Morocco, UK discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade

Visiting British Minister of State for Business and Trade Nigel Huddleston discussed with a number of Moroccan officials ways of enhancing trade between the two countries, particularly through the proposed maritime link between Morocco and the United Kingdom. “Morocco is the UK’s fourth largest trading partner in Africa and this is an opportunity to further […]

France moves to streamline return of looted African art under new restitution bill

In a landmark move, the French government has unveiled a new bill aimed at simplifying the return of cultural artifacts taken during the colonial period. Introduced by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, the legislation would allow items looted between 1815 and 1972 to be returned by government decree, bypassing the need for time-consuming parliamentary votes. The […]

Anti-Terror: Paris commends Rabat’s judicial cooperation

French justice minister Eric Dupond-Moretti has hailed the efficient judicial cooperation between France and Morocco in the fight against terrorism. This excellent cooperation has proven its efficiency “in a platform gathering also Belgium and Spain”, said the French official after the talks he held Monday in Rabat with Head of Morocco’s Public Prosecutor’s Office, Mohamed […]