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Morocco’s Atlas Cubs defeated Egypt 2-1 to advance to the quarter-final of the U-17 African Cup of Nations 2026 taking place in Morocco from 13 May to 2 June. The Moroccan goals were scored by Mohamed Amine Moustache in the 18th minute and Imrane Talai in the 45+2 minute. Egypt responded shortly after the restart in […]
Morocco raised 2.25 billion euros through an international bond issuance, according to reports from local media, in a deal that has drawn criticism over the government’s lack of communication with markets ahead of the sale. The euro-denominated offering was split into two tranches with maturities of eight and 12 years, le360 reported citing anonymous sources. […]
Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed on Tuesday its firm and constant position on Morocco’s sovereignty over of the Sahara. This stance was expressed by Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, João Bernardo Vieira, during a press briefing following talks in Rabat with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. João Bernardo Vieira reiterated his country’s unwavering support for the territorial integrity […]
The Trump Administration has sent the Algerian regime and its Polisario armed militias a strong message, saying that Washington “remains committed to peace through Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal” and that “peace requires partners willing to negotiate towards a brighter future”. The firm and clear American position has been voiced by U.S. ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan […]
Morocco and Congo have agreed to convene the Joint Cooperation Commission in the coming months, to boost and diversify the scope of their cooperation. The decision was made by the two countries’ Foreign Ministers, Nasser Bourita and Constant-Serge Bounda, during a meeting they held in Rabat on Tuesday. During their talks, described as fruitful, the […]
Madagascar, committed to the principle of the territorial integrity of UN Member States, has expressed its support for the respect of Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. This position was expressed in a joint communiqué issued following talks in Rabat on Tuesday between Madagascar’s Foreign Minister, Alice N’Diaye and her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. In this […]
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired on Tuesday in Rabat the opening of the 3rd edition of the Morocco Gaming Expo (MGE 2026), a must-attend event for passionate youth, professionals and stakeholders of the gaming industry. The expo, unfolding May 20-24, is held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI. The inauguration of this […]
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin arrived in Algiers on Monday, becoming the third French minister to visit the country in three months, in the clearest sign yet of a thaw in relations after a prolonged diplomatic crisis triggered by Algeria after Paris expressed its outright support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory and for […]
Morocco has launched a new online platform destined to streamline import and export operations in a move aimed at cutting delays, reducing costs and boosting further the country’s economic and trading competitivity. To cut red-type and facilitates administrative procedures, several Moroccan institutions, including the Customs, the Port authorities, the foreign trade department and PortNet have […]
Morocco has voiced its steadfast support for the stability and national unity of Guinea-Bissau, stressing the importance of inclusive dialogue between the transitional government and all the socio-political actors of West African country. At a meeting of the Peace & Security Council of the African Union, the Moroccan delegation said on Monday that “only a […]