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The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP), a United Nations-backed initiative aimed at reducing methane emissions in the energy sector. In a statement, the NOC said on February 10 its Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, formalized the agreement, making the Corporation a member of the group operating under the supervision […]
The Sudanese Army on Tuesday reported the successful destruction of drones and air defence systems operated by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as fighting intensifies and allegations of foreign involvement surface. Brigadier General Assim Awad, Army spokesperson, said units had precisely targeted RSF warehouses and operational sites for drones, dismantling the group’s non-conventional aerial […]
Algerian security used excess force to repress a march by thousands of residents in Relizane, a northwestern Algerian city 285 km from the capital, who waled through mud-filled streets on Saturday to protest what they described as the «dark face of the new Algeria» after weeks of devastating floods left the region isolated and without […]
Moroccan forces took part in the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition, a high-intensity, multinational military exercise held from 5 to 9 February 2026. The Team Spirit Competition is a 60-hour long patrolling exercise, designed to enhance professional military skills through the exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences and best practices among participating […]
The TAQA Morocco-Moeve Consortium has signed with the Moroccan Government preliminary land reservation agreement part of the country’s “Green Hydrogen Offer” to develop a large-scale project for the production of green ammonia and industrial fuel in the southern regions of the Kingdom. TAQA Morocco will be responsible for the production of the renewable energy for […]
The United States has convened discreet talks in Madrid bringing together Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania, and the Polisario Front to advance the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which urges the parties to negotiate on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy initiative. No press statements were issued, and participants maintained strict confidentiality about the substance […]
The Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchanges (MACECE) and the Moroccan Embassy in Washington celebrated, Monday evening at a reception in honor of the Fulbright community, the richness and diversity of academic and cultural exchanges, and their contribution to mutual understanding and strengthening of ties between the Kingdom and the United States. Held at […]
Marsa Maroc has signed a management contract with Liberia’s National Port Authority to operate two jetties at the port of Monrovia, marking the Moroccan operator’s first entry into the Liberian market and a major step in its African expansion. Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai publicly acknowledged the partnership with Morocco in a January 26 address […]
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has set a headline-grabbing target of an Algerian gross domestic product set to surpass $400 billion by end-2027. State news agency APS quoted him saying the milestone would be reached “at the very latest,” a pledge he and allied outlets have reiterated since 2024. On paper, that would mean well over 50% […]
Mauritania has taken a further step towards aligning public debt sustainability with climate action and sustainable development financing, following a Technical committee meeting held on Monday in Nouakchott by the Ministry of Finance. The meeting forms part of ongoing cooperation between the Mauritanian Government and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia […]