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Morocco’s Return to AU Brought Africa Together- AU Commission Chairperson

With the “blessed” return of Morocco to the African Union, the African continent has regained its unity, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki said. Speaking at the opening Wednesday of the fifth AU-EU Summit in Abidjan, Faki welcomed the attendance of King Mohammed VI at the event saying that Morocco’s return to Africa’s […]

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Migration: Joint EU-AU-UN Task Force to be Set up

The United Nations, the European Union and the African Union have agreed to put in place a joint Task Force to save and protect lives of migrants and refugees along the routes and in particular inside Libya. The decision was made Wednesday during a meeting on the sidelines of the African Union-European Union Summit that […]

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Morocco Throws Full Weight before Launch of AU-EU Summit

Morocco is a key player in the African-European dialogue in view of its advanced ties with the European Union and its increasing clout in Africa. Morocco will consequently be represented in the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, slated for November 29-30 in Abidjan, at the highest level by King Mohammed VI who is already in […]

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Morocco wins ‘Best State Strategy’ Award at Africa Investment Forum in Paris

Thanks to its steady efforts and continental leadership in promoting solar and wind energy, Morocco reaped the award of “Best State Strategy” in the field of renewable energies at the Africa Investment Forum recently held in Paris. The distinction was awarded ex-aequo to Côte d’Ivoire, in recognition of the efforts undertaken by the two African […]

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EU-Africa Business Forum Focuses on Job Creation for Youth

The 6th EU-Africa Business Forum held Monday  in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, host country of the 5th African Union-European Union Summit, focused on “investing in job creation for youth”. It also looked at the challenges and opportunities for investment in Africa along four strategic priorities of the EU-Africa cooperation, such as renewable energy, agribusiness, infrastructure and […]

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Morocco Hosts Africa-China High Level Business Forum

Marrakech is hosting the second China-Africa Investment Forum (CAIF) which opened on Monday with the participation of some 500 high-level Chinese and African business leaders. The event aims to facilitate business meetings between the main stakeholders of trade and investment between China and African countries in order to foster sustainable partnerships with high added value, […]

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Morocco’s King, Ivorian President Inaugurate “Mohammed VI” Fish Unloading Site

King Mohammed VI, who is on a friendly and working visit to Côte d’Ivoire, held tête-à-tête talks with President Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on Monday (Nov. 27). The two heads of state later on proceeded to the official inauguration of a fishing unloading site named after the Moroccan King. The materialization of the fishing project […]

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Empty Seat Policy is Over, King Mohammed VI Will take Part in AU-EU Summit

The Royal Household has confirmed the participation of King Mohammed VI in the fifth summit bringing together the African Union and the European Union in Abidjan on November 29-30. The participation of the Monarch in the event coincides with a working and friendly visit to Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco’s enduring political ally and key economic partner […]

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Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire Reaffirm Commitment to an Enduring Political Alliance

Bound by an enduring political alliance, Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire bolstered their ties at all levels to become a shining example of south-south cooperation in the continent. The current visit by King Mohammed VI to Abidjan, which started Sunday and which coincides with the 5th AU-EU Summit (November 29-30) reflects the keen interest attached by […]

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King Mohammed VI expected this Sunday in Abidjan

The Ivorian presidency has just announced that King Mohammed VI will begin this Sunday, November 26, a work and friendship visit to Côte d’Ivoire. According to the Ivorian presidency, Alassane Ouattara would welcome the sovereign in the early afternoon. The Monarch will be accompanied by a large Moroccan delegation, including ministers and businessmen.   The […]