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Marrakech hosted the 93rd General Assembly of Interpol which elected France’s Lucas Philippe as new president for a four-year term. Philippe succeeds Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates, whose mandate has ended. Beyond the election, the Marrakech assembly became a platform to celebrate Morocco’s growing stature in international security cooperation. Delegates and senior […]
Uber announced its return to Morocco, marking a major step in the country’s urban mobility landscape. The global ride-hailing giant, already active in more than 70 countries, confirmed the launch of its services in Casablanca and Marrakech through exclusive partnerships with transport operators. The move comes as Morocco accelerates its digital transformation and prepares to […]
The belated publication of the UN Security Council Resolution 2797 was a diplomatic earthquake that exposed Algeria’s role as a party to the conflict. In a desperate bid to dilute its own responsibility, Algiers tried to alter the Arabic version of the text, pushing for “two parties” instead of “all parties,” with the goal of […]
The 17th MEDays Forum commenced in Tangier, gathering over 7,000 participants from more than 120 countries to address global economic challenges under the theme “Fractures and Polarization: Reinventing the Global Equation.” A prominent opening panel positioned Morocco as Africa’s most reliable investment destination. Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju congratulated Morocco on recent United Nations […]
The European Union lawmakers rejected on Wednesday a motion aimed at blocking the new farming deal between Morocco and the EU, including products from Moroccan Saharan territory. By rejecting the motion, tabled by pro-polisario lobbyists paid by Algeria, the European Parliament sends Algerian regime a strong message saying that the new EU-Morocco agricultural trade agreement […]
Palestinian Ambassador to Morocco Jamal Choubki praised King Mohammed VI’s vision for achieving a just and durable solution to the Palestinian cause during remarks Wednesday in Ifrane at the closing ceremony of Bayt Mal Al-Qods Agency’s winter university program. The ambassador specifically highlighted the significance of the royal message addressed to Coly Seck, chairman of […]
The revenues of the OCP group have increased over the first nine months of 2025 to $9.04 billion up from $6.95 billion reported the same period last year. Growth was driven primarily by higher export volumes of phosphate rock and fertilizers, supported by strong global demand and OCP’s ability to meet incremental regional demand, said […]
American tech giant NVIDIA has identified Morocco as a priority market for expansion following its June entry into South Africa, signaling the continent’s growing importance in global artificial intelligence infrastructure development. The company recently sent a delegation to meet key economic stakeholders in Morocco’s capital, according to industry reports. This strategic move reflects Africa’s determination […]
Africa has taken decisive steps to reclaim control over value creation from its natural resources as global demand for critical metals accelerates. The Marrakech Declaration adopted by Morocco’s International Mining Congress, held Nov. 24 -26, marks a strategic milestone in continental resource governance. The energy transition narrative long focused on replacing fossil fuels with renewable […]
A delegation from Hezbollah, Iran’s backed Lebanese Shia group, posing as Syrian religious leaders, visited lately the Polisario-controlled Tindouf Camps, southern Algeria. The visit has triggered security alarms among American and European counter-terrorism agencies as the move confirms the links between the Algeria-backed Polisario militia and the Iranian proxies seeking to expand to North Africa […]