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Morocco and the World Bank maintain a robust strategic partnership dedicated to advancing the kingdom’s development objectives, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MENAAP) region Ousmane Dione emphasized during a Tuesday conference in Rabat. Speaking at the launch of the MENAAP economic bulletin titled “Jobs and Women: Untapped […]
The Sudan Doctors Network on Tuesday, November 11, accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of detaining seven families near Babnousa in Sudan’s West Kordofan region for allegedly having relatives serving in the Sudanese Army. In a statement, the group described the arrests as “a clear violation of international humanitarian law,” urging human rights organizations […]
Spanish Minister of the Interior Fernando Grande-Marlaska chaired on Tuesday in Madrid the official ceremony to present Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance Abdellatif Hammouchi with the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Civil Guard. This medal is the highest distinction awarded by this security institution to foreign dignitaries, according […]
Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, on Tuesday, November 11, met with Oman’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Hilal al-Sanani, to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in the fields of energy and investment. According to the Government’s Hakomitna platform, Ambassador al-Sanani expressed Oman’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with Libya and promoting partnerships between institutions in […]
From 10 to 12 November 2025, Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation hosted high-level delegations from the European Commission in the New Administrative Capital to advance the economic dimension of the Egypt–EU Strategic Partnership. The meetings followed the signing of the second phase of the €4 billion Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) mechanism during […]
Ways of strengthening further military cooperation between Morocco and Rwanda were at the center of talks held Tuesday in Rabat between Lt. General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces & Commander of the South Zone and Maj. General Vincent Nyakarundi, Chief of Staff of the Rwanda’s Army. The two Generals have reaffirmed […]
Morocco is intensifying its diplomatic efforts as it prepares to seek a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, a move expected to reinforce its strategic partnerships and global positioning, according to a foreign ministry report. The Kingdom is on track to sign 645 international agreements, treaties, and protocols in 2026, up from 630 […]
UNESCO and La Fondation Maroc 2030 have signed a landmark partnership agreement in Rabat aimed at promoting education, inclusion, and social cohesion through sport. The cooperation framework, which will run from 2025 to 2030, aligns with Morocco’s hosting of major international sporting events, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the U-17 Women’s World Cup […]
Head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch has reaffirmed the central role of structured investment in the development model for the southern provinces, describing major infrastructure projects not merely as physical assets but as economic and social levers transforming the Moroccan Sahara into a hub of balanced growth. Speaking to MPs, Akhannouch highlighted the significance […]
Morocco has officially overtaken Spain to become the world’s third-largest exporter of fresh tomatoes, marking a major shift in global agricultural trade, according to UN COMTRADE data cited by Hortoinfo. Morocco exported 767,000 tons of tomatoes in 2024, surpassing Spain’s 638,000 tons and Turkey’s 492,000 tons, the source said. This rise reflects a dramatic transformation […]