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Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente defended Madrid’s cooperation with Morocco, saying declassified government documents did not support claims that Rabat had organized the mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in July. The comments came as Spain’s opposition parties intensified criticism of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s handling of the crisis, after the […]
Morocco is expanding its trade routes to European market in a bid to enable its exportations of goods and agricultural produce more maritime corridors and the possibility to avoid crossing Spanish overland trade routes. Dutch shipping company WEC Lines is preparing to launch an enhanced weekly container service, connecting the port of Nador to the […]
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has delivered a direct response to Spanish claims over the 2030 World Cup final, asserting that the decisive match will take place at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, near Casablanca. “The province of Benslimane will have the honor of hosting the final of […]
Algeria on Thursday announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, citing a series of unspecified “provocative or hostile” actions by Abu Dhabi and claiming it had exhausted all avenues to preserve bilateral ties. The Foreign Ministry summoned the UAE ambassador, gave him 48 hours to leave, and offered no concrete evidence, […]
Morocco rejected being used as a scapegoat in Spain’s political football following the migration crisis that saw tens of thousands cross into the occupied city of Ceuta on July 30. In a detailed statement released by the Foreign Ministry, Morocco underscored its deliberate choice to pursue a partnership grounded in mutual respect and shared interests […]
Liberia reiterated on Thursday in Rabat its unwavering position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. This stance was expressed by Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti, following talks with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. She also emphasized that Liberia, as a non-permanent member of the […]
The Dutch government has approved Morocco’s purchase of two uncrewed surface vessels, or drone ships, in a deal valued at 13 million euros ($15.2 million), media outlet, The Defense Post, reported. The vessels, known as USVs (uncrewed surface vessels), would strengthen the Royal Moroccan Navy’s capabilities in mine countermeasures and anti-submarine warfare, the media said. […]
Global digital platforms including TikTok, Apple, Google, OpenAI and Spotify have begun applying Morocco’s 20% value-added tax (VAT) to some services sold to Moroccan customers, providing the clearest sign yet that the country’s new regime for taxing digital services is taking effect. The changes are now appearing on invoices and transactions seen by Moroccan users, […]
Recent migration crisis in Ceuta and the ensuing sovereignty debate has laid bare Algeria’s hypocrisy in claiming to be the heirs of global anti-colonialism, while defending Spanish centuries-old occupation of Moroccan lands. Algeria has long marketed itself as the uncompromising champion of anti-colonialism and African liberation, while its leaders invoke the memory of the war […]
Chinese Wuxi Xin Hongye Wire & Cable Technology has said it will invest $34 million in an automotive cable plant to be set up in Tangier region in partnership with France’s Acome Automotive. The two partners will establish a $ 10 million joint venture named “Morocco Acome Xinhongye Automotive Cables”. The Chinese company will hold […]