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The International consulting firms ILF and DORIS Engineering have been chosen to conduct phase II of the FEED (Front End Engineering Design) study of the Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline project, a key strategic undertaking for Africa’s energy development and sovereignty. The onshore and offshore gas pipeline will cross the land and waters of 16 countries along […]
The African Development Bank Group will lend Morocco €87 million to help the country implement the Support Program for the Generalization of Social Coverage. The primary objective of this operation is to consolidate the foundations of a viable social protection program based on an integrated and inclusive approach, said the African financial institution in a […]
Cooperation between Morocco and Spain in migration management and the fight against illegal migration is an example of political dialogue between partners, Spain’s Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, told Justice and Home Affairs ministers of the 27 EU Member States. Speaking at a meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers of the European Union member […]
The United States has become Spain’s main gas supplier after it reduced substantially gas imports from Algeria following the unilateral Algerian decision of shutting down the Maghreb Europe gas pipeline (GME), the failure of Algerian regime to honor its commitment and attempts to weaponize gas supplies for geopolitical gains. Latest data published by Enagas, Spanish […]
King Mohammed VI has pardoned 979 convicts on the eve of Eid Al Adha celebrated Sunday in the North African Kingdom. A press release issued Saturday by the Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon. The list includes inmates who were granted a pardon over their remaining jail terms, […]
The Tangier Police foiled, early Saturday morning, an illegal immigration attempt and arrested 25 individuals from sub-Saharan African countries. According to a statement from the National Police (DGST), the suspects were arrested at a checkpoint at Tangier’s entrance, immediately after their arrival on board a public transport bus in possession of 36 artisanal iron objects, […]
Spain and the EU paid tribute to Morocco’s efforts to curb illegal migration as the three parties agreed to cooperate closely against migrant trafficking networks whom they blamed for the violent crossing attempt into Melilla on June 24. Moroccan authorities said 23 migrants died in a violent crossing attempt after they stormed a narrow border […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences to the Emperor of Japan Naruhito, following the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In this message, the Sovereign said he learned with deep emotion and grief the despicable assassination of Shinzo Abe, expressing on this occasion to Emperor Naruhito and, through him, […]
Former Spanish defense minister and former chief of intelligence services José Bono has commended his country’s supportive stand of the Moroccan autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty, stressing the importance for Rabat and Madrid of maintaining a good relationship. “The position adopted by the government of Pedro Sanchez on the Sahara […]
Morocco has hosted within four weeks three key events to leverage resources and spur joint action in favor of Africa’s financial resilience in the face of overlapping crises. Last month, Morocco hosted a meeting of African Union finance ministers to discuss common challenges and how to maintain steady funding for the continental organization. The same […]