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The number of consulates set up in the Moroccan Sahara has increased this Wednesday to 27 by the inauguration of a consulate General of Cape Verde in Dakhla. The consular representation was inaugurated at a ceremony co-chaired by Cape Verdean Foreign Minister, Rui Alberto De Figueiredo Soares, and his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. Cape Verde’s […]
The Algerian authorities have donated lately to Mauritania tons of highly toxic dates, posing serious health risks to consumers as these dates have been banned in the European Union, the United States, Canada and other countries. Instead of disposing properly of their home-grown hazardous products, the ruling Algerian junta chose to send a “poisonous gift” […]
The Republic of Cape Verde opened on Tuesday an embassy in Rabat during a ceremony co-chaired by Foreign minister of this African country Rui Alberto De Figueiredo Soares and his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. In a statement to journalists, Mr. Soares said the embassy opens up new era in relations between the two countries and […]
The unilateral invitation by Tunisian president to polisario chief and Algerian proxy Brahim Ghali continues to spill ink. Maghreb Intelligence reports that Tunisia’s president rolled the red carpet for the Polisairo leader in return for a promise to receive a meagre $200 million loan from Algiers. President Kais Saied- who ironically often brags about defending […]
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its list of Covid-19 risk countries, withdrawing Morocco from “high” risk destinations for travelers (Level 3). For the American Health authorities, the North African Kingdom is no longer a high-risk destination for travel, placing it in “Level 2”, a moderate risk category given to countries […]
Morocco’s commitment to international efforts to combat climate change and its endeavors to reduce greenhouse gas emissions were highlighted in Libreville Monday at a ministerial panel, organized as part of the African Climate Week. This commitment, which stems from the vision of King Mohammed VI, translated over time into concrete actions and programs in various […]
The Royal Moroccan Handball Federation (FRMHB) has announced the withdrawal of Moroccan Clubs from two sports competitions set to take place in Tunisia. “The FRMHB decided to withdraw and confirmed that Moroccan clubs will not participate in the 37th Arab Club Championship of Handball, set to take place September 17-27 in Tunisia,” the federation said […]
The Moroccan southern city of Dakhla will host the Forum of International Investors on September 18-19, to consolidate economic relations, promote the region’s economy and make its potential and investment opportunities known to foreign business community. The forum, themed “The Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, future growth hub for international companies,” aims to promote business networking between […]
Customs officials at the Tanger Med Port have foiled, Monday, a trafficking attempt of over 66,000 Euros, without prior declaration to the relevant financial institutions. “Customs officials at the Tanger Med Port seized 66,350 euros and three bank checks, worth a total of 300,000 Dirhams, in possession of a Moroccan expatriate on a vehicle registered […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria said (26 August) it has made US$ 265 million available for release to international airlines shortly after the Dubai-based Emirates airline announced that it has put a hold on flight operations in and out of Nigeria due to its inability to repatriate funds from the West African country. The money […]