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Morocco denounced, on Tuesday before the UN Committee of 24 (C-24), the obstinacy and intransigence of Algeria, which is holding the Sahara political process hostage to the detriment of regional stability. “The political process conducted under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, facilitated by his Personal Envoy, and supported by all United Nations Member States, […]
Morocco has launched a comprehensive star rating system that will standardize quality assessments across all tourist accommodations, marking the first time hotels, riads, guest houses, and other lodging types fall under a single internationally recognized classification framework. The Ministry of Tourism published five new official orders updating the 2015 tourism lodging law, aimed at enhancing […]
The International Atomic Energy Agency has awarded Morocco top-notch safety rating, confirming that all nuclear substances on its soil are used solely for peaceful purposes. The announcement was made Tuesday by Moroccan Agency for Nuclear, Radiological Safety & Security (AMSSNuR) in a press release. The acknowledgement by UN nuclear watchdog of Morocco’s compliance with global […]
The World Bank has approved a $350 million financing package for the Greater Casablanca Mobility & Logistics Hub, which aims to improve services for passenger railways in the Greater Casablanca area. The funding will also support Morocco’s national railway operator – Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) – in managing and expanding railway infrastructure. […]
Morocco’s Tanger Med port complex is implementing a comprehensive energy transition strategy aimed at achieving 100% green operations by 2030, responding to climate challenges and international maritime regulations while maintaining global competitiveness. The strategy positions the hub between Europe, Africa, and Asia at the forefront of sustainable port operations, reported Challenge Magazine in its latest […]
Morocco’s wholesale trade sector anticipates steady performance in the second quarter of 2025, with 68% of wholesalers expecting stable sales volumes and 26% forecasting increases, according to the High Commission for Planning’s (HCP) latest quarterly survey. The projected stability stems from anticipated sales growth in specialized wholesale trades and industrial equipment sectors, offset by expected […]
Morocco’s diplomatic strategy is bearing fruit across Anglophone Africa, as a growing number of English-speaking nations endorse its autonomy plan as the only solution to the Sahara issue, in a development that reflects a broader global realignment in favor of Rabat’s sovereignty over the territory. In a major diplomatic win, Ghana, a longtime ally of […]
The 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference (ASELC) opened Tuesday in Rabat with the participation of senior officers from nearly 30 African countries, the United States, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The three-day event is organized by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in coordination of the Royal Armed Forces under the theme: “Resilience, […]
A high-level delegation from Morocco’s General Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM) is currently undertaking a strategic mission to Seoul, aiming to strengthen bilateral economic relations and identify new cooperation opportunities with South Korean businesses across multiple industrial sectors. Led by CGEM President Chakib Alj, the delegation comprises companies operating in automotive, plastics, chemical and parachemical industries, […]
Morocco’s national railway operator, Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF), has awarded Italian engineering company SITE two contracts worth over €140 million for the new high-speed rail line linking Kénitra to Marrakech. SITE will provide telecom, power, and cybersecurity systems for the 400-km Kénitra–Marrakech line ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup organized by Morocco, […]