First Independent Mena Newspaper
President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo is on an official visit to Moscow for talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, this Wednesday, November 19. The agenda of this diplomatic meeting is primarily focused on regional security issues, particularly the intensification of terrorist threats in the Sahel region, where the presence of the Africa Corps grants […]
The Gambia and Malawi have reiterated this Wednesday support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and hailed the recent UN Security Council Resolution 2797 that enshrined the autonomy plan under the Kingdom’s sovereignty. The support was voiced by the Gambian and Malawian Foreign Ministers Sering Modou Njie and George Tapatula Chaponda at separate meetings they […]
Algeria’s latest diplomatic maneuver is drawing scrutiny after Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf proposed that his country would back any mediation between Morocco and the Polisario Front over the Sahara dispute. The offer, made during a press conference in Algiers, comes despite UN Security Council Resolution 2797 explicitly naming Algeria as a party to the conflict. […]
Moroccan construction leader SGTM has received approval from the AMMC to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, aiming to raise 5.04 billion dirhams ($545 million). This makes SGTM’s listing the second-largest IPO in the history of the Moroccan bourse, underscoring the growing depth of the local capital market. The subscription […]
Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco’s national football team and Paris Saint-Germain full-back, continues to shine on the global stage despite his injury, after he was named among the 30 contenders for Globe Soccer’s prestigious Best Player of the Year 2025 award. Hakimi joins an elite lineup featuring international stars such as Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, […]
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Moroccan National Tourist Office unveiled their ambitious “Land of Football” campaign on November 18 in Rabat, celebrating the kingdom’s football passion one month before hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The initiative brings together sports, tourism, and national institutions to showcase Morocco’s readiness for welcoming the world. FIFA […]
Airbus said it has signed a contract with Morocco for ten H22M helicopters which will be equipped for combat search & rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. “We are honored that Morocco has chosen to replace its legacy Puma fleet with the H225M,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus […]
Morocco U17 national football team defeated on Tuesday Mali 3-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup 2025 taking place in Qatar. The Moroccan goals were scored by Ziad Baha (29th minute) and Ismail El Aoud who struck twice (in 56th minute and 66th minute) to give Morocco the lead, while the Malian […]
Morocco continues establishing itself as Africa’s foremost electric vehicle market, driven by affordable Chinese imports and rapidly expanding domestic production capabilities. A recent BMI-Fitch Solutions analysis projects exceptional growth for the kingdom’s electric mobility sector through 2026. Electric vehicle sales are expected to surge 80.4% in 2025, reaching 5,311 units and capturing 2.6% market share […]
Morocco’s Competition Council quarterly analysis of nine fuel distribution companies reveals price, margin, and tax revenue declines during the second quarter of 2025, highlighting persistent gaps between international cost reductions and domestic pricing adjustments. The comprehensive monitoring system, established through transactional agreements between the Competition Council and distribution companies, provides essential economic transparency in a […]