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On Sunday February 23, the Sudanese Army successfully regained control of the city of Al-Qutayna in the White Nile state, following fierce fighting with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Major Mohamed Qalaa, a senior field commander, declared the city “completely free” after the RSF’s defeat, according to a video shared by pro-Army channels. The […]
The World Bank has highlighted Morocco’s efforts to transform the agrifood system into a more climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable model that produces safe and healthy food. The Kingdom “is implementing a multi-faceted program to promote sustainable agriculture, boost irrigation in drought-prone areas, and make agriculture an attractive proposition for young people,” the Washington-based institution pointed […]
Morocco has pleaded for a just solution to the Palestinian issue, as it is a sine qua non condition to a lasting peace in the Middle East. given the centrality of this cause for Arab peoples. The plea was made by Deputy Speaker of the upper house of the Moroccan Parliament Ahmed Akhchichine at the […]
French President Emmanuel Macron and head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch opened on Saturday the Paris International Agricultural Fair which laid out the red carpet for Morocco as its first guest of honor. “We are very happy and proud to host Morocco as a guest of honor at the SIA, where it is represented […]
The Forum of the Presidents of the Parliaments of Central America, Caribbean and Mexico (FOPREL) renewed its commitment to supporting all efforts seeking to reach a peaceful and definitive solution to the Sahara issue, in accordance with the UN Security Council resolutions and in respect of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Morocco. The […]
Three far-left members of the European Parliament, known for their support for Polisario separatists, failed to force their way at Laayoune’s airport, when Moroccan authorities declared them persona non grata and asked them to return on board the same airplane that brought them from the Canary Islands. The three pro-separatists Isa Serra (Spain), Jussi Saramo […]
A French national of Algerian origin, subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities, was arrested in Casablanca on Friday by the city’s prefectural criminal investigation department. The individual was wanted for alleged involvement in a criminal network of international drug trafficking and money laundering, a security source said. The suspect, aged […]
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) marks its fifth anniversary amid growing concerns about its implementation pace and effectiveness. Despite ambitious goals to create a unified market of 1.3 billion people and generate $450 billion in additional revenue by 2035, the agreement faces substantial obstacles in translating vision into reality. Infrastructure deficiencies pose a […]
A commission in military-ruled Niger suggested the country needs 5 years before it returns to civilian rule, triggering criticism from the regional bloc ECOWAS. The military seized power in 2023, ousting President Mohamed Bazoum. Following the coup ECOWAS imposed sanctions on the coup leaders and suspended Niger from all ECOWAS decision-making bodies. Niger joined other […]
The recent departure of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) could significantly worsen food security and escalate prices in the region, according to a new analysis published by The Conversation. These three junta-led countries, which together account for 16% of ECOWAS’s population, left the bloc in January […]