is one of the countries that are open to commerce in the MENA region. The Kingdom ranks first in North Africa.
Animal rescue association Comme Chiens et Chats lodged a complaint against a man who burnt 40 stray cats in Safi. Authorities in the city accepted the complaint in an unprecedented move.
The Polisario warned in a statement against using Horst Kohler’s resignation as an excuse to delay UN-led roundtable on Western Sahara. Commending the efforts of the German diplomat, the Front urged the UN to appoint a new personal envoy as soon as possible.