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The United States reaffirmed, on Wednesday, its “recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.” “The United States recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara,” said the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, during a press briefing following a meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. “We are trying in the framework […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on April 29 denounced recent deadly attacks in Mali and warned of the growing alliance between separatist movements and terrorist groups, a nexus he said that poses a serious threat to stability across the Sahel. Speaking after bilateral talks in Rabat with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, Bourita […]
Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, on Wednesday, April 29, affirmed his refusal to negotiate with the Rapid Support Forces, pledging to sustain military operations until the country is fully secured. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has severely worsened humanitarian and security conditions across Sudan, with diplomatic efforts to reach a political settlement remaining […]
U.S. Republican Senator Roger Marshall has introduced a bill seeking to eliminate tariffs and countervailing duties (CVDs) on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco, delivering direct relief to American farmers crushed by rising input costs. If adopted, the “Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act” will lower the cost of fertilizer for American farmers by over […]
The World Bank has identified four priority sectors that could help Morocco unlock private investment, boost exports and decarbonize its economy, offering a concrete roadmap to address the country’s persistent investment gap. In its analysis, the World Bank highlights decentralized solar energy, low‑carbon textiles, value‑added argan products and marine aquaculture as key drivers capable of […]
Morocco will continue providing direct and exceptional financial support to professionals in the goods and passenger transport sectors to shield the domestic economy from the fallout of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the prime minister’s office said. The decision was taken following a ministerial meeting tasked with monitoring the impact of regional instability on […]
Morocco’s capital city Rabat has been designated as the host country for the 77th FIFA Congress, scheduled for 2027. The designation was confirmed by multiple concordant sources ahead of the formal announcement by the 76th Congress currently held in Vancouver, Canada, on Thursday April 30. The 2027 edition will be an electoral congress — the […]
Prime Minister of Libya, Abdelhamid Dbaiba, on April 28, 2026, held talks with a delegation from Chevron to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation in the oil and gas sector. The discussions focused on advancing investment and supporting the company’s operations in Libya, following its successful bid in a recent exploration licensing round organized by the […]
The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions on four individuals linked to the conflict in Sudan, including a senior official of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), on April 28, 2026. The 1591 Sanctions Committee designated Al-Goney Hamdan Dagalo, procurement director of the RSF and brother to its leader, subjecting him to asset freezes and […]
The 16th edition of Morocco’s national competition for the selection of the best extra virgin olive oil, held in the margins of SIAM 2026 in Meknès, awarded prizes to twelve oils drawn from three regions, recognizing the country’s growing capacity to produce world-class quality olive oil across a diverse range of organoleptic profiles. The competition, […]