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The Royal Atlantic Initiative enabling landlocked Sahel countries to have access to the Ocean strengthens South-South and triangular development projects that effectively contribute to improving the lives of beneficiaries and enhancing their development capacities. The remarks were made by Omar Hilale, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN and President of the 22nd session of the […]
The government of Japan has reportedly signed again on the participation of the Algeria-backed Polisario militia’s in its summit with African countries due in Yokoham from 20 to 22 August 2025. This is not the first time that Japan takes such a risky move with serious political implications. It is very likely to strain relations […]
German automotive engineering powerhouse FEV Group, a global leader in the development of products and systems for the automotive industry, has crossed a significant milestone in Morocco, with its North African subsidiary surpassing 150 employees just six years after establishing operations in the kingdom. The expansion underscores Morocco’s growing importance as a strategic hub for […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, on his country’s National Day, wherein he hailed bilateral relations as exceptional. In this message, the Monarch welcomed the deep bonds of brotherhood and solidarity that unite the Moroccan and Ivorian peoples, as well as the close […]
International logistics company Samskip has launched its new Moroccan reefer service, a direct shortsea container route connecting Agadir and Casablanca with the UK and the Netherlands. Designed for the fresh produce sector, this service offers exporters the fastest transit time, providing a competitive alternative to traditional road transport for Moroccan fruits and vegetables. The company […]
Adil Auraghi, a recent graduate of Stanford Law School, is set to make history as the first Moroccan to serve as a judicial clerk at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. His appointment to the ICJ’s prestigious Judicial Fellowship Program marks a first for Morocco since the program’s establishment in 2000, reports […]
Morocco’s public agency for small and medium enterprises, Maroc PME, has introduced “Power Export,” a new support program designed to enhance the export capabilities of Moroccan businesses. The initiative offers tailored assistance to both emerging and experienced exporters, reinforcing international trade as a key pillar of national economic growth. Power Export provides two core services: […]
Panama has formally reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara, aligning itself with a growing number of nations backing Rabat’s proposal as the only realistic solution to the long-standing territorial dispute. The announcement, made by Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha during Morocco’s Throne Day celebrations, is seen as a significant diplomatic development. […]
Morocco was elected Tuesday Vice-President of the 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, taking place in Awaza, Turkmenistan August 5 to 8. Morocco’s election, in the person of Permanent Representative to the UN Omar Hilale, is an international recognition of the important role played by Morocco to enable landlocked countries access to the sea […]
U.S. senior advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has quelled Algeria’s speculations about a possible change in the United States’ position on the Sahara, leaving the Algerian junta in “shock and awe” as their margin of maneuver is considerably reducing. In an interview with Algerian newspaper El Watan, Boulos said he discussed the Sahara issue with […]