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Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) says the sinking of the Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagas off the Libyan coast has not disrupted oil and gas supplies or fuel distribution in the country. The Cotrporation stressed in a statement that tanker traffic at Libyan Ports continues to operate normally. The NOC explained that the vessel […]
Morocco will hold its next legislative elections on September 23, 2026, the government spokesperson said on feb 5, announcing a royal decree that formally sets the polling date and outlines the timetable for candidate registration and campaigning. During his weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said the decree establishes the date for electing members of the […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a phone call Friday with his Russian peer Sergey Lavrov, during which the two officials highlighted the strength of ties between the two countries. According to a statement from Morocco’s Foreign Ministry, the two officials expressed satisfaction with the “quality of friendship and cooperation” linking the two countries and […]
Algerian El Baraka Association, which has been blacklisted by the United States for its ties with Hamas terror organization, has deployed a humanitarian operation in Tindouf camps, sounding the alarm bell of international counter-terrorism agencies. The poor staging of the Algerian story does not hold up under a basic scrutiny as Algerians cannot afford donate […]
After several weeks of swirling rumours about his departure as Head coach of Morocco national football team, Walid Regragui has finally stepped down from his position and has been replaced by Mohamed Ouahbi. The announcement was made Thursday evening during a press conference held at the HQ of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) in […]
Moroccan scientists have produced the most complete decoding to date of the argan tree’s genome, marking a major advance in understanding the biology of the emblematic species that shapes landscapes across southern Morocco and supports the livelihoods of millions. The National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) said its research team had reconstructed almost the entire […]
Morocco made a prominent showing at the 60th edition of the ITB Berlin international tourism fair, deploying a 1,000-square-meter pavilion alongside leading Mediterranean destinations and using the occasion to deepen commercial partnerships and expand air connectivity with the German market. The Moroccan pavilion, inaugurated by ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda, brought together more than 140 […]
Morocco’s strategic petroleum reserves are sufficient to cover domestic market needs for about 30 days, a senior official source told Hespress, as authorities closely monitor global energy volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development has been tracking international supply chains and price movements and stands […]
The Sudanese Army and allied Joint Forces on March 5, 2026, regained control of the strategic city of Bara in North Kordofan following intense clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF had held the city since October 2025, during which international organisations and rights groups reported widespread abuses that could amount to […]
Republican Congressman Don Bacon has joined the growing list of lawmakers backing a bill that would require the U.S. administration to designate the Algeria-backed Polisario separatist militias as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). His endorsement is seen as a significant development because of his seniority and long background in US national security, le360 reported. Bacon, […]