OCP – Nigeria March 2021

Rabat Welcomes U.S.-Iran Deal to End War & Calls for Full Respect of Agreement

The Government of Morocco has called for the prompt implementation and full respect of the U.S.-Iran agreement reached to end the war in the Middle East. A statement issued Monday by the Moroccan ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed the importance of the deal in consolidating the ceasefire and ensuring the sustainable freedom of navigation through […]

Russia Deepens Foothold in Libya, Pro-Putin Firm Signs Oil exploration & production deal

Russia’s oil firm Rosneft has signed cooperation framework agreement with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) opening the door wide to Russian investments as Moscow deepens its foray into the chaotic North African country. The agreement signed between Rosneft’s Igor Sechin and NOC’s Mustafa Sanalla in London on Monday allows the Russian company to explore Libya’s […]

French MP calls on Paris to open consulate in Dakhla

Opening a French Consulate and cultural center in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla is what French MP M’Jid El Guerrab is pushing for, following the American recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Sahara and US decision to install a consulate in the Sahara city.   In his capacity as an elected MP […]