First Independent Mena Newspaper
The latest round of presidential bavardages delivered by President Tebboune was marked by a hint to an upcoming volt face on the Sahara issue as Algeria takes part in US-brokered talks in implementation of UN Security Council resolution 2797 calling on all parties to negotiate on basis of autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. “For Western Sahara, […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, urged Moroccan pilgrims to be worthy representatives of their country and its vibrant civilization, and to commit to the ideal values of Islam, including uprightness, proper conduct, solidarity, and sincere devotion to God. “Represent your country, Morocco, and reflect the vibrant civilization for which my ancestors were renowned […]
Morocco is the best‑ranked country in the Maghreb for press freedom and currently has no journalists behind bars, according to the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF). In its annual ranking released in April, RSF improved Morocco’s ranking from 105th out of 180 countries, ahead of Tunisia, Algeria […]
Military maneuvers under African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint exercise led by the U.S. Africa Command, have entered a more operational phase, featuring paratrooper deployments, explosive ordnance disposal training and tests of autonomous systems powered by artificial intelligence, participating forces said. At the Benguerir training area in central Morocco, airborne operations brought together units […]
Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, held talks in Washington with the Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Andrew Giuliani, a meeting that reflects both a strong interest in cooperation and the historic friendship between the Kingdom and the United States. Appointed by President Donald […]
The Société nationale des autoroutes du Maroc (ADM) is preparing to commission a strategic advisory mission to design a comprehensive decarbonation roadmap for its highway network, in a move that aligns Morocco’s largest road infrastructure operator with the country’s national energy transition commitments. The consultancy will cover the full lifecycle of ADM’s energy decarbonation trajectory, […]
Morocco is advancing its economic outreach to Ireland with two structured business forums scheduled for May 6 in Dublin and May 8 in Cork. The forums are organized by the Moroccan Embassy in Ireland in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) and local business partners. The dual-city format is designed […]
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya has called on all parties in Libya to respect and protect freedom of expression, urging an end to intimidation, arbitrary detention and legal harassment targeting journalists and civil Society actors. In a statement marking World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2026, the mission stressed that a safe […]
The two US soldiers who went missing on May 3 likely fell into the ocean as they have last been seen near a cliff in the vicinity of their training site in Cap Draa, as part of their participation in the annual African Lion war games, US and Moroccan officials told the media. US and […]
Mauritania’s armed forces have rejected claims circulating in some digital media alleging cross-border movements of fighters, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on May 3, the General Staff said the reports form part of a disinformation campaign intended to create confusion and undermine the credibility of the military. It stressed […]