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Tunisia’s Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy has clarified that the decrease in production at the Al Borma oil field stems largely from a natural annual decline of approximately 8 percent, compounded by operational hurdles linked to the financial difficulties of the Italo-Tunisian Petroleum Exploitation and Distribution Company (SITEP). Responding to a parliamentary inquiry by […]
The European Union has welcomed the UN Security Council Resolution backing autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a basis for talks to settle the Sahara conflict. This marks a shift in the EU’s position which has for long echoed UN calls for a political, lasting and mutually acceptable solution, without defining the direction of negotiations. The […]
The adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797 marks a historic turning point in the Sahara issue, capping more than two decades of sustained diplomatic efforts led by King Mohammed VI in favor of Morocco’s historic rights to its southern provinces, the Sahara. The resolution, passed on Friday, enshrines Morocco’s autonomy plan as the sole […]
The United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2797 has sparked a wave of diplomatic reactions, as Morocco marks a diplomatic victory in favor of its autonomy plan for the Sahara territory. The resolution defines autonomy under Morocco’s sovereignty as “a most feasible outcome” and calls for the parties to negotiate on that basis without […]
Morocco’s tourism sector is poised to approach 20 million visitors by year-end 2025 while surpassing 120 billion dirhams in revenue—a target originally set for 2026—according to Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor. Speaking with local media, Ammor attributed the accelerated growth to multiple factors, including international tourism’s post-pandemic recovery and Morocco’s elevated profile following the 2022 World […]
Morocco’s diplomatic success on the Western Sahara issue stems from the coordinated efforts of two key figures operating under King Mohammed VI’s strategic vision: Omar Hilale, Morocco’s permanent representative to the United Nations, and Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs. Their collaborative work reached a milestone with UN Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted October 31, […]
The Moroccan Government Council has officially approved three decrees granting licenses for the deployment and operation of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks to the country’s leading telecom operators. The decision marks a pivotal step in Morocco’s digital transformation strategy and sets the stage for the commercial launch of 5G services beginning in November 2025. These licenses […]
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) and Canadian airline Air Transat have announced the launch of a historic direct flight connecting Montreal and Agadir, set to begin operations on June 12, 2026. This weekly service will be the first direct air link between North America and tourist hub Agadir, marking a significant milestone in Morocco’s […]
The World Bank Group supports Morocco in its vision for a new generation of territorial development programs, launched under the guidance of King Mohammed VI, said the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Regional Director for North Africa, Cheick-Oumar Sylla. “Morocco’s vision for a new generation of territorial development programs offers a key opportunity to deepen the […]
The United States and Morocco are still negotiating the sale of F-35 lightning II stealth fighters, according to Africa Intelligence news platform. The deal estimated at $17 billion for 32 aircraft package comes amid Algeria’s acquisition of Russian Su-57 Felon fighters. The military deal, which includes training, and long-term maintenance, will enable Morocco to maintain […]