Tag: Morocco

French President downplays crisis with Morocco

March 2, 2023

In his first comment on the frost between Morocco and France, President Macron boiled the issue down into a mere “controversy”, a statement that failed ... Read More

Oil exploration: UK Genel Company signs association deal with Morocco

March 2, 2023

British company Genel Energy announced a petroleum agreement and association contract sealed with the Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) for offshore exploration ... Read More

EU Commissioner Oliver Varhelyi visits Morocco amid tensions with European Parliament

March 2, 2023

European Union commissioner for Neighborhood & Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi started Monday a two-day visit to Morocco amid tensions with the European Parliament following the orchestrated ... Read More

Morocco explains its vote for a UN resolution asking Russia to leave Ukraine

March 1, 2023

Morocco voted in favor of a UN General Assembly resolution last week breaking away with its previous abstentions. Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita said the ... Read More

Sahara: Austria considers Autonomy Plan as ‘Serious and Credible Contribution’ to UN-led Political Process

February 28, 2023

Austria considers the autonomy plan for the Sahara, presented by Morocco in 2007, as a "serious and credible contribution" to the UN-led political process and ... Read More

Boston Herald: Iranian drones deployed in North Africa pose threat to Morocco

February 28, 2023

The Iranian drones, which are being deployed in North Africa, are posing a direct threat to Morocco, said American daily Boston Herald, noting that Moroccan ... Read More

UNHRC: Morocco exposes in Geneva sufferings of Sahrawis sequestered in Tindouf Camps

February 28, 2023

While Sahrawis sequestered in the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps are enduring inhumane conditions, their brethren living in Morocco’s southern provinces are enjoying all their rights and ... Read More

Morocco reaffirms unwavering support to Palestinian cause

February 28, 2023

Moroccan government has reiterated its strong supportive stand to the Palestinian cause, the two-state solution and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the basis ... Read More

What leaving FATF grey list means for Morocco

February 28, 2023

Morocco has taken measures to improve financial transparency and protect its economy against money laundering and terrorism financing, earning a well-deserved exit of the grey ... Read More

Abundant rainfall augurs well for 2023 crop year

February 28, 2023

The recent rainfall across Morocco has dissipated fears of another dry year auguring well for the crop year and filling dams. Farmers in different regions ... Read More