Tunisia
Rights group denounces ongoing crackdown on LGBTQ+ community in Tunisia
At least 14 people identifying as LGBTQ+ have been arrested in the past week in Tunis and on the island
Morocco and Catalonia signed four investment MoUs on Wednesday totaling $50 million that promise to create over 700 new jobs in Tangier, Tetouan, and Kenitra. The sectors range from the automotive industry, waste recovery and packaging to construction materials. The initiative follows recent “Morocco Now” promotional roadshows in Barcelona and Madrid. Spain’s Ambassador to Rabat, Enrique Ojeda Vila, who attended the signing ceremony, emphasized the geographical, historical, and strategic nature of the economic partnership between the two countries.
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