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Rabat is hosting the second plenary meeting of the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism (Global FTPRNT), showing Morocco’s engagement to strengthening multilateral cooperation to counter radiological and nuclear (R/N) terrorism. The three-day meeting (feb. 3 to 5) is co-organized by Morocco and the United States, two partners committed to promoting global peace […]
Morocco navigates complex geopolitical transformations with confidence and determination under King Mohammed VI’s guidance, consolidating its position as a credible regional and international actor, Chamber of Counselors President Mohamed Ould Errachid affirmed Tuesday during the legislative session’s closing ceremony. Addressing the context surrounding the 2025-2026 session’s first sitting, Ould Errachid highlighted pervasive uncertainty characterized by […]
An advanced civil-military cooperation course was held lately in Rabat by a specialized training team from Allied Joint Force Command Naples to strengthen interoperability with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. In a press release, the JFC Naples, a principal operational-level military command in the NATO Command Structure, said the training showed the importance of having […]
In a ceremony that could best be described as “Hollywood meets heavy industry,” Algeria this week unveiled its brand-new Ghar Djebilet–Béchar railway line, the first infrastructure project in the world designed to transport a mine that, so far, exists mainly as a PowerPoint slide and a dream. The ribbon-cutting took place somewhere in the vast […]
Morocco’s unemployment rate declined to 13% in 2025, falling 0.3 percentage points from the previous year as the national economy generated 193,000 new employment positions, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The improvement reflects divergent urban-rural dynamics and concerning trends among specific demographic segments. The unemployment decrease manifested differently across […]
Morocco’s national markets maintain sufficient stocks of essential consumer goods as continuous preparations advance to support the particular circumstances of Ramadan, Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour told the parliament. His statement comes amid heightened scrutiny of supply chain resilience during the holy month’s characteristically elevated consumption period. Speaking at the Parliament question time on […]
In a stark appeal from Juba on 3 February 2026, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned that more than 450.000 children in South Sudan are now facing the threat of acute malnutrition as a result of escalating violence in Jonglei State that has disrupted essential health and nutrition services. The humanitarian crisis has forced […]
Morocco, Washington’s longstanding ally and strategic partner, will receive $20 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) in 2026, according to a Bill passed lately by the U.S. House of Representatives. The American FMF program provides financial support to friendly foreign governments to fund the purchase of American weapons, defense equipment, services and training. The goal is […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of Mauritania signed on Monday in Nouakchott a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the European Union (EU), providing for technical support from the European Center for Support of Electoral Processes (ECES), and launch of a collaborative initiative to bolster the capacity of the African country’s election-related institutions. Under the […]
The Tanger Med port complex posted new traffic records in 2025, driven by rising container volumes, expanding bulk activity and continued growth in passenger and truck movements, according to the port authority’s annual report, which said the performance helped the port keep its position as the largest in Africa and the Mediterranean. The port’s four […]