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King Mohammed VI has appointed new ambassadors to several countries as well as a number of officials to senior positions, during a ministers’ council held Friday in Rabat, the Spokesman for the Royal Palace said in a statement. The diplomats’ appointments were made on the proposal of Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, while the […]
King Mohammed VI has named on Friday Chakib Benmoussa, Minister of National Education since October 2021, as High Commissioner for Planning in replacement of Ahmed Lahlimi Alami, the Royal Office said in a statement. The Sovereign also received Ahmed Lahlimi and decorated him with the Grand Cordon of Wissam Al Arch. Lahlimi, a prominent figure […]
The Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted without a vote a resolution reiterating its support for the political process led under the exclusive auspices of the United Nations for the settlement of the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The resolution calls on all parties to fully cooperate with the UN […]
As the sun rose over Dubai’s skyline on October 14, 2024, it illuminated more than just the city’s iconic structures. It shone a spotlight on Morocco’s digital ambitions as the 44th edition of GITEX Global, the world’s premier technology showcase, opened its doors. Under the banner of “Global Cooperation to Forge a Future AI Economy,” […]
United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Thursday released his annual report on the Sahara, in which he recommends that the Security Council extend the mandate of MINURSO for one year, until October 31, 2025. As in past years, this report addresses the recent developments in the Sahara issue, both on the ground and at the […]
The European Union has expressed support for the efforts engaged by the UN Secretary-General to achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution to the Sahara regional conflict. The EU stand was expressed Thursday in New York at the UN Fourth Committee. Speaking on behalf of the European bloc, the delegate of Hungary said: […]
Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune has signed a twinning agreement with American city Arlington in Texas to bolster cooperation ties between the two cities in several sectors including education, arts, culture, tourism, economy and sustainable development. The twinning agreement was sealed Thursday in Laayoune on the occasion of a visit a delegation of U.S. mayors […]
A significant gathering of African leaders, entrepreneurs, and media professionals is currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The three-day conference, running from October 17 to 19, 2024, focuses on accelerating solutions for sustainable development across the African continent. Under the theme “Media and Entrepreneurs: Catalysts for Sustainable Development Goals,” the event brings together a diverse array […]
Morocco’s food safety agency (ONSA) allowed imports of frozen or refrigerated sheep and beef meat from some 45 countries in response to a long drought that reduced the country’s cattle. Sheep and goat meat imports were approved for the EU market in addition to Andora, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, the […]
The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Libya’s security sector and advancing the implementation of the 2020 ceasefire agreement. EU Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, announced the launch of the second phase of the “EULINK” project, designed to strengthen security measures in ceasefire zones. In a statement on X, Orlando emphasized the EU’s […]