First Independent Mena Newspaper
When you lack achievements at home, you celebrate your neighbor’s failures. Nothing captures the state-sponsored reaction to Morocco’s AFCON final defeat better than this saying. As Senegal lifted the trophy after a controversial match, thousands of Algerians, mostly young people, poured into the streets, honking car horns, lighting fireworks, and rejoicing as if their own […]
Morocco’s economy is expected to accelerate to 5% growth in 2026, up from an estimated 4.7% in 2025, as the agricultural sector recovers from seven consecutive years of severe drought. The resurgence comes alongside sustained performance from non-agricultural activities, bolstered by strong domestic demand and price stability, according to recent data from the High Commission […]
Morocco and Ethiopia have strengthened their cooperation in the religious field through the signing of two agreements. 0The first agreement, which received the approval of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, aims to train 200 Ethiopian imams at the Mohammed VI Institute for the Training of Imams, Morchidines, and Morchidates in Rabat over a […]
King Mohammed has hailed the historic success of the African Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco December 21 through January 18 and extended his sincere thanks to all segments of the Nation whose dedication and commitment ensured the outstanding success of this major event, through which Morocco has provided, on its soil, a month of […]
Morocco and Senegal will hold the 5 th session of the High Joint Partnership Commission as scheduled for January 26-27 in Rabat, Moroccan authorities confirmed following a Wednesday phone conversation between the two countries’ heads of government. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his Senegalese counterpart Ousmane Sonko reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across […]
The construction of the new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport is progressing according to schedule and is set for completion in 2029, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh said. In an interview with Le360, the minister said the future terminal will significantly boost capacity, bringing the airport’s throughput to 40 million passengers per year, […]
Morocco is emerging, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, as a reliable partner and a global peacemaker in the New World Order taking shape. Building on its strong strategic partnership with Washington, its growing military capabilities and competitive industrial ecosystems, Rabat takes on a key role in the new international paradigm, bringing in […]
The Moroccan government ordered a temporary suspension of frozen sardine exports, as part of a broader plan to strengthen national food security and protect a marine resource under mounting pressure, according to a recent analysis. The decision was first explained by the ministry in charge as a move to raise annual national fish consumption […]
Morocco’s leading port operator Marsa Maroc has awarded to Latvian RIKON firm the contract for the complex transportation of a fully assembled, German-produced Double Jib Level Luffing crane from the Port of Nador to the Port of Safi in Morocco. The project involves the transport of the crane in a fully assembled state, a logistically […]
President Donald Trump launched this Thursday the “Board of Peace” with a signing ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, in the presence of representatives of several countries including Moroccan foreign minister Bourita who signed the Board’s Charter with Mr. Trump. The Board of Peace is tasked with rebuilding Gaza and resolving global conflicts. […]