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Morocco has moved to tighten controls on exports of copper alloy ingots, requiring prior authorization for overseas shipments under new rules aimed at safeguarding domestic supply and curbing market distortions. An order published in the official gazette on May 7 adds copper alloy ingots to the list of goods subject to quantitative export restrictions, amending […]
France reiterated that the “present and future of the Sahara lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty” and outlined the precise measures to apply this decision. This position was expressed on Wedneday in Rabat by French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in a joint press briefing following his talks with his Moroccan peer Nasser […]
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, expressed his thanks to Morocco and France for organizing and co-chairing the second Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in the Francophone Environment, held on Wednesday in Rabat. During the conference’s opening session, Guterres said in a pre-recorded speech that peacekeeping is one of the UN’s most concrete facets, […]
Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali told the Chamber of Councilors on Tuesday that Morocco authorized renewable energy projects totaling approximately 3,000 megawatts in the first quarter of 2026 alone — representing close to one third of the country’s current total installed electricity capacity — with associated investments estimated at nearly 22 billion […]
Morocco’s foreign ministry welcomed Guinea-Bissau’s endorsement of its Atlantic-focused cooperation initiatives, as the two countries pledged to deepen bilateral ties and align positions on key regional issues. Spearheaded by Morocco, the Atlantic initiative aims to unlock the potential of landlocked Sahel nations by giving them access to the Atlantic. Morocco had said it was ready […]
Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc is boosting transatlantic flight capacity ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Company has added 32 special flights between Casablanca and major American host cities as Moroccan fans are expected to travel to the USA to support the Atlas Lions. The additional flights, offering more than 8,800 additional […]
The Stimson Center has praised Morocco’s political and institutional progress, describing the kingdom as advancing along a “steady trajectory of reform” driven by gradual change and institutional stability. In a recent assessment, the Washington-based think tank highlighted Morocco’s hybrid governance model combining a constitutional monarchy with a pluralist parliamentary system. “Morocco operates a system that […]
Morocco’s Atlas Cubs defeated Egypt 2-1 to advance to the quarter-final of the U-17 African Cup of Nations 2026 taking place in Morocco from 13 May to 2 June. The Moroccan goals were scored by Mohamed Amine Moustache in the 18th minute and Imrane Talai in the 45+2 minute. Egypt responded shortly after the restart in […]
Morocco raised 2.25 billion euros through an international bond issuance, according to reports from local media, in a deal that has drawn criticism over the government’s lack of communication with markets ahead of the sale. The euro-denominated offering was split into two tranches with maturities of eight and 12 years, le360 reported citing anonymous sources. […]
Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed on Tuesday its firm and constant position on Morocco’s sovereignty over of the Sahara. This stance was expressed by Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, João Bernardo Vieira, during a press briefing following talks in Rabat with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. João Bernardo Vieira reiterated his country’s unwavering support for the territorial integrity […]