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The United States was preparing a major investment conference on Spain’s critical minerals but retracted after Madrid refused to support the American military operation against Iran, according press reports. Spain has refused to allow the U.S. to use the jointly run bases at Morón and Rotafor in the war against Iran, distancing itself from the […]
The United States is believed close to reaching an agreement with Mali that would allow American aircraft and drones to resume intelligence operations against jihadist groups operating in the Sahel country. According to press reports, the move shows plans to return to the Sahel region after years of disengagement, leaving Russia, China and Turkey to […]
Morocco has risen to the forefront of global destinations for Italian exporters and investors, according to a recently released report by Italy’s export credit agency SACE, which identifies the country as one of the most attractive markets among nearly 200 surveyed. SACE’s updated metrics place Morocco at 78/100 on the export opportunity index and 68/100 […]
India has secured 2.5 million tons of fertilizers from Morocco’s OCP Group under long‑term supply agreements aimed at stabilizing its agricultural input needs for the 2025–2026 farming season, an Indian minister said. Speaking to MPs, Indian chemicals and fertilizers minister Jagat Prakash Nadda confirmed that New Delhi has locked in 8.6 million tons of fertilizers […]
Spain’s maritime transport sector is moving decisively to strengthen its foothold in the Strait of Gibraltar passenger market, with two major acquisition deals filed before Morocco’s Competition Council just months ahead of the annual Marhaba operation — the largest seasonal maritime movement between Europe and North Africa. The Baleària group is at the center of […]
Morocco’s information and communications technology sector is on a robust growth trajectory, with market value projected to climb from $6.95 billion in 2025 to $10.08 billion by 2030 — a compound annual growth rate of 6.37%, according to the latest Mordor Intelligence report. The expansion reflects a strategic shift from basic infrastructure toward advanced digital […]
King Mohammed VI was represented at the inauguration ceremony of new president of Chile José Antonio Kast by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami. The ceremony was held at the coastal city of Valparaíso in presence of King of Spain Felipe VI and several world leaders including the Presidents of Argentina, […]
The Central Bank of Libya has instructed commercial banks and electronic payment providers to allow officially registered foreign residents to use e-wallets as part of efforts to expand digital payments and promote financial inclusion. According to a letter dated March 11, 2026 and referenced 9/2026, which was leaked to Libyan media, the directive is […]
Morocco is accelerating one of Africa’s most ambitious desalination program as it seeks to secure steady drinking water supplies, support agriculture and meet rising industrial demand, according to Water Minister Nizar Baraka. The country aims to mobilize 1.7 billion cubic meters of desalinated water annually by 2030, a strategy centered along its coastline and built […]
Both presidents of Tunisia and Algeria have sided with Iran, echoing its anti-American and anti-Israeli rhetoric for decades. But once the US and Israeli strikes began, both kept silent, voicing ambiguous stands. Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi visited Algiers in March 2024. Tebboune publicly embraced Iran as a strategic partner, framing Palestine as the ideological […]