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Sahara: First briefing of de Mistura before Security Council amid growing support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan

The UN Security Council holds this Wednesday a behind-closed doors meeting on the Sahara. The Council will be briefed by Minurso Chief Alexander Ivanko and UN Envoy for the Sahara Staffan de Mistura. It is the first time that de Mistura addresses the Security Council members since his appointment as the Personal Envoy of the […]

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Morocco-Saudi Arabia: Towards the creation of an integrated industrial system

Morocco and Saudi Arabia agreed on Monday to draw a roadmap for the creation of an integrated industrial system to increase investment opportunities and promote employment between the two kingdoms. The announcement was made during a meeting in Jeddah, between Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, and Moroccan Minister of […]

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Al-Arab Newspaper decries Algeria for obstructing adoption at the UN of statement on Palestinian cause

The London-based Al-Arab newspaper has decried Algeria for having obstructed at the United Nations the adoption of a statement on the Palestinian cause presented by the Arab group to satisfy its relentless resentment against Morocco. Algeria’s obstructive attitude on a vital issue for the Arab world has raised real concerns and apprehensions within the Arab […]

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Morocco’s 2022 growth forecast drops to 1.7%- government

Morocco’s economic outlook has worsened due to drought and external shocks, notably imported inflation, with growth prospects seen at between 1.5% and 1.7%, head of the Moroccan government Aziz Akhannouch said. The government had based its 2022 budget on a growth forecast of 3.2% and expected its budget deficit at 6.1%. Akhannouch said that high […]

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King Mohammed VI, King Abdullah II discuss escalation in Al Quds

King Mohammed VI and King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed this Monday in a phone talk the situation in the city of Al Quds and the Al Aqsa Mosque following the incursions by Israeli forces in sacred shrines and attacks on worshippers. The Royal Office said in a statement that King Mohammed VI, Chairman of […]

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Mauritania does not buy Algerian propaganda

Mauritania has given Algeria a very cold shower by rejecting the propaganda of the morally bankrupt military junta in Algiers which desperately seeks to stoke tension in the region and with Morocco in particular.   In recent days, the Algerian military junta that rules behind a civilian curtain attempted to use Mauritania twice to serve […]

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Morocco set to become regional air defense industry hub

Three aerospace companies, Sabca Maroc, Belgium’s Sabena- an offshore of Blueberry Group- and the US Lockhead Martin will open the first maintenance plant dedicated to Moroccan military aircrafts, which is also poised to serve as a maintenance hub for friendly countries in the region operating airplanes such as C130. Morocco is building on its position […]

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Morocco, a strategic partner for Italy – FM Luigi Di Maio

Morocco is a strategic partner and a key interlocutor for Italy in the region, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said. “Morocco is a strategic partner for Italy and a key interlocutor on regional issues, starting with Libya,” the Italian minister wrote in a tweet following a phone conversation he had on Friday with his […]

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Israeli Raid on Al Aqsa Mosque: Rabat condemns “blatant aggression“

Morocco has strongly condemned the raid of Israeli occupation forces on Al Aqsa Mosque, the closing of its gates and the attack against unarmed worshipers in the mosque compound, leaving many injured. “This blatant aggression and methodical provocation during the holy month of Ramadan against the sanctity of the mosque and its place in the […]

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Morocco to unveil first LNG import contracts in ‘upcoming days’

Morocco will enter the LNG market in the next upcoming days after it finalizes supply deals, as it seeks to bolster the share of natural gas in its energy mix, Energy Minister Leila Benali said. The Minister added that her department had talks with Portugal, France and Spain to activate the unused capacity in their […]