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FM Bourita calls for renewal of Morocco-France ties amid regional, international developments

Morocco and France whose relations are “unique, unparalleled, and deeply rooted in history,” are called upon to renew these relations and to adapt them to various developments at the bilateral, regional, and international levels, said Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on Monday. Bourita, who was speaking at a joint press conference following a one-and-a-half-hour one-on-one meeting […]

French MPs urge Macron to make a stand on Sahara issue

A group of 94 members of the French parliament sent a letter to President Macron urging him to make a stand in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory as part of effort to restore an African-French foreign policy in demise. The letter, published on Le Figaro inter alia, noted the erosion of French […]

Germany boosts aid for African deals to woo allies, counter China’s charm offensive

Germany is set to increase its state guarantees for business investments in African countries, a move widely interpreted as being aimed at diversifying trade relations and to make it more independent from China. In September, China removed tariffs on 98% of agricultural and mineral imports from nine of Africa’s poorest countries. The decision follows Chinese […]