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Madrid hosts May 25 through October 16 an exhibition celebrating the centuries-old relations between Morocco and Spain and the neighborly ties that have united the two countries throughout history. The exhibition themed “Around the Columns of Hercules” is held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and King Felipe VI and is co-organized by […]
Morocco’s Renaissance of Berkane won for the second time in its history the Cup of the African Football Confederation, Friday evening, in Uyo in Nigeria. Renaissance Sportive of Berkane (RSB) beat the South African Orlando Pirates in the final by 5 penalty shots to 4 after a 1-1 draw. Following this victory, King Mohammed VI […]
Morocco has secured enough wheat stocks to cover four months of its needs as the agriculture ministry launched a tender to build additional stocks. Despite the surge in wheat prices due to the supply disruptions resulting from the Russia-Ukraine war, Morocco maintains its subsidies for soft wheat flour, government spokesman Mustapha Baitas said. The agriculture […]
Amid a global shortage in fertilizers and their inputs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the suspension of traditional supplies from Eastern Europe, many countries have expressed interest in Morocco’s fertilizer products, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Japan, Peru… Bangladesh is planning to import 40,000 tons of DAP (di-ammonium phosphate) fertilizer from Morocco’s phosphates and fertilizers producer, […]
The measures taken to end contraband, notably with the two occupied enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, resulted in additional gains for the customs administration estimated at 4 billion dirhams ($400 million). In its annual report for 2021, the customs administration said Morocco’s crackdown on smuggling was backed by measures to create jobs and curb the […]
An African Network of Urban Agencies and similar institutions was launched on Thursday in Kisumu, Kenya, at the initiative of Morocco. The network was launched during the 9th edition of the Africities Summit held this May 17-21. The initiative, crafted in partnership between the Federation of Urban Agencies of Morocco “MAJAL” and the Ministry of […]
“The spiritual leadership and prayers of HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, are precious to us,” said Pope Francis on Wednesday. Pope Francis made the remarks when receiving the King’s advisor, Andre Azoulay, who came to greet the Supreme Pontiff in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican City. Azoulay, who was accompanied by […]
King Mohammed VI has been awarded the “Esquipulas Peace Prize»; the highest distinction bestowed by the regional parliamentary organization FOPREL. The Forum of Presidents of Legislative Powers of Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico (FOPREL) awarded the distinction to King Mohammed VI, under a resolution adopted at the opening of the 26th extraordinary session of […]
The Summit of the International Transport Forum (ITF), held in Leipzig, Germany, under the presidency of Morocco, highlighted the role of transport in the development of inclusive societies. The various debates that took place during this international meeting focused on how to promote universal access to transport so that “no one is left behind” and […]
Members of the Moroccan Jewish community gathered on Wednesday at the historic Jewish cemetery of Meknes to celebrate the Hillula of Tzadikim for the first time in 60 years. Placed under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, the Great Hillula of Tzadikim of Meknes was celebrated by members of the […]