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Morocco has consolidated its position within the African Union’s institutional architecture, securing nine positions of primary responsibility across key continental organs following North African regional consultations. The outcome places the Kingdom first among North African states in the distribution of negotiated posts at the regional level. The responsibilities allocated to Morocco span several strategic areas […]
A Sudanese state security Committee has directed a sweeping crackdown on security violations in Khartoum, ordering the removal of military presence from the capital and banning the carrying of weapons in public spaces. The directive, issued by the Committee for Enforcing State Authority and Restoring Security, responds to growing concerns over the visibility of armed […]
The headquarters of the African Capitals of Culture (ACC) were inaugurated in Rabat, last week, in the presence of prominent figures from the cultural and diplomatic spheres, including ACC Committee President Adama Traoré. The establishment of this continental institution in Rabat reflects Morocco’s steadfast commitment to African cooperation and intercultural dialogue, and underscores the Kingdom’s […]
Participants in the 4th Marrakech Parliamentary Economic Forum for the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Region on Saturday called for the establishment of a comprehensive and multilateral economic framework for the two regions, drawing inspiration from regional agreements such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the agreement linking the European Union and Mercosur. In […]
The Atlantic Initiative launched by His Majesty King Mohammed VI opens promising prospects for strengthening economic connectivity and investment between West Africa and the rest of the continent, as well as with international markets, Speaker of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mémounatou Ibrahima, said on Friday in Marrakech. Speaking […]
Burundi reiterated on Friday its constant and unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region. This position was expressed in a joint statement issued following talks between Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Édouard Bizimana, and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. The Burundian top diplomat, who is on […]
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has sent a written message to King Mohammed VI, whose contents were not disclosed. The message was carried by Presidential envoy and Foreign Minister Sering Modou Njie, who handed it over to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita at a meeting held Thursday in Rabat. In a press statement following the meeting, […]
Royal Air Maroc’s Chief Executive Officer Abdelhamid Addou set out an ambitious vision for the airline’s continental role at the AFCAC Expo 2026 in Lomé, Togo, positioning the Moroccan national carrier as a driving force behind a more open and interconnected African airspace. The event, held from 15 to 19 June in the Togolese capital, […]
Royal Air Maroc Cargo is focusing its growth strategy on high-value trade flows between Asia and Africa, positioning Casablanca as a key redistribution hub serving more than 30 destinations across the continent, Moroccan media reported. The cargo unit of Morocco’s national carrier aims to capitalize on rising demand for electronics, e-commerce shipments, industrial goods and […]
More than 1,000 civilians were killed in drone strikes across Sudan between January and May 2026, according to the United Nations, which highlighted the growing impact of drone warfare in the country’s ongoing conflict. Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, June 15, Volker Türk said his office had documented a […]