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AU-PSC: Morocco underscores interconnection between health security and peace & security

Morocco has underscored the interconnection existing between health security and peace and security and insisted that conflict and instability can exacerbate public health problems. This came at a meeting held this Thursday by the African Union’s Peace and security Council (PSC) on “Health security and the promotion of peace and security in Africa”, chaired by […]

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Spain’s official gazette recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

In a reference to Laayoune as a Moroccan city, the Spanish official gazette has reflected the official position of the country in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The Spanish official gazette had in August cited Laayoune in a text, in a move that shows Spanish commitment to its 2022 declaration in which it […]

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Rabat hosts a cyber security conclave

The 5th edition of the “Cyber Security Conclave – Morocco” kicked off on Wednesday in Rabat with the participation of over 350 cybersecurity authorities, public decision-makers, business leaders, managers, and cybersecurity professionals from several African and Arab countries. The two-day meeting reflects the crucial importance of cooperation in the field of cybersecurity and aims to […]

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Morocco’s pioneering role in green energy sector highlighted by US news outlet

Morocco’s pioneering role and exemplary record in the sector of green energy have been highlighted by US news website “RealClear Defense” which pointed out that the North African Kingdom has risen to the challenge of green energy at a time when the insidious but ongoing crisis generated by climate change arguably puts the entire globe […]

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Rabat Tough Words for Pretoria’s Provocative Meddling

Morocco has sent a strong rebuking message to South Africa for its malicious and disruptive meddling in the Sahara issue and the UN-led political process. “South Africa was and will remain a marginal actor in the Moroccan Sahara issue and a dissonant voice, without any influence or weight,” said Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita at […]

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Morocco and the U.S. Discuss Military Cooperation, Defense Industry and Training

Morocco and the United States discussed on Tuesday in Rabat military cooperation, including defense industry, the acquisition of military materials & equipment, training and technology transfer During a meeting held Tuesday at the Royal Armed Forces General Staff Headquarters, Lt. Gen., Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces, Commander of the South Zone and U.S. Deputy […]

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Dominican Republic, Eswatini and Comoros Reaffirm Steadfast Backing to Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

The Dominican Republic, the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Union of the Comoros have all reiterated their unwavering support for Morocco’s realistic & credible autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty in line with UN Security Council resolutions. The supportive standing was voiced by the foreign ministers of the three countries during their […]

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Forbes Africa highlights Morocco’s economic miracle, its commitment to co-development

Forbes Africa magazine highlighted, in its February-March edition, Morocco’s economic model and its commitment to co-development and shared prosperity on the continent. In a special report entitled “Morocco: Unlocking Opportunities at The Crossroads of Continents,” the magazine sheds light on the Kingdom’s achievements in key sectors with high added value for Morocco as well as […]

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Sahara: FM reiterates Gabon’s unconditional support for Morocco’s sovereignty

Morocco “will always have the unconditional and continued support of Gabon regarding the Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara,” Gabon’s Foreign Minister Régis Onanga Ndiaye, said Monday in Rabat. “I would like to reaffirm that Morocco has always been a privileged partner of Gabon, and in this context the Kingdom of Morocco will always have the […]

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Morocco’s trade deficit shrinks in 2023 following record exports

Morocco’s trade deficit shrank 7.5% in 2023 thanks to a record performance by the tourism and automotive sector and higher remittances from Moroccans abroad. The deficit stood at 286 billion dirhams following a drop in imports to 715 billion and an increase in exports to 429 billion dirhams. The drop in the import bell was […]