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Morocco has officially entered the global electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain with the inauguration of COBCO’s lithium-ion battery material plant in Jorf Lasfar, south of Casablanca. The launch, held on June 25, marks a major milestone in the country’s industrial strategy to become a regional hub for clean mobility technologies. The COBCO plant, a […]
The UK government has declined to enter formal negotiations for a long-term green electricity purchase agreement with Xlinks, the company behind a proposed £20 billion subsea power cable linking Morocco to the UK. The decision, confirmed earlier this month, effectively rules out a 25-year Contract for Difference (CfD) that Xlinks had sought to secure financing […]
U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has introduced the legislation designating the Algeria-backed Polisario militias as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, hammering all supporters of the separatist group. “The Polisario is a Marxist militia backed by Iran, Hezbollah, and Russia providing Iran a strategic outpost in Africa and destabilizing the Kingdom of Morocco, a U.S. ally for 248 […]
Khalid Shakshak, Head of Libya’s Audit Bureau, held high-level talks with a delegation from the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) to assess the performance of UN missions and programs in Libya. The meeting underscored the need for improved coordination between the Audit Bureau and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), […]
The Central American Parliament (Parlacen) reaffirmed, in San Salvador, its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative for the Sahara, as well as for the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty. In a resolution unanimously adopted during a General Assembly meeting on Wednesday, Parlacen expresses its support for the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as “the only […]
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey’s state-run energy company, TPAO, allowing for extensive geological and geophysical studies in four offshore zones within Libyan waters. The agreement includes a 2D seismic survey spanning 10,000 km, with full data analysis expected within nine months. The deal signifies deepening energy cooperation […]
Morocco’s Court of Accounts took part in the Supreme Audit Institutions (SAI20) Summit, held on June 24-25 in Johannesburg, with a delegation led by its First President Mrs. Zineb El Adaoui. For the third consecutive year, Morocco’s top audit body took part in the Summit of the G20 member countries, a key platform for dialogue […]
Maroc Telecom and Inwi have finalized the creation of two joint ventures, Uni Fiber and Uni Tower, aimed at accelerating the rollout of fiber-optic and mobile tower infrastructure across Morocco, the companies said on Wednesday. The ventures, approved by Morocco’s telecom regulator ANRT on June 18, will receive a combined investment of 4.4 billion dirhams […]
Ukraine is reportedly deepening its presence in Africa, offering military training, humanitarian aid, and diplomatic support to counter Russia’s growing influence, particularly in the Sahel region. As Moscow-backed mercenaries spread across conflict zones like Mali, Ukraine has launched a strategic push to win allies on the continent and undermine Kremlin-backed operations. Kyiv’s latest initiative includes […]
The Royal Air armed forces and French Air Forces have conducted lately a joint exercise to reinforce tactical proficiency, coordination and interoperability amid recent geopolitical tensions. Dubbed “Marathon25”, the exercise saw the participation of Moroccan F-16 fighter jets and Puma helicopters for transport and medical evacuation missions, while France contributed five Rafale B jets from […]