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The European Union has taken a clearer and more assertive stance on the Sahara issue, endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan as a credible basis for resolving the long-standing dispute. The shift was formalized at the fifteenth EU–Morocco Association Council held in Brussels, where the 27 EU member states endorsed a joint communiqué with Rabat. According to […]
Since taking the helm of the French-Algerian association in December 2025, Ségolène Royal has multiplied public gestures meant to relaunch dialogue between Paris and Algiers. But her recent visit to the Algerian capital, marked by warm praise for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and pointed critiques of France, has triggered a wave of controversy, with several observers […]
The Sudanese army is close to ending the prolonged siege of Kadugli, the capital of South Kordofan State, after regaining strategic positions on Sunday, according to military sources. The city has been under blockade by a coalition of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North (SPLM-N) led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu since […]
The 250th anniversary of the historic friendship and alliance between Morocco and the United States was celebrated on Friday at the prestigious Trump Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., during a magnificent evening featuring high-profile guests, inspiring cultural performances, and refined cuisine. This vibrant event, organized at the initiative of the Moroccan Embassy in Washington, brought […]
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Omar Hilale, was elected by acclamation to the presidency of the United Nations peace-building Commission (PBC) for the year 2026. The United Nations’ choice of Morocco to assume this presidency is a renewed recognition of the visionary leadership and bold initiatives of King Mohammed VI […]
Morocco positions itself among the world’s first countries alongside France and the United States to adopt Alstom’s latest high-speed train generation. The French mobility leader announced that following comprehensive testing programs, submitting the TGV M market authorization request to the European Railways Agency marks the beginning of the final homologation phase and represents a milestone […]
The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for 2026 aimed at consolidating an efficient, accessible capital market resolutely oriented toward the future. The authority intensifies its action around supporting market development, preserving resilience, and strengthening contributions to national economy financing. AMMC’s 2026 priorities center on a vision of efficient and accessible […]
Once again, Moroccan expertise stands out on the international stage in the fight against cross-border terrorism. On Friday, January 30, 2026, Austrian authorities arrested a national suspected of links to the ISIS group and of planning imminent attacks in Austria. This major operation was made possible thanks to the direct and decisive security support of […]
Following the extreme weather conditions affecting Morocco, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have been instructed by King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the FAR, to intervene immediately, through the mobilization of a set of human and logistical resources. In this context, and in coordination with the Ministry of the Interior […]
Morocco’s investment and export agency AMDIE said it had reached more than 90% of its annual targets by mid2025, driven by a sharper focus on strategic sectors and more direct engagement with global investors. Presenting its firsthalf results during its 11th board meeting chaired by the minister in charge of investment, the agency said it […]