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Air Arabia Maroc continues to expand its international network with the resumption of Madrid-Marrakech flights as of Sunday April 6, and the launch of a new direct route between Nador and Murcia, Spain, next May 3. From April 6 until the end of October, Air Europa will operate two weekly flights between Madrid-Barajas and Marrakech, […]
Morocco’s air carrier, Royal Air Maroc, and Mauritania Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a “free flow” codeshare agreement for the direct Casablanca-Nouakchott air route. This strategic agreement, initialled in Casablanca on Friday, is part of both airlines’ ongoing efforts to enhance their customers’ experience, as it will allow passengers to benefit from […]
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) unanimously adopted, under Morocco’s chairmanship in March, the Common African Position (CAP) on the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture, marking a significant step in shaping the global discourse on peacebuilding ahead of this year’s review of the Architecture in New York. This CAP, based on African consensus and […]
Gen. Michael Langley, Chief of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has lauded Morocco’s regional leadership, describing the North African Kingdom as a regional leader exporting security and economic development throughout the continent. In a statement made lately before the U.S. Senate Committee on armed services, the four-star General said Morocco provides training to more than 1200 […]
The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted by consensus on Thursday a groundbreaking resolution on the role of women in diplomacy and their participation in the defense and promotion of human rights that was proposed by Morocco. The resolution, deemed a new step towards more inclusive diplomacy, was introduced as part of the 58th […]
The creation, at Morocco’s initiative, of an African network on social inclusion, solidarity, and disability was announced Thursday in Berlin during a meeting of several African ministers, held on the sidelines of the 3rd Global Disability Summit (GDS). During this ministerial meeting, it was suggested to hold a regional conference in Morocco to mark the […]
Moroccan banking activity improved in 2024 with major banks reporting record profits totaling $2.3 billion, a 21.3% increase compared with the previous year. The net profit attributable to shareholders rose by nearly 20% to 19.2 billion dirhams ($2 bln). The growth was spurred by the recovery in banking activity, cost reduction, and contained risk cost. […]
Genomia MDATA, a Canadian pioneer in precision medicine, has joined forces with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) to position Africa at the forefront of global biomedical innovation. The strategic alliance aims to accelerate the continent’s genomic and biotechnological capabilities, with a focus on personalized healthcare solutions tailored to Africa’s unique genetic […]
African nations are investing billions in airport infrastructure as passenger traffic across the continent is projected to double to 300 million annually by 2040, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which forecasts average growth of 5.7% per year through 2034. Ethiopia leads this transformation with plans for Africa’s largest airport near Bishoftu, 40km […]
French foreign minister Jean Noël Barrot reaffirmed his country’s position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory, a few days before he heads to Algiers, in a visit announced in a joint French-Algerian statement signaling the end of a row over the fate of the former Spanish colony. “Just a few months ago, […]