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Morocco is a key country in the fight against terrorism in the region, said Spain’s senior prosecutor Jesus Alonso. “Morocco is in a frontline and is committed like Spain, France and Belgium to uproot this transnational phenomenon that threatens the security and stability of the international community,” Alonso said at a meeting bringing together prosecutors […]
The World Bank approved a $275 million Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Loan for Morocco designed to both help the country strengthen its capacity to manage the financial impact of natural disasters and climate-related shocks, and to upgrade its institutional framework for disaster risk management. Morocco has been hit in recent years by the impact […]
The European Union announced on Wednesday a €101.7 million financial assistance to support Morocco’s efforts to combat human smuggling and manage irregular migration. The EU funding will also serve to raise awareness among young people and their families about the risks involved in attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea. “With this new financial assistance, we […]
King Mohammed VI has called on Islamic States to adopt a new roadmap that would help capitalize on the Islamic World’s human and natural resources, implement a new proactive, future-oriented approach to development, develop appropriate strategies and plans for upcoming generations, and take actions to consolidate political stability, promote sustainable development, guarantee safety and food […]
Jamaica’s support for the Algerian-backed Polisario militias is a thing of the past as the Caribbean country reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara as well as UN efforts to reach a lasting, political and mutually acceptable solution to the over four-decade dispute. Jamaica has dealt the Polisario a severe […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved on Wednesday a €245 million loan to the National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) to enable the Moroccan utility company expand its rural electrification projects. “Developing a reliable electricity network will enable the Kingdom to meet an energy demand recording a 5 pc annual growth” said Mohamed […]
The 4th French-Moroccan Parliamentary Forum is held in Paris Dec.12-14 to discuss several issues related to the role of parliamentary diplomacy in combating climate change and enhancing democracy. The two countries MPs will also look into ways of fostering Moroccan-French partnership in boosting peace, security and development in Africa and in the region. The Moroccan […]
The seaside town of Dakhla, the pearl of Southern Morocco, has been awarded the title of Euro-Mediterranean City of Sport 2020, an international recognition of the efforts made by local authorities, sports associations and clubs making the city a popular sports destination. The award was handed over to the representatives of the Moroccan city at […]
The Union of Arab Football Associations, UAFA, has slapped a $57,000 fine on Raja Casablanca because of fans’ inappropriate behavior during the Nov. 23 tie with city rival Wydad as the two clubs clashed for the last 16 match of the Arab Club Championship also known as the Mohammed VI Cup. Raja axed Wydad 5-5 […]
The United Nations has affirmed that no decision has so far been made on the appointment of a new UN Sahara envoy in replacement of German Horst Köhler, 76, who stepped down last May “for health reasons”. In his daily press briefing, Farhan Haq, Deputy spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, said on Tuesday “there were […]