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King Mohammed VI chairs oath-taking ceremony of graduate officers, pays tribute to his late mother, Moroccan women

King Mohammed VI chaired in Tetouan on Wednesday the oath-taking ceremony of hundreds of newly commissioned officers into the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). During the event, marking the 25th anniversary of Morocco’s Throne Day, the King, as the Supreme Commander and General Chief of Staff of the FAR, emphasized, in an address to the new […]

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French support for Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara to have a domino effect in Europe- French diplomat

French unambiguous support for Morocco’s autonomy plan and its sovereignty over the Sahara territory would reverberate across Europe, where many countries would follow suit, former French ambassador to Algeria Xavier Driencourt said. France, a permanent security council member, has a significant influence that could encourage other nations, particularly European ones, to reconsider their position on […]

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French political class welcomes Paris new position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

The French political class largely welcomed the new position expressed by President Emmanuel Macron in support of the autonomy proposal under Morocco’s sovereignty as the only solution to the Sahara conflict. Most of the French political leaders, including in the left, welcomed the decision as conducive to strengthening French Moroccan ties and contributing to finding […]

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Morocco forecasts 4.6% growth in 2025 appropriation bill

The Moroccan government is preparing the 2025 appropriation bill based on a forecast of 4.6% growth rate, from an estimated 3.3% this year, the finance minister said. The government will press ahead with its social project, which includes generalization of safety nets and financial assistance to the needy, in addition to investing in infrastructure and […]

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Paris Olympic Games 2024: Morocco Men’s Football Team Qualify for Quarter Finals

Morocco defeated Iraq 3-0 on Tuesday in Nice to take the lead of their Group and reach the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament quarter-finals. The Moroccan goals were scored by Amir Richardson (19th minute), Soufiane Rahimi (28th minute) and Abdessamad Zellzouli (36th minute). Morocco’s U23 team won their opener against Argentina 2-1 and lost their second […]

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French support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara, “significant development”- Royal Office says

Morocco’s Royal Office said French support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan “as the only basis” for a solution to the Sahara conflict under the Kingdom’s sovereignty was a “significant development.” This came in a statement by the Royal Office following a letter from President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI, announcing Paris […]

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U.S. commends leadership of King Mohammed VI in the region, hails remarkable progress in Moroccan-U.S. partnership

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has commended the leadership of King Mohammed VI in the region and welcomed the “remarkable progress” achieved in the partnership between the United States and Morocco. “The past twenty-five years has been a period of remarkable progress in our relations, and our partnership is stronger and more prosperous […]

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France backs autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as “only basis” for a solution to Sahara conflict

France has expressed a clear-cut support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara territory, while backing the autonomy plan as “the only basis” to find a lasting solution to the conflict. This came in a letter from President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI congratulating him on Throne Day and announcing that France […]

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Morocco, Portugal, Spain submit joint bid to host 2030 Football World Cup to FIFA

The joint bid by Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host the 2030 World Cup reached a “significant” milestone with the official submission of the complete bid file to the International Football Federation (FIFA), at an event held on Monday at FIFA’s offices in Paris, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said in a press release. […]

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King Mohammed VI turns Morocco into Africa’s first tourist destination

Twenty-five years of King Mohammed VI’s rule transformed the country’s economy. The tourism sector, in particular, made major leaps forward turning the country into Africa’s most popular tourist destination and one of the most competitive in the mediterranean region. Building on a centuries-old history, unique architecture, rich traditions, colorful landscapes, world-renowned cuisine, imperial cities, hospitality […]