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Morocco is strengthening its position as a crucial Mediterranean partner for Europe through a multifaceted alliance spanning security, energy, and economic cooperation, according to a recent presentation at the 2025 European People’s Party (EPP) Congress held in Valencia. This partnership encompasses several strategic areas, said Secretary General of the Moroccan Istiqlal Party Nizar Baraka, highlighting […]
The 2nd Policy Conference of the Coalition for Autonomy in the Sahara (AUSACO), held tis Week in Dakhla, called for a redefinition of the United Nations’ approach to the Sahara dispute, citing shifting geopolitical dynamics. In the Final Declaration, dubbed the “Dakhla Declaration,” AUSACO members urged a reassessment of the issue’s parameters, and emphasized Morocco’s […]
The Moroccan women’s futsal team won the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON Morocco-2025) after they defeated their Tanzanian counterpart 3–2 in the final held Wednesday evening at the indoor arena of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. King Mohammed VI congratulated the team for their “brilliant victory” in the Futsal […]
Iraqi President Abdel Latif Jamal Rachid has addressed an invitation to King Mohammed VI to take part in the 34th Arab Summit. The invitation was handed to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in Rabat Wednesday by emissary of the Iraqi President, Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Ali Tamim. The Arab Summit is scheduled to be held […]
The strategic initiatives spearheaded by King Mohammed VI in favor of developing countries were highlighted at the ministerial conference of middle-income countries (MICs) held in Manila, Philippines, April 28 – 29. During the conference, marked by the official handover of the MICs Group chairmanship from Morocco to the Philippines, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United […]
Several European countries are considering the closing of the Polisario representations amid mounting reports sounding the alarm over the Algeria-backed militias’ ties with terrorist groups in the Sahel and the Middle East. According to European security sources cited by Paris-based news outlet Sahel Intelligence, investigations conducted by European intelligence services showed financial and logistical connections […]
A delegation of diplomats from Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Chad have expressed admiration for the development drive in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, as well as in the other southern provinces. Following meetings with the Secretary-General of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab Region’s Wilaya, Abderrazak El Gourji, and the Vice-President of the Regional Council, Moulay Boutal Lembarki, […]
Two Italian MPs of Democratic Party have expressed firm support for the autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty, commending the “serious, credible, and realistic” plan which is gaining a growing international recognition. The two politicians, Ettore Rosato and Ouidad Bakkali , voiced their supportive stand at the 2nd Policy Conference […]
The coming men’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, will be “the best” celebration of African football, said President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe. “The men’s AFCON is the biggest competition in African football. The next edition, hosted by […]
Tanger Med Group, which manages the largest Mediterranean port, logistics and industrial zones, reported an annual 2024 revenue up 12.3% to $1.23 billion. The performance was largely on the back of higher container activity in the port, ranked 17th worldwide. Morocco’s Tanger Med port has widened the gap with other Mediterranean competitors, outperforming all with […]