First Independent Mena Newspaper
Fifteen member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), including Morocco, have unveiled a strategic multilateral initiative aimed at promoting online content integrity, which was announced during the United Nations Internet Governance Forum, taking place December 15-19 in Saudi Arabia. Morocco is represented at the forum by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Minister in charge of […]
OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has signed lately a cooperation agreement with Niger to enable this West African country modernize its agricultural sector and ensure its food security. Under this agreement, supported by the World Bank, OCP Africa will help Niger farmers improve soil health & fertility through carrying out scientific studies […]
The World football governing body will open its African permanent office in Morocco, a recognition of the serious efforts made by the North African Kingdom in promoting football across the continent. The host agreement was signed Monday in Rabat by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, and Head of the Royal Moroccan […]
The Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al Quds Acharif Agency launched its “Hayya” application, dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage of the Holy City. The launch took place on Sunday at the 2nd International Children’s and Youth Book Fair (SILEJ) in Casablanca. The “Hayya” application, tailored for children and teenagers, offers an experience combining entertainment to education […]
Morocco is the country best placed and most “legitimate” to represent Africa as a permanent member of the Security Council, the Kingdom’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in New York, Omar Hilale, said on Friday in Rabat. In an interview with MAP on the sidelines of the 13th annual international conference of the […]
The Arab Parliament has lauded the leading role and sustained efforts of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, in defending the Palestinian cause. In a resolution on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories issued, on Saturday in Cairo, at a plenary session, the Arab Parliament also highlighted the work of Bayt Mal Al-Quds […]
Some 30 militants of the Algeria-backed Polisario front have been reportedly captured by Syrian opposition forces in Aleppo. The militants were arrested last week after they were abandoned by Syrian regime forces during fighting with the Syrian opposition. According to security sources speaking to multiple news outlets, they were found in a camp in rural […]
The European Union has announced plans to bolster the operational capabilities of the Mauritanian and Chadian armies by providing advanced drone systems for reconnaissance and surveillance. This initiative aims to enhance the two African countries’ capacity to address regional security challenges effectively. According to a report by Africa Intelligence, Expertise France, the operational arm of […]
A large economic delegation from Malawi visited the Saharan city of Laâyoune to explore business opportunities in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region and examine ways of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields. The visit comes as part of Malawi’s economic promotion week in Morocco (December 09-13), which aims to promote the country’s economic potential in […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will contribute €65 million to fund projects aimed at expanding the capacity and optimizing the operations of the multipurpose terminals of the ports of Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar. The financing agreement was signed by EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso and Managing director of Morocco’s port management company, Marsa […]