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Morocco, Israel ink three transportation deals

Three transport cooperation agreements were signed on Monday in Rabat between Morocco and Israel to facilitate exchanges between the two countries. The agreements cover maritime transport to encourage direct shipping between the two countries, reciprocal recognition of driving licenses and facilitate exchanges related to road safety and transportation innovation. The agreements were initialed by the […]

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Morocco’s King represented at inauguration ceremony of Nigerian President by head of Government

King Mohammed VI was represented at the inauguration ceremony of the new president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented, on Monday in Abuja, His Majesty The inauguration ceremony of Nigerian president Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima took place this Monday at Eagle Square in capital Abuja, before […]

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Morocco: Three-member cell affiliated to Daesh dismantled in Tangier

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) announced this Monday it has dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated to “Daesh” organization that was operating in the city of Tangier. The cell members, aged between 31 and 40, were preparing to carry out dangerous terrorist projects aimed at undermining the security and stability of the Kingdom, according […]

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Sudan: Morocco Remains Ready to provide all necessary support for resolution of crisis

The government of Morocco has voiced readiness to provide the necessary and possible support to help Sudan overcome its crisis, saying Rabat is confident in the Sudanese people’s capacity to reach a compromise for the sake of security and stability of their country. Addressing remotely the African Union Peace and Security Council, convened this weekend […]

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UN/Sahara: Several countries reaffirm support for Moroccan Autonomy Plan

Several countries have reaffirmed strong support for the “realistic & serious” autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty during the UN C-24 regional seminar held lately in Bali, Indonesia. Addressing the UN Committee, the representative of Gabon said her country backs the “credible” autonomy plan proposed by Rabat for a lasting […]

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Morocco’s CGEM Hails British Justice’s Rejection of Pro-Separatist Action, Calls ‘Victory’ for Both Countries’ Businesses

British Justice’s rejection of pro-separatist action, a ‘victory’ for both countries’ businesses, CGEM says London Court of Appeal’s rejection of the case brought by pro-separatist NGO WSC against the Morocco-UK trade agreement is a victory for Moroccan and British companies, says the General Confederation of Moroccan Businesses (CGEM). The CGEM welcomed in a press release […]

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An Ode to Morocco on the Financial Times

The charm of Morocco with all its picturesque landscape, enchanting centuries-old cities, and enchanting cultural diversity, arts, cuisine and smells were neatly woven in a story by the Financial Times’ travel editor Maria Shollenbarger, who gave the reader a sense of the Morocco experience. Shollenbarger traveled with her 80-year-old mother who came all the way […]

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US First Lady to visit Morocco part of a coming trip to MENA region, Europe – Spokesperson

The First Lady of the United States Jill Biden will visit Morocco, part of a coming trip she is making to the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe shortly, her spokesperson Vanessa Valdivia announced on Friday. The Firt Lady’s visit to the kingdom is part of a tour of the Middle East, North Africa and […]

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Morocco Celebrates Africa’s Day and Its South-South Cooperation Policy

Morocco celebrated on Thursday Africa’s Day and its solidarity south-south cooperation spearheaded by King Mohammed VI for the emergence of a New, strong, stable, unified and prosperous Africa upbeat over its future. In a keynote address, Foreign minister Nasser Bourita said under the Royal farsighted leadership, Morocco has made African integration and South-South cooperation cornerstone […]

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Industry takes lion’s share in Morocco’s government investment plan for 2023

The Moroccan government has approved 76.7 billion dirhams, or 7.67 billion dollars in investment projects, of which the industrial sector took the largest chunk. The government geared 53.6 billion dirhams to industry, that is 70% of the total investments planned this year, followed by desalination with 14% and renewable energies with 4%. In total 21 […]