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Algeria withdraws from a meeting because of display of Morocco’s undivided map including the Sahara

An Algerian delegation withdrew from an online meeting, held in Rabat on Tuesday, April 6, by customs directors in North Africa and the Middle East. An Algerian delegation withdrew from the Regional Meeting of General Directors of Customs in North Africa, the Near and Middle East held on Tuesday, April 6.   The decision to […]

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Morocco’s intelligence tips enabled France to foil terrorist plot

Morocco’s domestic intelligence agency, the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), conveyed France essential information about a French woman of Moroccan origin, who was plotting a terrorist attack in a church.   The information was transmitted by the DGST on April 1, 2021, to the French external and internal intelligence services (DGSE-DGSI).   The data […]

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A Senegalese consulate in Dakhla, a living symbol of excellent bilateral ties – Senegalese FM

Senegalese Foreign Minister Aïssata Tall Sall described the opening Monday of her country’s consulate general in Dakhla as a “living symbol” of the excellence of the age-old relations between Rabat and Dakar. “This consulate general will serve to magnify the excellence of our relations”, under the leadership of the two Heads of State, King Mohammed […]

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Tunisia sends ministerial team to lure Russian holidaymakers

A high key Tunisian delegation has flown to Russian Monday in a bid to promote the North African country as a tourism destination among  Russian tourists. Tourism Minister Habib Ammar,  head of the national observatory of new and emerging diseases Nissaf Ben Alaya, and Secretary of state of the foreign ministry Mohamed Ali Nafti will […]

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As Senegal opens consulate in Dakhla, Morocco deplores Algeria’s role in perpetuating Sahara conflict

The opening of the Senegalese consulate in Dakhla was met with jubilation in Morocco and despair amid the Algerian regime. Speaking at a press conference in Dakhla on this occasion, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita called on Algeria to uphold its role as the main party in the Sahara conflict and engage in direct negotiations […]

Business Headlines Morocco

Morocco promotes industry 4.0 for advanced manufacturing & competitiveness

With the advent of the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), the Moroccan government wants to adopt innovative technologies such as intelligent robotics, artificial intelligence …combined with new approaches to data management to take up upcoming challenges. The goal is to enable local manufacturers and the supply chain save time, boost productivity, reduce waste and costs, […]

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Morocco’s economy expected to grow 14.5% in second quarter

Morocco’s economic growth is expected to jump 14.5% in the second quarter this year after a growth of 0.7% in the first quarter, the high commission for planning said. The forecast is based on a 13.7% improvement in agricultural activity, the agency said as abundant rainfall bodes well for the crop year. Morocco’s economic growth […]

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Algeria turns back to accord with Morocco on iron mine in Tindouf

Algerian state media announced that the country signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of Chinese companies to exploit an iron ore in Tindouf, near the Moroccan border, in a move that violates an agreement signed with Morocco.   The consortium, which includes China International Water & Electric Corp, Heyday Solar and the iron […]

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Senegal, latest African country to open a consulate in Dakhla

Senegal has joined the club of African countries that have taken their recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara to a tangible consular level by opening a general consulate in Dakhla this Monday.   The move by Senegal in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity has a heavy weight on the continent and sends a strong […]

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Sahara: Youth of US Democratic Party supports Morocco’s territorial integrity from Dakhla

A delegation of the Young Democrats of America (YDA), the youth wing of the US Democratic Party, expressed its unconditional support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and for the Autonomy Plan as a solution to end the Sahara conflict. This came during the delegation’s visit to Dakhla from March 31 to April 3, where it held […]