King Mohammed VI & king Abdallah of Jordan

Launch of first Morocco-made nano-satellites for earth observation & radio communication

Two Moroccan nano-satellites, “UM5-EOSAT” and “UM5SAT-RIBAT”, have been launched lately by SpaceX on Falcon 9 rocket from U.S. Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The launch of these two first satellites, weighing each 4kg, is the culmination of a long scientific cooperation set between Mohammed V University in Rabat, the National Centre for Scientific & […]

Gabon detains several officials in wake of ferry disaster

Gabon authorities have detained several state officials in connection with the ferry disaster in which at least 21 people have died. A ferry known as Esther Miracle carrying 161 people from Libreville to Port-Gentil sank when it capsized in calm waters on March 9 close to the coastal village of Nyonie. Authorities launched rescued operations. […]

Senegal Renews Backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as only Solution to Sahara Conflict

Senegalese foreign minister Amadou Ba has renewed his country’s backing to Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara, affirming that this plan, recognized by the international community as serious and credible, is the only solution to this regional conflict.   Speaking at a press briefing Monday in Rabat after meeting his Moroccan peer Nacer Bourita, […]