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The United States is supporting Morocco’s efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking with a $2.5 Million donation aimed at reinforcing the detection, identification, protection, return and rehabilitation of victims of this serious crime. The announcement was made Friday by U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Puneet Talwar in presence of Director of Moroccan National Commission for […]
Morocco on Friday welcomed the adoption by the United Nations General Assembly of a resolution supporting the admission of the State of Palestine as a full-fledged member of the United Nations. Through this resolution, the UN General Assembly confers additional rights to the State of Palestine within various bodies of theworld organization, Morocco’s Permanent Mission […]
The 3rd edition of the annual Sahara Forum, organized by Maroc Diplomatique, kicked off on Friday in Rabat under the theme “Atlantic Facade 2030: A Royal Vision for a New Era of Transcontinental Connection and Prosperity.” The two-day forum, a platform for exchange and reflection, is attended by eminent Moroccan and foreign personalities from diplomatic, […]
The Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency signed, on Friday in Rabat, a partnership and cooperation agreement with the Moroccan Association for the support of reconstruction in Palestine, providing for the launch of a series of reconstruction and rehabilitation projects in the Holy City of Al Quds. The reconstruction and rehabilitation operation, concerning 100 targeted […]
The British government has reiterated its support for the UN-led political process engaged to find a lasting and mutually acceptable solution to the Sahara issue, and affirmed that it is constantly reviewing its position amid mounting parliamentary pressure to follow suit of UK’s allies in recognizing the Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara. During a Westminster […]
Member of UK Parliament Daniel Kawczynski has praised King Mohammed VI’s interfaith dialogue, leadership, and protection of religious minorities. During a Westminster Hall debate held lately at UK Parliament, the Conservative MP (Shrewsbury and Atcham) said: “I have been visiting the country for many years, and I have seen a multi-faith, multicultural, inclusive society. I […]
A Moroccan court indicted the government for the side-effects of the Astrazeneca vaccine on a woman in Kenitra. The court ordered the government to pay the woman 25,000 dollars, after a trial that lasted two years, according to a verdict seen by the North Africa Post. AstraZeneca has withdrawn its coronavirus vaccine, citing the availability […]
Bank Al Maghrib, Morocco’s central Bank has teamed up with the World Bank to promote the use of digital money transfer services for the benefit of the inhabitants in rural zones. The two financial institutions have launched the «Douar Tour» initiative which seeks to inform rural populations about the various financial services available for money […]
U.S. computer company Oracle has announced plans to further strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities in Morocco by growing its local workforce to 1,000 information technology (IT) professionals. The goal is to speed up and accelerate the development of Oracle’s cutting-edge technologies that help solve customer challenges worldwide. A commitment agreement was signed Thursday […]
Several British MPs have urged their government to recognize Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Sahara territory, describing the North African Kingdom as UK’s second oldest ally and a reliable partner. During a debate held lately at the UK Parliament, MP Daniel Kawczynski, member of the ruling Conservative party, said the United States of America, […]