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Morocco has established itself as an uncontested leader in counterterrorism efforts, achieving a perfect zero score in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. This exceptional performance positions the North African kingdom as the only country in its region to record no terrorist activity throughout the past year, advancing six places from its previous ranking. The success […]
The ambitious Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline project has entered a decisive investment phase, with initial segments expected to become operational by 2029. The announcement was made by General Director of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mining (ONHYM), Amina Benkhadra, during a high-profile briefing in Washington, organized by the American think tank Atlantic Council, on the […]
Algeria has summoned the French ambassador to Algiers to complain about an upcoming French-Moroccan military exercises east of the Kingdom, issuing a strong-worded statement that comes in a series of provocative moves against Paris amid a worsening bilateral crisis. Algeria’s foreign ministry said in a statement that the French ambassador heard Algiers complaints regarding the […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has reaffirmed Morocco’s unwavering commitment to Syria’s unity and sovereignty. This came during a meeting Bourita held with his Syrian counterpart, Assaad Hassan al-Chaibani, on the sidelines of the Arab and Gulf ministerial meetings, convened on Thursday, March 6, in Mecca. This position is in line with the principles upheld […]
The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced plans to invite foreign investment into the country’s oil and gas sector, offering 22 onshore and offshore exploration areas in 2025. This move, the first public bidding round in over 18 years, has raised debates regarding whether it is a genuine attempt to develop the sector or […]
Egypt is set to establish a new trade entity aimed at strengthening exports across Arab markets, as part of a broader strategy to drive economic growth. The Arab Alliance for Industrial Investment, comprising 41 private Egyptian companies, is expected to be fully operational by next week, according to a report by Ashraq Business released on […]
Nigeria and China have announced a joint effort to combat the rising involvement of Chinese nationals in financial crimes across Nigeria and also fighting fake news. This follows a recent visit by Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Abuja. In a […]
Guinea’s ruling military junta has announced plans to hold a constitutional referendum followed by presidential and legislative elections before the end of 2025, signaling a potential return to civilian rule after four years of military governance. Prime minister Amadou Oury Bah confirmed the timeline, emphasizing that constitutional order would be restored, though no specific dates […]
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassim Al-Budaiwi reiterated the Council’s decisions and constant positions, supporting the Moroccanness of the Sahara, and the Kingdom’s stability and territorial integrity. In his address before the joint GCC-Morocco ministerial meeting held in Makkah on Thursday, the Council’s Secretary General welcomed UN Security Council resolution no. 2756 […]
The Moroccan government said it has selected 6 projects led by 5 national and international firms to launch green hydrogen projects in the southern provinces, the Sahara, to produce ammonia, fuel, and steel, as part of its offer to investors. The companies that were selected by the “Morocco Offer” committee are: – The ORNX consortium […]