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King Mohammed VI reiterates Morocco’s attachment to the political process led by the UN to settle Sahara artificial dispute

King Mohammed VI reaffirmed, this Saturday, Morocco’s attachment to the political process led by the UN on the issue of the artificial regional dispute around the Moroccan Sahara, insisting that today as in the past, the Moroccanness of the Sahara “was never- and never will be – on the negotiating table.” In a speech he […]

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ICESCO designates Rabat Cultural Capital of Islamic World in 2022

The city of Rabat has been designated as the cultural capital of the Islamic world for the year 2022, announced, Friday, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), Salem Ben Mohamed El Malek. The announcement was made at a joint press conference with Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohamed […]

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Morocco celebrates 46th Green March anniversary against backdrop of economic & diplomatic gains in Sahara

There are very few events in the History of a country that transcend time and generations to remain vivid in the memory of all, old and young. There are few events that enshrine historical grandeur and at the same time a sense of destiny and belonging. And Morocco did live such an event: the Green […]

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Mali: Algerian intelligence services vow protection to terrorist Iyad Ag Ghali at a meeting in Tinzawaten

The deputy director general of the Algerian intelligence services met Wednesday evening in northern Mali with Iyad Ag Ghali, the leader of the terrorist GSIM group (Support Group for Islam and Muslims), the local branch of Al Qaeda. The official of the Algerian intelligence services reportedly flew Wednesday evening by helicopter to a spot located […]

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Malian nonuplets, born in Morocco, are six-month-old today

The birth of the nine babies was a world first. The Malian nonuplets born in Morocco are six-month-old this Thursday, November 4 and they are doing well. They are still in Casablanca, Morocco. As they were very premature, they spent long weeks in an incubator and were under close medical supervision. Now, the babies are […]

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Ethiopia: citizens & diplomats flee Addis Ababa as rebels close in

Ethiopian citizens, foreigners and diplomats are reportedly fleeing Addis Ababa as rebel forces close in on the country’s capital.   According to press reports, Tigray fighters and Oromo rebels have surrounded the capital.   Ethiopia had earlier Tuesday declared a state of emergency to protect, as reported by Fana Broadcasting, a state-owned media outlet, “civilians […]

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Covid-19: Morocco among three African countries that hit WHO vaccination goal

Morocco, Seychelles and Mauritius are the only three African countries that have already met the vaccination goal set in May by the World Health Assembly, the world’s highest health policy-setting body. At the current pace, just two more countries, Tunisia and Cabo Verde, will also hit the target, said World Health Organization in a press […]

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UN-Sahara: More African countries reaffirm support to Morocco’s sovereignty over its Southern Provinces

Several African countries have reiterated at the United Nations their crystal-clear recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara and commended the realistic autonomy plan offered by the North African Kingdom for a lasting resolution of this regional conflict fueled by Algeria. Addressing the UN fourth Committee, the ambassador of Sierra Leone reaffirmed her country’s unwavering […]

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Morocco pleads for a strategic update of AU-EU partnership

Morocco has pleaded for a strategic update of the partnership between the African Union and the European Union, insisting on the need to fulfill the desire that prompted the creation of this partnership as a space for dialogue and cooperation for security, development and shared prosperity. The plea was made by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita […]

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UN-Sahara: Growing international support to Morocco’s autonomy plan & UN-led process

Representatives of several countries continue to voice, at the United Nations, firm support to Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan offered under its sovereignty as the only realistic solution to the Sahara regional conflict. Addressing the UN fourth Committee, the Delegate of Kuwait expressed his country’s full and steadfast backing to the Moroccan autonomy initiative, […]