Oil exploration: UK Genel Company signs association deal with Morocco

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 in Lagzira block in Morocco. The deal sets out an eight-year exploration term consisting of three phases. The Lagzira block (formerly Sidi Moussa) is a large offshore license that hosts […]

COVID-19: 122 violators of health emergency measures arrested in Salé – Police

Security services arrested Monday evening in the city of Salé 113 adults and nine minors who had refused to comply with the health emergency measures recommended by public authorities to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19).   They were arrested on the public road without having the required exceptional movement permits, National Police […]

Sahara: Madrid hails UNSC Resolution endorsing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty

The Spanish government has hailed UN Security Council resolution 2797 endorsing Moroccan Autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty. In a statement adopted following the 13th High-Level Moroccan-Spanish Meeting, held in Madrid, Spain reaffirmed its position expressed in the Joint Declaration of April 7, 2022, and welcomed the latest UN development on […]