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Advisors to King Mohammed VI Taib Fassi Fihri, Omar Azziman, and Fouad Ali El Himma, met this Monday with the heads of political parties represented in both Houses of Parliament to update the formulation of the Autonomy Plan under Moroccan sovereignty, the Royal Office said in a statement. The meeting, held in accordance with the […]
Morocco has secured a sweeping victory in the recent UNESCO Executive Board elections, winning 146 votes and reaffirming its global diplomatic standing. In stark contrast, Algeria failed to obtain a single vote, underscoring a deepening diplomatic isolation. The outcome reflects growing international support for Morocco’s strategic vision, led by King Mohammed VI, which emphasizes intercultural […]
Morocco has taken a significant step toward regulating its crypto asset market with the release of a draft law that outlines rules, actors, and safeguards for digital assets. Published on the website of the General Secretariat of the Government, the draft is open for public comment after it was prepared by the finance ministry in […]
Morocco futsal national team defeated on Sunday Saudi Arabia 6-3 to qualify for the final of the Islamic Solidarity Games 2025 taking place in Riyadh. The Moroccan goals were scored by Yanis Reddaf, Ismail Amzal, Sofiane Bourite, Sofiane Chaaraoui, Driss Rais El Fenni and Bilal El Bakkali, while the Saudi goals were netted by Ihab […]
The euro surged to a new historic high on Algeria’s black market in November, trading at up to 27,450 dinars for a 100-euro note, marking a deepening pressure on the informal currency exchange system. Buyers are offering between 27,050 and 27,150 dinars, widening the gap between buying and selling rates, Algerian outlet Maghreb Emergent reported. […]
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, described the recent UN Security Council resolution on the Sahara as a historic milestone crowning 50 years of efforts in defense of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity and national unity. In a televised interview with Rita Cosby on Newsmax’s “Saturday Report,” Hilale praised US President Donald Trump […]
Morocco U17 national football team have racked up the biggest victory in World Cup history to keep their hopes alive of advancing to the knockout phase. They smashed, on Sunday in Qatar, New Caledonia 16-0, a new record for biggest ever victory at FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Morocco’s huge victory beats Spain’s 13-0 win over […]
Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA) has launched a tender worth over one billion US dollar for the construction of a new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The new terminal, to be built over 600,000 m², is expected to handle at its first phase 20 million passengers annually, a capacity expandable to 30 million. […]
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced on Sunday that the country’s net international reserves reached a historic 50.07 billion U.S. dollars by the end of October, up from 49.53 billion dollars in September. This marks the highest level of foreign reserves in Egypt’s history, reflecting the impact of ongoing financial reforms and a resurgence […]
The Sudanese army on Sunday repelled a major assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the city of Babnousa in West Kordofan, according to local witnesses. The RSF reportedly launched artillery fire and advanced with combat vehicles, but were driven back by army troops who later released videos confirming control over the area. The […]