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Morocco is set to reinforce its battle-hardened air power capabilities through the acquisition of fighter jets and the upgrade of existing ones as well as the purchase of attack helicopters and latest drone technologies. Located in North Western Africa and bordered by a warmongering Algeria that has been instigating the Polisario militias to breach a […]
More investments in the wood processing industries would be conducive to African industrialization and integration, said the African natural Resources Management and Investment Center. In a report, the center highlighted the transformative potential of wood processing across the continent in terms of boosting growth and offering jobs as well as promoting integrated markets. Wood processing […]
Visiting Belgian Federal Minister of the Interior, Annelies Verlinden, and Moroccan Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, have discussed in Rabat Monday means to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and strategic partnership in migration, terrorism, crime, and other sectors of common interests. During the meeting, which was attended by the Belgian State Secretary for Asylum and Migration, […]
Morocco is strengthening its defense and deterrence capabilities by acquiring new military technology, enabling the North African Kingdom to address threats to its national security and regional peace. Moroccan lawmakers have already passed laws allowing the setting up of joint ventures in the defense industry as the country aspires to reduce its dependence on the […]
Russia intends to establish a “grain exchange” with BRICS nations, aspiring to use this trade alliance of nine emerging countries to challenge Western dominance in agricultural trade. While the officially declared purpose of the inter-bloc grain exchange is to facilitate trade between BRICS member states, analysts say that the new alliance actually aims to become […]
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has voiced his country’s support for the autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty, saying the “serious and credible” effort made by the North African Kingdom is a good basis for reaching an acceptable solution to the Sahara regional conflict. This supportive stand comes in […]
France is gradually tilting towards an outright recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory where it said Paris is ready to back Morocco’s investments. The position to back Morocco’s economic projects in the Sahara was first expressed by French foreign minister Stephane Séjourné in February and reiterated this month by French minister in charge […]
Kenya is seemingly taking the first steps to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory, following the example of the US and nearly half African states. Last week, Kenya appointed its first ambassador to Morocco Jessica Muthoni Gakinya who told MPs she will attract Moroccan investments to her country and promote Kenyan exports. Meanwhile, Kenya […]
The Madrid Chamber of Commerce is organizing in Madrid on Tuesday, April 16, a Spain-Morocco business forum focused on investment opportunities in the Dakhla region, particularly in sectors such as port industry, tourism, and aquaculture. The Madrid Chamber of Commerce aims to boost Spanish companies’ investments in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region. The Spain-Morocco Business Forum, […]
Ghana’s president ordered an increase in farmgate cocoa prices by 58% amid a drop in output due to climate change. Ghana is the world’s second largest cocoa producer with 15% of global output of the key ingredient for chocolate production. “The increase in the producer price of cocoa has become necessary to enhance the income […]