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Morocco and Egypt have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and for unrestricted distribution of humanitarian aid to the starving Palestinians. This came during a meeting held in Rabat on Wednesday between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and his Egyptian peer Badr Abdel Aty, who is visiting Morocco to convey a written […]
The European Parliament and Egypt held this week in Cairo the 14th EU-Egypt Interparliamentary Meeting (IPM) that focused on fostering parliamentary dialogue and cooperation. The EU parliament’s delegation for relations with the Mashreq countries (DMAS), led by Chair Laurent Castillo, and Egyptian MPs discussed a wide array of critical issues, including bilateral relations, regional stability, […]
A Moroccan military delegation, led by Brigadier General Abdelkrim Najjar, took part in the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference co-organized by U.S. Africa Command and Kenya in Nairobi (May 28-29) under the theme: “Strengthening African Security, Sustaining Unity of Effort.” The conference was an opportunity for senior military officials from across Africa to discuss […]
Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, has been awarded the trophy of Finance Minister of the Year at the 2025 African Banker Awards in Abidjan. Her leadership has been recognized for driving macroeconomic stability and positioning Morocco as an attractive destination for investment. This accolade highlights her significant contributions to Morocco’s economic […]
Morocco’s automotive sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation. After starting as a regional assembly hub, the country’s car industry has grown into a leading player in electric vehicle (EV) and green hydrogen technology, said the London School of Economics in a report. This North African nation is strategically positioning itself as a global automotive powerhouse, […]
Morocco has emerged as a key beneficiary of the Mirova Sustainable Land Fund 2 (MSLF2), a €363 million impact investment initiative targeting sustainable agricultural and forestry management across seven countries, reinforcing the Kingdom’s leadership in Africa’s ecological transition. The fund, launched by Mirova—a Natixis Investment Managers affiliate—with strategic support from the Green Climate Fund, addresses […]
Morocco and Catalonia strengthened their economic partnership Wednesday with the signing of four investment protocols worth 500 million dirhams (approximately €45 million), targeting strategic industrial sectors and promising over 700 direct jobs across Tangier, Tetouan, and Kenitra. The agreements, signed in Rabat between the Moroccan government and Catalan enterprises, cover high-value sectors including automotive, waste […]
A groundbreaking partnership between Casablanca-Settat’s Cité des Métiers et des Compétences (CMC-CS) and Territorial Empowerment and Development (OTED) launched the Nouaceur Territorial Innovation Lab (NOTIL), introducing a revolutionary approach to regional development through collective intelligence and collaborative innovation. The initiative represents Morocco’s first open innovation model designed specifically for sustainable territorial impact, operating on four […]
In a decisive diplomatic move aimed at averting a resurgence of violence in Libya, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday May 28 that Moscow and Ankara will jointly employ their considerable influence over Libyan factions to prevent the outbreak of renewed hostilities. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Lavrov and Turkish Foreign […]
Fears are mounting among Sudanese aid workers and humanitarian organizations following a new directive by Khartoum’s Army-backed authorities that mandates all relief initiatives to formally register with the Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC). The move has sparked widespread concern that it could serve as a precursor to a wider crackdown on grassroots emergency volunteers, particularly the […]