Algeria–Belgium deal highlights Algiers diplomatic isolation, desperation for visas

An agreement reached between Algeria and Belgium on migration returns and visa exemptions came to underscore Algeria’s growing regional and European isolation and its increasing reliance on transactional diplomacy amid strained ties with key partners such as France. The deal was concluded during a visit by Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to Brussels end of […]

African Union Welcomes Al-Quds Appeal Launched from Rabat

The African Union has welcomed the Jerusalem/Al-Quds appeal launched from Rabat by King Mohammed VI and Pope Francis during the Pope’s historic visit to Morocco in March. King Mohammed VI has received in this connection a letter from the President of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat, who expressed his conviction that the call, […]

Morocco’s Industrial Equipment Imports Surge 132% in Decade-Long Expansion

Morocco’s industrial equipment imports have experienced remarkable growth over the past ten years, reflecting the country’s accelerating transformation into a high-tech manufacturing hub. Imports of finished industrial equipment products jumped from 77.03 billion dirhams in 2014 to 178.88 billion dirhams in 2024, representing a 132% increase. The upward trajectory continued through 2024, with industrial equipment […]