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BRICS group said it backs an enduring and mutually acceptable political solution to the Sahara issue in line with UN Security Council resolutions. This came in a statement issued at the end of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg in South Africa, whose government attempted in vain to use the summit to promote the Algeria-backed separatist […]
The members of the United Nations Security Council have lauded Morocco’s efforts and its highly appreciated contributions to resolve the crisis in Libya. In a statement adopted unanimously on Wednesday in New York, the Security Council members “expressed appreciation to the Kingdom of Morocco for hosting the 6+6 Committee in Bouznika from 22 May to […]
Morocco has donated 100 tons of fertilizer to El Salvador to support the country’s agricultural development, according to an announcement made Wednesday by the government of this Central American country. The shipment arrived at the port of Acajutla wherein the fertilizer was placed in a storage facility ahead of its distribution to farmers. Salvadoran Deputy […]
Morocco on Thursday called on the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) in Addis Ababa to improve African governance of cyberspace. At a meeting of the AU PSC held via videoconference and dedicated to a communication on the development of a common position on cybersecurity in Africa, the Kingdom also called for respect for […]
French President Emmanuel Macron has underlined the deep and unshakeable friendship binding his country and Morocco, describing this friendship as the most beautiful legacy of the two countries’ past. In a message of congratulations he sent to King Mohammed VI on the celebration of Youth Day, President Macron pointed out “the deep and unshakeable friendship […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced on Wednesday it has launched the second phase of its “Star Venture” program to support the growth of 8 Moroccan startups. The program, financially supported by Korea, aims to identify high-potential startups and mobilize global expertise to help them develop rapidly, the EBRD said in a […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to champion Soufiane El Bakkali for winning gold Tuesday in the 3,000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest. In this message, the Monarch lauded the athlete’s remarkable performance which enabled him to win this world title for the second consecutive time, becoming an […]
The 10th UNESCO International Geoparks Conference, a major event bringing together experts, government officials, researchers, scientists and Geoparks representatives from around the world, will be held in Morocco September 04-11, 2023. The event, placed under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, will take place in Marrakech, Azilal and Beni Mellal. The conference will be […]
Moroccan Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali won his second consecutive world championship title in the men’s 3,000 metres steeplechase at the World Athletics Championship held in Budapest. El Bakkali romped to victory in 8:03.53, advancing comfortably world record holder Lamecha Girma of Ethiopia (8:05.44). Kenyan Abraham Kibiwot finished third clocking 8:11.98. “After winning in Eugene […]
The Algerian military regime’s obsession with the Sahara issue often manifests itself in erratic acts with the recent inquisition launched in bookshops to withdraw desk earth globes showing Morocco’s full map with the southern provinces included. Videos widely shared on social media showed authority agents withdrawing the maps because they were not compatible with Algeria’s […]