Europe Headlines International Morocco

2030 World Cup: Slogan & Visual Identity of Morocco-Portugal-Spain Bid Unveiled in Lisbon

The slogan “YallaVamos 2030” and the visual identity of the joint Morocco-Portugal-Spain bid for the 2030 World Cup were unveiled on Tuesday in Lisbon, marking a significant milestone in the joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. The event, attended by the heads of the Moroccan and Portuguese football federations, Fouzi Lekjaa and Fernando Gomes, […]

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King Mohammed VI expresses resolve to continue working with President Putin to strengthen Morocco-Russia strategic partnership

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has renewed his resolve to continue working with Russia’s re-elected President Vladimir Putin to strengthen relations and partnership between the two countries. This came in a message of congratulations addressed by the Sovereign to Vladimir Putin on his re-election as President of the Russian Federation. In this message, the Sovereign […]

Algeria Columns Headlines Morocco

Expropriation case exposes Algeria’s double speak

After Morocco announced its decision to expropriate a villa owned by the Algerian state for public utility purposes, Algeria’s foreign ministry issued a statement that shows that victim discourse, fake news, and conspiracy theories have become a standard tactic. Morocco has decided after years of waiting to lawfully expropriate a villa owned by Algeria to […]

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Moroccan carrier to launch new direct routes to Manchester, Naples, Abuja by June

Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced that it will launch, as part of its plan to strengthen its network and in preparation for the summer season, air routes from its Casablanca hub to Naples, Manchester, and Abuja, from June 22, 2024. The airline will resume direct flights to Naples, Italy, from June 22, […]

Algeria Features Headlines Morocco

Why are Algeria’s allegations regarding a supposed real estate ‘confiscation’ are unfounded?

Moroccan diplomatic sources provided extensive clarifications on Monday, March 18th, regarding the unfounded allegations made by Algerian authorities, who contested in a statement a supposed confiscation of seats of Algerian diplomatic representations in Morocco. Contrary to these allegations, the Chancellery and the Residence of the former Algerian Embassy in Rabat – whose land was indeed […]

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“The importance of religious preaching and the place of preachers”, theme of second Ramadan lecture chaired by Morocco’s King

“The importance of religious preaching and the place of preachers” was the theme of the second Ramadan lecture given in Rabat Monday under the chairmanship of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, who was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ismail. The lecture was given by Vice […]

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French AFD contributes €134.7 million to Morocco’s education system reform

The French Development Agency (AFD) will contribute €134.7 million to the public policy budget and the support program of the 2022-2026 roadmap for the reform of Morocco’s national education system. The related loan protocol and financing agreement were signed in Rabat this Monday by Minister in charge of the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, and the French […]

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Energy: Chariot to sell one of its subsidiaries to focus on gas assets in Morocco

UK Company Chariot has decided to conduct a strategic review of its “Transitional Power” division which is present in South Africa, providing sustainable power and water solutions in renewable energy generation and electricity trading. Since 2020, Chariot has built a transitional energy group spanning natural gas, renewables, and green hydrogen. As these divisions have grown, […]

Finance Headlines Morocco

Morocco offers earthquake reconstruction aid to 51,300 households

Morocco has offered 1 billion dirhams so far in reconstruction aid to 51,300 households hose houses were totally or partially destroyed in the September 7 quake that hit the High Atlas. The government has offered 20,000 dirhams in a first stage aid to families to start rebuilding their homes and started disbursing a second batch […]

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Morocco’s legal cannabis harvest at 294 tons in 2023

Morocco reported a legal harvest of 294 tons of cannabis, the first since the country allowed the cultivation of the plant for medical and industrial purposes, the national agency for the regulations of activities linked to cannabis ANRAC said. The news was first reported by le360 citing ANRAC which said it offered permits to farmers […]