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U.S. senator Jerry Moran has lauded Morocco’s contributions for peace and stability in the world, saying it is very important for the United States to maintain strong ties with the North African Kingdom, America’s longstanding friend and ally. The Republican Senator made the remarks following a meeting in Rabat with Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita […]
The 45th African handball clubs championship will be organized in the Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune from 10 to 19 October with the participation of 27 teams (16 men’s /11 women’s club champions) from several African countries despite the Algerian regime’s hostile campaign. Morocco has gained the trust of the African Handball Confederation and the […]
Tangier’s judicial police arrested a 33-year old Portuguese national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the Portuguese authorities and an Interpol red notice, security sources announced Monday. The suspect, who was spotted based on accurate information provided by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, was apprehended in Tangier on Sunday […]
A growing group of influential EU member states expressed their tacit disapproval with an ECJ ruling that invalidated trade deals with Morocco. The ruling, described as a “blatant political bias” by Moroccan foreign ministry, annulled the fisheries and agricultural deals between the EU and Morocco because they covered goods from the Kingdom’s southern provinces, the […]
Algeria’s president had nothing but words to attack the transatlantic pipeline that will connect Nigeria to Morocco, benefiting 13 other West African states. Speaking at an interview with sycophant state-sponsored media, Tebboune said the trans-Saharian pipeline was an “economic project” that would connect Nigeria to Algeria to “serve Europe.” Tebboune made the comment amid worsening […]
Representatives of fisheries and fresh produce exporters rejected the politically biased verdict of the European Court of Justice, which invalidated the trade agreements because they covered goods from Morocco’s southern provinces, or Western Sahara. Head of the fisheries chamber Kamal Sabri denounced the verdict which puts a halt to deals that lasted for 20 years. […]
A politically-motivated ruling by the European Court of Justice could push Morocco towards seeking alternative markets for its fresh produce and fisheries to avoid the legal uncertainties in an EU market where international deals are now led by biased judges disconnected from reality rather than diplomats and politicians. The final ruling declared the EU trade […]
In the serene Middle Atlas Mountains near Azrou, Morocco, a quiet revolution in interfaith understanding is taking place. The historic Toumliline Monastery, once a thriving centre of dialogue and cultural exchange, is experiencing a remarkable rebirth. This restoration project not only preserves a significant piece of Morocco’s diverse heritage but also revives its spirit of […]
An increasing number of countries in Europe have joined their voice to the European Union to express their strong attachment to their strategic partnership with Morocco, following the ruling issued Friday by the European Court of Justice on the fishing and farming agreements concluded between the North African Kingdom and the European bloc. After the […]
Portugal stressed on Saturday the “essential” nature of the partnership between the European Union (EU) and Morocco, while reaffirming its willingness to work with European partners and institutions “to deepen it in all areas.” “Portugal considers the partnership between the European Union and Morocco to be essential, and will work with European partners and institutions […]