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Côte d’Ivoire is set to inaugurate its solar energy plant, the country’s energy Director announced Thursday, adding that over 7,000 green energy projects are being developed. “After having experimented fossil fuels and hydroelectricity, Côte d’Ivoire, which is rich in renewable energy potential, is about to commission its first solar power plant, marking its intention to […]
France’s support for the autonomy initiative to end the regional dispute over the Sahara remains “clear and steady” said French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna. Colonna made the statement at a news conference in Rabat with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita after talks that raised the means to bolster ties. “Regarding the Moroccan autonomy plan, our […]
The United Nations General Assembly has just adopted a resolution reiterating its support for the political process conducted under the exclusive auspices of the United Nations for the resolution of the regional dispute over the Sahara, within the framework of the Security Council resolutions since 2007. It is the same resolution adopted by the 4th […]
France’s Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said her country has resumed normal consular services with Morocco, a message that hints that the row over visa restrictions is over. “It is done. From now on, French consular services have resumed their normal activity in Morocco,” said Colonna at a news conference with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita […]
US President Joe Biden capped the three-day summit of 49 African leaders by stressing his administration’s deep commitment to Africa, urging the continent’s leaders to respect the will of their people, and saying he may come visit. Africa could see more US investment as the Biden administration wants to reduce the dominance of China and […]
The U.S. State Department welcomed, Thursday, the “extremely important” participation of Morocco in U.S.-Africa leaders Summit, held in Washington December 13 to 15. “Having Morocco here (at the summit in Washington) is extremely important,” said Robert Scott, U.S. Assistant Secretary for African Affairs at the State Department, in a statement to the press on the […]
French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, who arrived Thursday in Rabat for a two-day visit to the North African Kingdom, was received Friday by her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. According to press reports, the goal of the visit is to reset relations with Morocco and prepare for the upcoming visit of President Emmanuel Macron to the […]
Morocco will host the Club World Cup from February 1 to 11, 2023, announced the president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, Friday during a press conference in Doha. Wydad Casablanca, the defending African champion; Real Madrid, winner of the European Champions League; Flamengo, who won the Copa Libertadores; the Seattle Sounders, winners […]
The last French soldiers still present in the Central African Republic (CAR) left Thursday in line with Paris 2021 decision to suspend its operation in the African country which has now tilted towards Russia. The last 47 French soldiers of the logistical mission (MISLOG-B) took off from Bangui airport, aboard a C130 cargo plane. Most […]
The European Union, EU, will shun the legislatives elections to take place in Tunisia on December 17 as it questions recent political development in the North African country. “Legislative elections will be held in Tunisia on December 17, 2022. The European Parliament will not observe this electoral process, and therefore will not comment on the […]