Soft power rivalry in the Maghreb
When a Moroccan chef calls couscous “as Moroccan as the Atlas Mountains,” an Algerian rival is quick to declare it
In a breakthrough for those suffering from epilepsy in Morocco, Pharma 5 has launched the first-ever generic drug made from cannabis to treat epilepsy. Pharma 5 has invested $25 million to develop the first made-in-Morocco cannabidiol (CBD). Given that the generic drug "Epidyolex" costs over $1,000, it is a significant step forward reducing Morocco’s reliance on expensive imported drugs.
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