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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 […]

Morocco Prepares Major Economic Initiatives for 2026 Growth Push

Morocco enters 2026 at a decisive juncture for sustainable growth, with multiple strategic projects and key deadlines expected throughout the year as the kingdom consolidates previous achievements. The economic outlook appears encouraging despite international uncertainties that marked 2025. Morocco’s economy demonstrated resilience in 2025 against challenging international conditions, including European economic slowdown and persistent geopolitical […]

Sahara: Rabat & Washington Committed to Finding Lasting Solution

After the UN Security Council adopted on April 30 resolution 2468 on the Sahara with an overwhelming majority, a resolution in which the US played a crucial role consolidating Morocco’s stand, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held lately intensive meetings with US officials in Washington-DC. According to reliable sources cited by Hespress website, Mr. Bourita held […]