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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, on Monday, December 8, reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Libya’s sovereignty, stability, and territorial integrity during a meeting with eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar in Cairo. Haftar attended alongside his deputy Saddam Khalifa and chief of staff Khaled Khalifa, with Egyptian Intelligence Chief, Hassan Rashad also present. A statement […]
Morocco is celebrating Public Service Ombudsman Day on Dec. 9, after King Mohammed VI gave approval for the celebration. The date carries symbolic and human-rights significance as it marks the establishment of the Diwan Al Madhalim in 2001, and holds a special place in the institution’s memory, a press release from the Kingdom’s Ombudsman said. […]
Resolution 2797 adopted by UN Security Council end of October 2025 on Sahara has been a crowning achievement for Morocco’s diplomatic efforts, says “Geopolitical Desk” media platform, specialized in international relations. The 15-member Security Council endorsed the Sahara resolution with 11 votes in favor to none against, with 3 abstentions (China, Pakistan and Russian Federation). […]
Airbus announced Monday it has finalized the acquisition of several manufacturing sites from its American supplier Spirit AeroSystems, including the company’s Casablanca facility. The finalization marks a significant expansion of the European plane maker’s control over its commercial aircraft production chain. The transaction brings more than 4,000 employees under Airbus’ wing, according to Florent Massou, […]
Princess Lalla Asmaa, President of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation, inaugurated, on Monday in Meknes, the “Princess Lalla Asmaa” Center, a regional hub of excellence for a comprehensive and entirely free of charge care for hearing- impaired children from neighbouring cities and communes. This Center, the third major structuring establishment of the inclusive model deployed by […]
British Sound Energy Company has announced the start of the initial gas commissioning activities at Tendrara Production Concession, affirming that first gas has entered the gas gathering system (“GGS”) in preparation for long term gas production into the micro-LNG plant. Sound Energy retains a 20% equity interest in the Tendrara Production Concession operated by Mana […]
The Royal Moroccan Navy has participated lately in a naval surface fire support (NSFS) exercise with U.S. ballistic missile defense ship USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) while operating in the Atlantic Ocean. This joint exercise, “Handshake’’, involves warships providing artillery or missile fire for troops ashore, practicing coordination with ground forces to simulate clearing enemy […]
Morocco is on the verge of securing UNESCO status for its iconic caftan, a garment that embodies centuries of craftsmanship and cultural identity. The inscription on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage is expected to be announced in the coming days, marking a historic milestone for the kingdom. The caftan, celebrated for its intricate […]
Agadir, Morocco’s second-largest tourist destination, is undergoing a major green transformation as part of preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, with more than 30,000 trees planted across nearly 200 hectares surrounding the Grand Stadium. The trees are part of a sweeping landscaping project aimed at creating […]
Morocco’s external debt eased slightly in 2024 to $67.99 billion, down from a peak of $69.63 billion in 2023, according to the World Bank, which notes the debt was sustainable. In its International Debt Report 2025, the World Bank notes that the decline marks the end of a three-year upward trend and reflects the kingdom’s […]