First Independent Mena Newspaper
French President, Emmanuel Macron, praised King Mohammed VI for his eminent role in promoting the values of moderation and fighting religious extremism. Speaking at an event attended by 800 students in the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, the French President paid tribute to Morocco’s religious model spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. He said Morocco […]
Morocco is a key player in the African-European dialogue in view of its advanced ties with the European Union and its increasing clout in Africa. Morocco will consequently be represented in the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, slated for November 29-30 in Abidjan, at the highest level by King Mohammed VI who is already in […]
The restive Algerian southern town of Ouargla has been rocked by violent clashes between protesters who accuse the government of rigging local elections and security forces who fired tear gas. The protesters have been taking to the streets for three days since the announcement of the preliminary results of the local election on November 23. […]
Morocco is forging ahead with its plan to revitalize its land forces with the reception recently of another cargo of US-made M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, Moroccan media reported. The new batch was received in the port of Casablanca as part of an order worth $1 billion providing for the supply of 220 Abrams tanks. […]
Thanks to its steady efforts and continental leadership in promoting solar and wind energy, Morocco reaped the award of “Best State Strategy” in the field of renewable energies at the Africa Investment Forum recently held in Paris. The distinction was awarded ex-aequo to Côte d’Ivoire, in recognition of the efforts undertaken by the two African […]
The 6th EU-Africa Business Forum held Monday in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, host country of the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, focused on “investing in job creation for youth”. It also looked at the challenges and opportunities for investment in Africa along four strategic priorities of the EU-Africa cooperation, such as renewable energy, agribusiness, infrastructure and […]
Marrakech is hosting the second China-Africa Investment Forum (CAIF) which opened on Monday with the participation of some 500 high-level Chinese and African business leaders. The event aims to facilitate business meetings between the main stakeholders of trade and investment between China and African countries in order to foster sustainable partnerships with high added value, […]
King Mohammed VI, who is on a friendly and working visit to Côte d’Ivoire, held tête-à-tête talks with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on Monday (Nov. 27). The two heads of state later on proceeded to the official inauguration of a fishing unloading site named after the Moroccan King. The materialization of the fishing project […]
The National Council of the ruling Party for Justice and Development rejected, by a majority of votes, the proposal to amend Articles 16 and 37 of the party statutes. A stinging defeat for the outgoing Secretary General, Abdelilah Benkirane, and those who have all bet on him, as he cannot therefore enter the race for […]
Morocco has voiced its firm support to the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) during a meeting held Sunday in Riyadh by top Islamic defense officials. The Moroccan backing to the IMCTC was expressed by minister delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiy. He said the North African Kingdom offers to the Islamic […]