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The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis has reaffirmed its unwavering recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Southern provinces, describing the Moroccan autonomy plan as the “only serious, credible, and realistic” solution to the Sahara regional conflict. The supportive stand was voiced by foreign minister of this Caribbean country Denzil Llewellyn Douglas following […]
The IMF said Morocco’s economic growth would pick up slightly to 3.1% this year and 3.3% next year, forecasting a return of inflation to pre-pandemic levels. Inflation would stand at 2.2% this year and 2.5% next year, in line with central bank forecasts, the IMF said in its April global economic outlook. Algeria’s growth would […]
The underreported plight of enslaved black people continues in the Polisario-run Tindouf camps, where Algerian authorities abandoned thousands to the mercy of a separatist militia that trades in their sufferings. Slavery is the least reported crime against humanity in the camps where the population held against their will are subjected to harsh living conditions coupled […]
Morocco is set to reinforce its battle-hardened air power capabilities through the acquisition of fighter jets and the upgrade of existing ones as well as the purchase of attack helicopters and latest drone technologies. Located in North Western Africa and bordered by a warmongering Algeria that has been instigating the Polisario militias to breach a […]
The UN Security Council was briefed on Tuesday behind closed doors by MINURSO Chief Alexander Ivanko and UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura on latest developments on the ground, the stands of all parties to the conflict, and the challenges facing the UN-led process to achieve a lasting & peaceful solution to the Sahara issue. […]
Morocco and Belgium have reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and national unity of Libya. This position was expressed in the Joint Declaration adopted by the 3rd meeting of the High Joint Commission, co-chaired by Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. In this Declaration, […]
Visiting Belgian Federal Minister of the Interior, Annelies Verlinden, and Moroccan Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, have discussed in Rabat Monday means to strengthen bilateral cooperation, and strategic partnership in migration, terrorism, crime, and other sectors of common interests. During the meeting, which was attended by the Belgian State Secretary for Asylum and Migration, […]
Morocco is strengthening its defense and deterrence capabilities by acquiring new military technology, enabling the North African Kingdom to address threats to its national security and regional peace. Moroccan lawmakers have already passed laws allowing the setting up of joint ventures in the defense industry as the country aspires to reduce its dependence on the […]
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has voiced his country’s support for the autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty, saying the “serious and credible” effort made by the North African Kingdom is a good basis for reaching an acceptable solution to the Sahara regional conflict. This supportive stand comes in […]
France is gradually tilting towards an outright recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory where it said Paris is ready to back Morocco’s investments. The position to back Morocco’s economic projects in the Sahara was first expressed by French foreign minister Stephane Séjourné in February and reiterated this month by French minister in charge […]