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US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi have reaffirmed their commitment to the full implementation of the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement. In a phone conversation on Thursday, October 9, El-Sisi emphasized the need to expedite the enforcement of all stages of the truce, which he described as a “historic milestone.” He commended […]
Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, is advancing steadily to catch up with developed economies. But at the current digital age, the North African Kingdom needs strong and connected youth with visible voices capable of saying loud and clear what many are whispering. If the young activists of “Gen-Z 212” want to make […]
Morocco, whose Sovereign chairs the Al-Quds Committee, welcomes the announcement made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the conclusion of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Morocco “expresses its deep appreciation for the sustained efforts and personal commitment of His Excellency President Donald Trump, which have played a decisive role in achieving this hopeful outcome, and […]
A strategic energy partnership between Morocco and Nigeria reached a pivotal milestone with the establishment of a dedicated joint venture to manage their ambitious $25 billion trans-African gas pipeline project. The newly formed entity will oversee financing and implementation of this massive infrastructure initiative, marking a transition from planning to operational phases. According to the […]
Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, took part, on Thursday, as a guest of honor in the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress. The opening ceremony was marked by the speech delivered by Princess Lalla Hasnaa, in which she indicated that under the leadership of […]
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), which represents the private sector, has welcomed the conclusion of a new trade agreement between Morocco and the European Union covering farming products, including those from the Southern Provinces. CGEM hailed the deal as a major step forward in deepening economic cooperation and sustaining the momentum of Moroccan […]
Morocco and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments, aiming to safeguard investors’ rights and boost cross-border capital flows as the two nations strengthen economic cooperation. The deal was signed in Rabat by Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah Alaoui and Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih who is […]
Morocco’s annual “Marhaba” operation, marking summer sea crossings, recorded over 3.2 million passengers and nearly 739,000 vehicles crossing through national ports between June 10 and September 15, transport minister Abdelssamad Qayouh said. The figures mark a 7% increase in passenger traffic and 6% in vehicles compared to 2024. Tangier Med remained the main hub, handling […]
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah scored twice as Egypt sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 victory over Djibouti in Casablanca on Wednesday, October 8. The 33-year-old, who has now scored nine goals in the extended qualifying campaign, guided Egypt to an unassailable five-point lead over Burkina Faso in Group A. Salah, […]
Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty, has projected that several Arab nations are likely to normalise relations with Israel once the ongoing Gaza war concludes. Speaking to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath kn Wednesday, October 8, Abdelatty confirmed that indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel are underway in Sharm El-Sheikh, with pivotal regional participation and active […]