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Moroccan King’s mediation for opening of Allenby Border Crossing commended as a diplomatic, humanitarian breakthrough

The mediation conducted by King Mohammed VI that led to opening of the Allenby Border Crossing 24/7 has been commended by many politicians, MPs, and analysts, who described the opening of the border crossing as a diplomatic and humanitarian breakthrough. The opening, without interruption, of the Allenby/King Hussein border crossing, linking the West Bank and […]

Europe Headlines International Morocco

Sahara: Portuguese FM hails Autonomy Plan as a significant initiative, a step forward

Portuguese Foreign Minister, João Gomes Cravinho, hailed the Autonomy Plan presented by Morocco to reach a solution to the dispute over the Sahara, calling it a “significant” initiative and a “step forward”. “The autonomy plan presented by Morocco is an important, significant plan and a step forward,” said the Portuguese FM in a statement to […]

Editorials Headlines Morocco Opinions

Morocco’s King praised for major role he played in opening of Israeli-Jordanian border crossing

The leadership of King Mohammed VI and the major role he played in the reopening of the Allenby Bridge has been hailed by US and Israeli officials. A senior official of President Joe Biden’s Administration hailed, on Saturday, the “key role” played by the Kingdom of Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, in […]

Headlines Morocco

Morocco relocates 1156 households as it battles wildfires

As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in Morocco’s north, authorities relocate 1156 households away from the blaze in the area of Laarach, while firefighting efforts in the land and air tirelessly continue to battle wildfires.   In total, more than 1500 hectares have been destroyed by the fires in the regions of Taza, Ouazzane, Chaouen […]

Business Headlines Morocco

Morocco’s growth seen at 1.3 in 2022, inflation to tamper next year- HCP says

Morocco’s growth will be limited to 1.3% only in 2022, down from 7.9% last year, due to external shocks and drought, Morocco’s statistics agency HCP said.   While highlighting the uncertainties surrounding the global economic outlook, the agency expected Morocco’s economic growth to recover to 3.4% next year on the back of a higher agricultural […]

Headlines Tunisia

Tunisia: Inter-Parliamentary Union seeks clarifications on measures against Ennahda Leader

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has asked for clarifications about the questioning of Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi by Tunisian authorities, a former parliamentarian said on Saturday as reported by Anadolu news agency. Maher Madhioub said in a Facebook post that the IPU’s Human Rights Committee requested clarifications from Tunisian authorities about the freezing of Ghannouchi’s bank […]

Headlines International Morocco

Morocco, USA broker deal between Israel & Palestine for opening of Allenby crossing

Thanks to a direct mediation by Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, and by the United States, the Israeli authorities have decided to open, without interruption, the Allenby/King Hussein border crossing, linking the West Bank and Jordan. This joint Moroccan-US mediation led to an agreement for the permanent opening of this crossing 24/7. […]

Americas Business Headlines International Morocco

US Congressmen urge President Biden to drop tariffs on Moroccan fertilizers

A bipartisan group of U.S. congressmen urged President Joe Biden to waive duties on fertilizer imports from Morocco and Trinidad & Tobago following the spike of fertilizer prices because of a severe supply shortage. Over thirty senators and House representatives sent on Thursday a letter to President Biden requesting him to help U.S. farmers with […]

Europe Headlines International Maghreb Morocco

Spanish Parliament confirms Government’s position on Sahara; preeminence of Autonomy Plan

The Spanish parliament has just confirmed the position of the Sanchez government in favor of the autonomy plan for the settlement of the Sahara conflict, by rejecting by an overwhelming majority a draft resolution hostile to Morocco, presented by some small independentist parties. Spain’s Congress of Deputies, the lower house of Parliament, confirmed, Thursday evening, […]

Africa Finance Headlines International Morocco

AfDB Pres. Akinwumi Adesina expected in Morocco Monday

President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, is expected in Marrakesh on Monday for a four-day visit. “This visit renews the African Development Bank Group’s commitment to strengthening the exceptional partnership that has united Morocco with the institution for more than half a century – with results that benefit the population,” AfDB […]