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Libyan Conflict: International, regional organizations commend Morocco’s constructive role in advancing a peaceful settlement

As Moroco is hosting an inter-Libyan dialogue that seeks to foster the recently-decreed ceasefire, build trust between the Libyan parties, and pave the way for a lasting political solution, several international and regional organizations have commended the Kingdom for its active and constructive contribution to a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Libya. The United […]

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Morocco to allow foreigners access upon hotel reservation

Moroccan tourism operators have received a boon after Moroccan authorities gave access to foreigners upon hotel reservation or invitation from a Moroccan enterprise. Foreign visitors should, however, have been tested negative for the coronavirus, which has caused a crisis in Morocco’s vital tourism sector. Morocco has allowed special flights for its nationals and foreign legal […]

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Morocco, Egypt discus Libyan political solution

Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks with his Egyptian peer Sameh Shokry on the situation in Libya and the latest efforts to push for a political solution. This came as Morocco hosts talks in Bouznika, bringing together representatives of the Tobrouk-based Libyan parliament and the Libyan High Council of state, with the first representing […]

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Inter-Libyan dialogue resumes in Bouznika

The Inter-Libyan dialogue that opened Sunday in Bouznika, to the south of capital Rabat, resumed this Monday with the participation of the delegations of the High Council of State and the Tobruk-based House of Representatives. The delegation of the Tobruk Parliament is led by MP Youssef El Akkouri and that of the High Council of […]

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Inter-Libyan talks in Morocco to foster ceasefire, seek political consensus – FM says

Morocco is facilitating dialogue between Libyan rivals in order to foster ceasefire, build trust and assist Libyans reach a lasting political solution, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said. Speaking at the opening of inter-Libyan talks in Bouznika (south of Rabat), the Minister pointed out that the positive dynamics observed recently in the Libyan dossier, in […]

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Morocco locks down Casablanca after surge in Covid-19 cases

Morocco’s economic powerhouse, Casablanca, has been locked down after it registered 773 coronavirus cases on Sunday. Authorities said in a statement entrance and exist of the city will be subject to a special permit and all schools from primary to university will have to adopt distance learning. This comes as hospitals in the city have […]

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Morocco hosts inter-Libyan meeting

Morocco is  hosting this Sunday and Monday an inter-Libyan meeting with the aim of consolidating the ceasefire and relaunching the political process, local media report. Libyans on both sides remain very discreet about the agenda of these meetings, but according to media reports two dialogue committees, each composed of 7 people, have been formed to […]

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Beirut blasts: Morocco urges UNESCO to support rehabilitation of schools, cultural heritage buildings

Morocco has urged the UNESCO to grant substantial support to Lebanon for the rehabilitation of schools and cultural heritage buildings, damaged in the devastating blasts that rocked the Lebanese capital and wreaked havoc throughout the city, killing close to 200 people, injuring thousands of others, and leaving around a quarter of a million homeless. It […]

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OCP Africa helps Côte d’Ivoire bolster rice production

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the Moroccan OCP Group, will supply Côte d’Ivoire with customized fertilizers to help this African country boost its rice production. A cooperation agreement was inked on Friday in Abidjan between the two sides. The deal sealed with OCP will enable the government of Côte d’Ivoire to speed up the implementation […]