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Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement in Shanghai to substantially enhance air connectivity between China and Africa, responding to growing economic, cultural, and tourism exchanges between the regions. The strategic collaboration encompasses codeshare agreements on major routes, extended connections beyond respective hub airports, and a Special Prorate Agreement […]
Moroccan carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) inaugurated on Monday a new direct flight connecting Casablanca to Munich, marking a significant step in strengthening air connectivity between Morocco and Germany. The new route, to be serviced twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, serves as a strategic bridge between Morocco and Germany, aimed at boosting economic, […]
The lead investigator in the trial of suspended First Vice-President Riek Machar testified on Monday, October 20, that the opposition leader personally authorised the mobilisation of the White Army militia for coordinated assaults on South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) bases in Nasir and Ulang, Upper Nile State, in March 2025. Presenting evidence before a […]
Moroccan-American military cooperation prospects were at the center of talks held Monday separately in Rabat by U.S. AFRICOM Chief Gen. Dagvin Anderson with Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi and Lt. General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone. The American General and […]
Trump’s advisor for the Middle-east Steve Witkoff said on Monday that the U.S. administration is working on a peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria. “There will be a peace agreement, in my opinion, within 60 days”, announced Mr. Witkoff on CBS’s “60 Minutes Overtime” TV program in presence of Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law. During the […]
Three years After the historic achievement made by Morocco’s Atlas Lions in Qatar’s World Cup, the first Arab and African team to reach the semi-finals, the Atlas Lion Cubs were crowned the U20 world champions in Chile. They are the first Arab team to reach the top of the world, confirming the status of Morocco […]
Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced the successful closure of polling centers across 16 municipalities on last Saturday, marking the completion of the third phase of municipal council elections. According to preliminary figures, 63,169 citizens cast their votes, representing an initial turnout of 68%—a sign of robust public participation in the local democratic process. […]
Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region is rapidly transforming into a major economic and logistical hub, advancing King Mohammed VI’s vision of a prosperous Moroccan Sahara integrated with its African environment through substantial infrastructure investments and strategic positioning. The Atlantic Port of Dakhla, currently 45 percent complete with delivery scheduled for early 2029, anchors this transformation. This mega-project […]
Morocco’s U20 team etched its name into football history after a stunning 2-0 victory over Argentina in Santiago, Chile, to claim the FIFA U20 World Cup title. The triumph was powered by two standout performers: Yasser Zubairi, who clinched the Golden Boot with five goals, and Othman Maâma, crowned the tournament’s best player. Zubairi delivered […]
A draft resolution introduced by the United States positions Morocco’s autonomy plan not as one option among many, but as the sole recognized pathway to a lasting peace, a move that could redefine the diplomatic landscape in North Africa. The text elevates Morocco’s autonomy plan from a “credible option” to the only recognized solution for […]