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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 […]
Morocco’s modernisation is an inspirational success. The country has built world-class ports, attracted tens of billions in investment, and positioned itself as a bridge between Africa and Europe—and between East and West, says Modern Diplomacy magazine in its latest edition. Since 2020, the country has drawn about $40 billion in greenfield manufacturing investment, becoming the […]
“Praise be to God. May peace and blessings be upon the Prophet, His Kith and Kin. Almighty God said : «Verily, We have granted you a manifest Victory». True is the Word of God Dear Citizens, After fifty years of sacrifices, and with the help and guidance of the Almighty, we are starting a new […]
The UN Security Council approved a resolution Friday backing Morocco’s sovereignty claim over Western Sahara, aligning with the Trump administration’s position in the strongest international endorsement yet of Rabat’s control over the territory. The US-sponsored resolution passed with 11 votes in favour, while Russia, China and Pakistan abstained and Algeria, which supports the independence-seeking nationalist […]
As the United Nations Security Council prepared to vote on a pivotal resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Algeria launched a last-minute diplomatic offensive to alter the language of the U.S.-drafted text. The resolution, which framed Morocco’s autonomy initiative as basis for negotiations was met with unprecedented activism by Algiers which proposed amendments […]
On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the European Union, alongside France, Lithuania, and Denmark, has called for urgent de-escalation in Sudan following the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) capture of El-Fasher, the capital of the Darfur region. In a joint statement, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Hadja Lahbib condemned the targeting of civilians based […]
The UN Security Council will vote this Oct 31 on a resolution that calls for the parties to negotiate on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy plan as the conflict nears its 50th anniversary. Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal, first submitted in 2007, is described in the resolution as a “most feasible” basis for a just, lasting, and […]
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a significant new oil discovery in the Sirte Basin, located in central Libya. The find was made by the Austrian energy company OMV through its Libyan branch, marking the firm’s first exploration activity in the region. According to the NOC’s statement released on Wednesday, October 29, preliminary tests […]
The 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor will be held in Morocco from 11 to 13 February 2026 to discuss solutions and agree on urgent, concrete actions to eliminate child labor globally. The announcement was made Thursday by the International Labour Organization. The Conference will bring together governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, […]