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U.N. Delegation in Morocco to Negotiate Return of MINURSO

A UN technical delegation is currently visiting Morocco to negotiate the return of the MINURSO agents, expelled by Morocco in March after the controversial and provocative visit of Ban Ki-moon to Tindouf. Special adviser to Ban Ki-moon, Moroccan Jamal Benomar, is part of the UN delegation, Ban’s spokesman, Stephan Dujarric, said during a press briefing […]

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Morocco’s Fruit & Vegetable Win Russian Market, 40% Rise Expected End of 2016

Morocco’s exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia will witness a significant rise by the end of this year, Russia’s Trade Representative to Morocco, reveals. Viacheslav Jrulev was quoted by Russian Sputnik that Morocco’s exportation of agriculture produce namely fruits and vegetables will increase by 40 per cent by the end of 2016 Jrulev also […]

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Euro 2016: Morocco’s Intelligence Services Helping France Again

Moroccan security and counterterrorism agents are helping once again French authorities to counter terror threats as the country is hosting Euro 2016, according to press reports. Following the breakthrough made by the Moroccan intelligence services which helped French police pinpoint  the hideout of the terrorists responsible for the Paris deadly attacks of last November, France […]

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Morocco’s Carrier Wins European Award for Second Time in a Row

The European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) reckoned the Moroccan national carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM,) as one of the world’s best managed companies and for the quality of its services. It is the second time in a row that RAM is receiving the recognition. RAM is the only African carrier to win the award […]

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Marrakech to Host “Governance Weekend” in November

Just after the holding of the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP22) slated from November 7 to 18, the city of Marrakesh will host the “Governance Weekend,” considered the largest event on governance, reported huffpostmaghreb. The event is organized by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, named after the 70-year old Sudanese billionaire and philanthropist who also […]

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Morocco Sets Up New Foundation For African Ulemas

Morocco, a beacon of moderate Islam, is about to open a new Foundation for African Ulemas (Islamic clerics/scholars) during this month of Ramadan, according to press reports. Dubbed “Mohammed VI Foundation for African Ulemas,” this new academic institution, based in the city of Fez, will enhance further the special religious and cultural ties existing between […]

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U.S. Recognizes Morocco’s Counterterrorism Efforts & Cooperation

The United States has commended Morocco’s sustained efforts made in the fights against terrorism, saying the North African country has worked out a comprehensive counterterrorism strategy that includes vigilant security measures, regional and international cooperation, and counter-radicalization policies. In its Country Reports on Terrorism 2015, the U.S. Department says the Moroccan government has placed counterterrorism […]

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Counterterrorism: Triangular Cooperation Between Morocco, Spain and France is Excellent

Spanish Foreign Affairs minister José Manuel García has hailed the cooperation ties existing between security services of Morocco, Spain and France, saying this triangular cooperation is currently unmatched, the best-ever and the closest in history. Spain cooperates in this field with its neighboring countries, added the top Spanish diplomat, noting that his country is part […]

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Congressmen Support Morocco’s Response to US Report on Human Rights

After Morocco expressed concerns last month that the US State Department’s 2016 human rights report contained factual errors and misrepresented the Kingdom’s efforts in that area, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress have voiced support to this response as being legitimate. In a letter sent to President Obama last Thursday, the 16-member group hails […]

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Morocco, Key Regional & International player in the Fight Against Terrorism

Morocco plays a key role on the regional and international levels in the fight against terrorism, said European MP Gilles Pargneaux during his latest visit to the North African Kingdom. “The relationship between Morocco and Europe is very extremely important”, he added, voicing European MPs desire to see cooperation between the two sides enhanced further […]