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Morocco’s full engagement to the UN peacekeeping efforts on the ground and at the New York headquarters were lauded by Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix of France. “Morocco is among the most committed countries in favor of peace keeping,” said Lacroix at a press conference marking the 70th blue helmets day. The UN official […]
Morocco’s bid to host the 2026 World Cup passed the first test of the FIFA taskforce and is set to compete with a joint United States, Canada and Mexico bid in a vote on June 13. Morocco scored 2.7 out of five in Fifa’s test while the joint bid scored four. However, Morocco was judged […]
Morocco and the EU have resumed talks to renew the four-year fisheries agreement to expire on July 14. The Moroccan delegation was led by Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, while the EU’s was chaired by Joao Aguiar Matchado Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. The EU decision to open talks for the renewal of the fisheries […]
Morocco has a booming aeronautics industry attracting world giants from Bombardier to Boeing bringing the local sourcing rate to 29% currently with the goal of reaching 35% by 2020. The industrial clusters created to support this industry have proven their efficiency towards increasing the local sourcing rate up from 17% in 2016. Industry Minister, Moulay […]
The Andean Parliament unanimously expressed full support for Morocco’s initiative to grant autonomy to its southern provinces as a lasting political solution to the regional conflict over the Sahara. The members of the Parliament, who met in the southern Chilean city of Pucon, cited UN resolution of April 30, 2007 describing the autonomy initiative as […]
Morocco’s thriving automotive industry continues to attract foreign investors and car parts markers looking for business and growth opportunities. Among these investors, Adient, the global leader in automotive seating, which has announced the opening of its first plant in the North African Kingdom. The plant, based in Kenitra, will expand Adient’s fabrics business, which designs […]
The UK-based mining exploration company Altus Strategies Plc is expanding its presence in Morocco. Through its 100% owned subsidiary Aterian Resource Ltd, this company has obtained new exploration licenses for zinc and copper in the North African Kingdom. The new permits will enable Altus engineers to carry out exploration works in Ammas, Takzim Est and […]
A consumer boycott hit Morocco’s market leader for milk, Centrale Danone, which announced laying off temporary contract workers and a 30% reduction in the amount of milk it collects. The boycott started 40 days ago and gained large support among citizens. A survey on L’economiste showed that 42% of Moroccans are boycotting Centrale-Danone along with […]
Morocco’s pharmaceutical industry covers 60% of the needs of the local market, said health minister Anass Doukkali. He underscored the potential of the pharmaceutical industry, which now represents 2% of Morocco’s GDP, adding that 10% of the medicine produced in Morocco is exported to foreign markets. Doukkali, who was speaking at a Francophonie event, said […]
Morocco and Tunisia signed on Tuesday two agreements destined to foster cooperation between the two North African countries in the field of civil aviation. The accords, sealed during the visit paid by Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita to Tunis, seek to strengthen technical and scientific cooperation ties between the two countries’ civil aviation authorities in […]