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Morocco and France formalized a bilateral financial intelligence cooperation agreement at the 5th edition of the “No Money for Terror” ministerial conference, held in Paris on the margins of the French G7 Presidency. The agreement, signed by Jawhar Nfissi, President of Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF), and Antoine Magnant, Director General of France’s Tracfin […]
The African Development Bank has approved €200 million funding for the implementation of Morocco’s “Cap Compétences 2030” program designed to improve employment opportunities for young people and women. The Bank’s funding will enable the country to strengthen the quality and diversity of vocational training through the digitalization of services, the large-scale rollout of learning systems, […]
Marsa Maroc, the country’s leading port operator, handled 16.3 million tonnes of cargo during the first quarter of 2026, up 4% year-on-year, while consolidated revenue increased 12.1% to $ 155 million. The Casablanca-based company said growth was supported by stronger domestic container traffic, reflecting the sustained growth of the Group’s port and logistics activities The […]
President Paul Kagamé of Rwanda has sent a written message to King Mohammed VI. The message was handed over to minister of foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita by his Rwandan peer Olivier Nduhungirehe during a meeting held Thursday in Rabat. During this meeting, the two ministers hailed the relations of friendship and mutual respect existing between […]
In a global context marked by geopolitical tensions, armed conflicts and economic uncertainties, Morocco stands out as one of the safest and most attractive destinations for foreign investors. As the war in Ukraine continues to disrupt international markets and tensions in the Gulf fuel serious concerns about global energy and trade stability, the Kingdom emerges […]
The share of renewable energy in Morocco’s electricity mix has risen to 46% in 2025 from 37% in 2021, Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali said, as the country accelerates investment in the sector. Morocco approved nearly 3,000 megawatts (MW) of energy projects in the first quarter of 2026, representing investments of about 22 billion dirhams […]
The Commonwealth of Dominica reaffirmed on Thursday its constant support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. The supportive stand was voiced by Foreign Minister Vince Henderson in a press briefing following talks in Rabat with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. The Dominican Minister welcomed the growing international […]
The Mauritania has been officially included on the International Maritime Organization’s “white list”, signalling international recognition of its commitment to upholding global standards in seafarer training, certification, and maritime licensing. The announcement was made by the Mauritanian Maritime Affairs Agency (AMAM), which described the development as a significant endorsement of the country’s regulatory and institutional […]
The Moroccan League for the Protection of Children (LMPE) held on Thursday in Rabat its Ordinary General Assembly that was devoted to the presentation and approval of the LMPE’s moral and financial report, the Auditor’s report for the 2025 financial year, as well as the 2026-2027 action program. President of the league, Princess Lalla Zineb […]
Morocco and France plan to strengthen their relations with the signing of an unprecedented treaty, which will take place during an upcoming visit by King Mohammed VI to France. The news was announced by Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita and his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot after talks in Rabat. The treaty would be the first […]