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Morocco and India have signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation this Monday during a meeting between, Morocco’s minister in charge of the administration of national defense, Abdellatif Loudiyi, and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh who is paying a high-level visit to Morocco. The MoU covers cooperation in the fields of training, exercises and […]
King Mohammed VI has extended his congratulations and best wishes to Mali’s Transitional President Gen. Assimi Goita and Malian people on the occasion on the Independence Day celebrated on September 22. The King has also reaffirmed Morocco’s constant readiness to work with Mali to strengthen further cooperation ties for a stable, united, and prosperous Africa. […]
Libyan and Turkish officials convened in Ankara to address the settlement of longstanding contracts signed before 2011, alongside evaluating those signed in 2024 and 2025. The joint working group also focused on creating a practical roadmap to revive stalled development projects, aiming to enhance the stability of ongoing and future bilateral efforts. The meeting emphasized […]
While global powers scramble for Africa’s critical minerals, Singapore is quietly charting a different path — targeting the continent’s carbon credits to meet its climate goals and become Asia’s carbon trading hub. The city-state, constrained by its small size and lack of natural resources, has limited scope to develop large-scale carbon offset projects domestically. Instead, […]
As Morocco continues to diversify its global partnerships, foreign Minister Nasser Bourita’s recent visit to China last week marks a significant step in Rabat’s quest to consolidate international support for its autonomy plan in the Sahara. The visit, highlighted by the signing of a memorandum of understanding and the establishment of a permanent strategic dialogue […]
Morocco prepares for an imminent inauguration of an armored vehicle assembly plant in Berrechid, developed jointly by Indian giant Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) and Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR). The facility, operated under the name Tata Advanced Systems Morocco (TASM), is expected to be inaugurated this September 22 or 23, coinciding with the visit […]
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Moroccan carrier and global partner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), announced new entry requirements for travelers visiting Morocco during the tournament period. RAM confirmed that travelers from some countries will now be required to obtain an electronic travel authorization for Morocco (AEVM) prior to departure, RAM said in […]
The Sahara city of Laâyoune is preparing to implement a comprehensive Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan spanning fifteen years, addressing growing transportation demands while supporting the city’s socio-economic development goals. State authorities and local collectivities have jointly committed to developing this strategic framework, designed to manage increasingly diverse mobility needs across the regional capital, reported La […]
Heavy clashes broke out on Sunday in Janzour, west of Tripoli, between rival armed groups affiliated with Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah’s Government of National Unity (GNU). Fighting erupted after Mahmoud Boujaafar’s Joint Force stormed the Sixth Brigade headquarters led by Munir Al-Sweih, sparking a counterattack with medium and heavy weapons. The violence forced the […]
In Morocco’s rural heartland, Crédit Agricole du Maroc demonstrates how banking can transcend financial transactions to become a catalyst for community transformation. Two farmers’ stories, relayed by le360 news outlet, illustrate the institution’s profound impact on agricultural development and rural empowerment across the kingdom. Rahma Khalfaoui, a widow from Douar Aourach near Khénifra, has rebuilt […]