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The birth of the nine babies was a world first. The Malian nonuplets born in Morocco are six-month-old this Thursday, November 4 and they are doing well. They are still in Casablanca, Morocco. As they were very premature, they spent long weeks in an incubator and were under close medical supervision. Now, the babies are […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is committed to supporting the implementation of advanced regionalization, particularly in the Marrakech-Safi region, through major structuring projects, said new EBRD director in Morocco Antoine Sallé de Chou. The EBRD director’s remarks were made at a press briefing Wednesday following a meeting with the Wali of the […]
Algeria once again leveled unfounded accusations against Morocco claiming that shelling by the Moroccan army killed three Algerian nationals In response to the fake news, a Moroccan well-informed source told French news agency AFP on Wednesday that despite these completely unfounded accusations by the Algerian regime, which has seemingly departed from all sense of reason, […]
Following reactions of several Members of the European Parliament regarding Algeria’s unilateral decision not to renew the agreement to supply Europe with gas via the Maghreb-Europe Gas pipeline, the European Parliament has officially referred the issue to the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. MEP and former President of the […]
The Mauritanian football federation is in talks with Morocco’s technician Jamal Sellami to give him the reins of the national team, which is preparing its participation in the next African Cup of Nations (CAN 2021), scheduled in Cameroon next year (January 9 to February 6). The Mauritanian football federation, led by Ahmed Yahya sacked last […]
Morocco has implemented 50 renewable energy projects with a total installed capacity of 3,950 MW, while more than 60 other projects are under development or implementation, said Tuesday Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, as part of his participation in the COP26. Speaking at the global summit of leaders on the acceleration of innovation and deployment […]
Morocco has revised upwards its ambitions for renewable energies. The target, set for 2030, will be reached five years earlier, in 2025. The transition to a green economy is firmly underway. “This is undoubtedly one of the most important announcements made by the new Moroccan government,” commented La Vie Éco weekly magazine, deploring that this […]
The Algerian regime has proved once again that it is not a reliable partner for Europe by deciding unilaterally to close the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, said Aymeric Chauprade, a former Member of European Parliament. This 1,400 km long pipeline, which was inaugurated in 1996, used to supply Spain with natural gas via Morocco. After cutting […]
The deputy president of the Libyan Presidential Council, Abdullah Allafi, has commended the “major role” played by King Mohammed VI in the settlement of the Libyan conflict. “The efforts of H.M. King Mohammed VI and his support for the consensus project between all Libyan parties since 2014 have led to the signing of the Skhirat […]
Low-cost airline company Ryanair has accused Portuguese authorities of “unlawfully” blocking three new routes to Morocco causing the cancellation of flights for over 3,000 Portuguese passengers on Oct.31. “This is a clear breach of the EU Open Skies Agreement in place with Morocco”, said Ryanair in a press release, noting that the company has operated […]