The US government has renewed its firm backing to the sustained efforts engaged by the United Nations for achieving a peaceful, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution to the Sahara regional conflict. In a press release issued by the State Department following the meeting held Thursday in Rabat between Secretary of State Micheal Pompeo and […]
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US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on visit in Morocco
US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo arrived Thursday in Morocco for an official visit that confirms the strong relations between the two countries and reflects their shared willingness to develop further their strategic partnership. The Secretary will meet in Rabat with a range of government officials to review the two countries’ strong economic and security […]
Morocco, a bright spot in the Middle East, MEI Senior Vice President says
Morocco is currently a bright spot in the Middle East and its stability and economic and social progress are important anchors for the North Africa region, said Senior Vice President of the Washington-based Middle East Institute, Gerald Feierstein. “Morocco is currently a bright spot in the Middle East. With a challenging political situation in Tunisia […]
USA, Sudan to upgrade diplomatic ties, exchange ambassadors
After a 23-year gap, the United States and Sudan are now planning to exchange ambassadors, the US State Department announced on Wednesday. “We are pleased to announce that the United States and Sudan have decided to initiate the process of exchanging ambassadors after a 23-year gap,” the State Department said as Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla […]
After Spain & Algeria, Canada warns of “terrorist actions in Tindouf”
The threat of terrorist attacks against foreigners in Tindouf and the risk of unrest in Algeria more generally, were corroborated by a new warning note issued Tuesday (Dec. 3) by the federal government of Canada. After the warning issued on November 27 by the Spanish authorities against any trip in the Tindouf camps, and the […]
US Chevron to make Morocco its lubricants export hub to Africa
US energy giant Chevron signed a deal with Morocco’s Akwa Group to make the Kingdom its lubricants manufacturing and exporting hub to Africa. An agreement was signed in that regard between Chevron and Akwa Group, bringing the share of Chevron from 25% to 50% of Akwa Group subsidiary Afriquia Lubrifiants. Under this deal, Chevron will […]
US reaffirms support for Morocco’s Sahara plan ahead of Pompeo’s visit
The US reiterated its support for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy initiative one week ahead of a planned visit to Morocco by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “The Sahara issue is a priority for Moroccans and we are engaged together with the UN to advance a political solution,” a senior US official said. “Our position remains steady,” […]
Libya: Washington pushes Haftar to end Tripoli hostilities
Washington has called on Libyan eastern military rebel Khalifa Haftar to end his offensive on Tripoli, ongoing since April. A US delegation of senior officials, among whom Deputy National Security Advisor for Middle Eastern and North African Affairs Victoria Coates, and Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland, called for “concrete efforts to address militias and extremist […]
Cuban Cinema, Guest of Honour at Dakhla International Film Festival
The eighth International Film Festival of Dakhla (Southern Morocco), held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI this November 24-29 with the attendance of several international celebrities, artists, filmmakers and personalities, is celebrating Cuban cinema as guest of honor. The celebration of the Cuban cinema at the Dakhla festival is part of the efforts […]
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits Morocco early December
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday in Washington that he will pay a visit to Morocco early December. Mike Pompeo who made the announcement at a news briefing at the State Department described Morocco as “one of the strongest partners” of the United States in the region. “I’m looking forward to reviewing our […]