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Arab Gulf countries have thanked King Mohammed VI for the strong support and clear solidarity expressed by Morocco following the deadly missile attacks launched by the Iranian regime against member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The praise of the Moroccan supportive stand was made during the 8th Morocco-GCC Joint Ministerial Meeting, held […]
Former United Nations envoy Christopher Ross has once again exposed his impartiality in his latest commentary on the Sahara conflict in which he put forward an assessment reflecting long standing positions aligned with Algeria and the Polisario separatists, instead of viewing the dispute from the lenses of a neutral mediator. In his recent analysis published […]
Libya’s internationally recognized Government of National Unity (GNU) on Thursday announced a Cabinet reshuffle affecting 13 ministries, a move aimed at filling vacant posts and improving the performance of the executive arm of Government. The decision followed a joint statement issued at Government headquarters in Tripoli by Presidential Council head Mohamed Al-Menfi, High Council […]
Morocco was elected on Friday in Rome as Vice-Chair of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) under the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Morocco’s election, represented by the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), took place during the 20th session of the Commission, held from March […]
Morocco is emerging as one of the world’s most credible candidates for green hydrogen production and maritime fuel supply, according to a World Bank analysis recently cited by the Moroccan daily L’Economiste. The Kingdom’s combination of strategic geography, abundant renewable energy resources, and low-cost hydrogen production potential places it at the forefront of the global […]
Mauritania has announced plans to increase its strategic reserves of energy and food supplies to safeguard the domestic market amid tensions in the Middle East and rising global energy prices. Speaking at the Government’s weekly press briefing, Minister of Energy and Petroleum Mohamed Ould Mohamed Malainine Ould Khaled said five tankers carrying petroleum products […]
Morocco’s entrepreneurial landscape showed continued vitality in 2025, with 109,656 new companies registered throughout the year, according to data published by the Moroccan Industrial and Commercial Property Office (OMPIC). The figures reflect sustained business creation momentum across a broad range of sectors and regions. Of the total, 78,622 were legal entities and 31,034 were sole […]
Tunisia’s economy could face a period of heightened uncertainty as global financial institutions warn of increased volatility in currency and energy markets amid escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East. For Tunisia, which is deeply tied to global trade and heavily dependent on imported energy, these shifts represent critical variables for macroeconomic stability, growth […]
Morocco’s government is closely monitoring the impact of rising geopolitical tensions on the national economy and prices, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas said, stressing the resilience of the country’s economic fundamentals despite the global uncertainty. The government, he said, “continues to follow the situation closely and will not hesitate to take any additional necessary measures to […]
Two non‑governmental organizations raised serious concerns over the persistent human rights violations inside the Polisario-run Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria, spotlighting the case of a 13‑year‑old boy reportedly subjected to torture and separate allegations involving violence against women and girls. Speaking at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council, the NGOs urged UN […]