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The government of Morocco has voiced deep concern over the serious deteriorating situation in the Gaza Strip following the surge of deadly acts of violence and fighting between a Palestinian militant group and Israeli forces. In a statement released over the weekend, the Moroccan ministry of Foreign Affairs said Morocco, whose Sovereign, King Mohammed VI, […]
Morocco, in partnership with U.S. Africa Command, hosted in Marrakesh Aug.1-5, the 2022 “Africa Endeavor” symposium within the frame of the longstanding and strong military cooperation between Morocco and the United States. Africa Endeavor is an annual senior leader and communications symposium designed to encourage interoperability and advance national cyber strategy across African partner nations. […]
Cycling from the Netherlands down to Senegal may be a mission impossible for most people, but not for Moroccan Karim Mosta. He is a cycling enthusiast who loves adventures. Karim, 68, is a two-time winner of the Ultra Marathon World Cup. Despite his age, he rode from Amsterdam all the way to Dakar, a three-month […]
Algeria has taken another unilateral move in its relations with Morocco by pushing forward with the exploitation of a huge iron mine in Tindouf region in total disregard for a 1972 border treaty with Morocco which provided for the shared and equal exploitation of the mine. The pact was interpreted as the price that Morocco […]
The mayorship of Casablanca issued directives punishing the acts of wasting water in the city of 5 million inhabitants as the country faces an acute water shortage due to climate change and successive droughts. Casablanca authorities banned the use of drinking water for irrigating green spaces as well as cleaning of vehicles and streets as […]
Morocco’s automotive exports have recorded a 30.1% increase in the first half of 2022, reaching $5.1 Billion, compared to $4.0 billion a year earlier. The Moroccan automobile exports have thus confirmed their upward trend, during the first six months of the year, their highest level compared to the same period of the last five years, […]
Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, held a meeting, Tuesday in Rabat, with the Inspector General of the Israeli police, Yaakov Shabti, that focused on cooperation relations in the security field. The Israeli official is on a working visit to Morocco at the head of a large security delegation. The visit […]
President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, was named Ambassador of World Peace by the Spanish Foundation of the Order of Peace, in recognition of her defense of human rights, both in Morocco and internationally. The Málaga-based Foundation highlights, in a statement, the efforts made by Bouayach in favor of human rights, […]
The management of Al-Makassed Charity Hospital in Al-Quds, the largest hospital in Palestine, commended Morocco for its support for the health sector in Al Quds city. The hospital management expressed, in a statement released Wednesday, its thanks and gratitude to Morocco for its generous and continuous support to al-Makassed hospital, through the Bayt Mal Al […]
Thanks to its successful development journey and deep insights into Africa, Morocco can play now the strategically critical role of bridge between U.S. business and Africa, says Global Policy Institute. Commenting the latest U.S.-Africa Summit hosted by Marrakesh on July 19-22, Paolo von Schirach, President of the Washington-based Think thank, said the selection of Morocco […]