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Moroccan Navy & US Marines discuss cooperation prospects

Maj. Gen. Michael Langley, commander, US Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, and Inspector General of the Moroccan royal Navy Mostafa El-Alami discussed on Thursday in a videoconference meeting cooperation ties between the two countries’ navies and armies. During this meeting, Gen. Langley thanked El-Alami for Morocco’s continued commitment to regional maritime security, particularly during […]

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US recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara, “a Game-Changer” (Jeune Afrique)

The recognition by the United States of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara is a “game changer” which will serve long-term peace in North Africa and the Middle East, writes “Jeune Afrique” weekly in its latest issue.   In an op-ed titled: “Morocco, Sahara, Israel: the opportunity of new regional order”, Prof. of international relations of […]

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American Jewish network, Morocco-based Mimouna association sign MoU to promote Moroccan Jewish heritage

The American Jewish Committee’s young professionals network, ACCESS, signed, Tuesday, a memorandum of understanding with the Morocco-based Mimouna Association to promote ties between young Americans, Israelis and Moroccans. According to Jerusalem Post, this agreement will focus on the importance of the Jewish heritage, and the Moroccan identity and culture. The two sides will organize virtual […]

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Iran’s maneuvers in Maghreb, one of reasons prompting US recognition of Moroccan Sahara – Israeli Diplomat

The former Director-General of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dore Gold, has declared that Iran’s attempts to expand its influence in North Africa was one of the reasons that prompted the US to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. Gold, who is also president of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and who served […]

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Upcoming visit of Secretary David Schenker to Rabat shows momentum of US-Moroccan relations

Ahead of the opening of the American consulate in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla, US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker will visit Morocco in the few coming days within the frame of a tour that includes stops in Jordan and Algeria. The visit, which shows the momentum of Moroccan-American […]

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After the United States, NATO adopts the complete map of Morocco, including its Sahara

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has just adopted the complete, undivided map of Morocco, including its Sahara, following suit to the United States, which made the same move after it recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara provinces. NATO’s move deals another blow to the enemies of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity, comments the news outlet […]

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Morocco about to open its liaison office in Tel Aviv

Morocco’s liaison office in Tel Aviv will soon open following a visit by a junior foreign ministry delegation to the Israeli capital this week after a landmark US-Israel-Morocco deal. Ofir Gendelman, spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Arab media, published on his twitter account a photo of the headquarter of the liaison office. […]

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“Process to establish a US consulate in Dakhla is launched”, announces Mike Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced the beginning of the process to establish a US consulate in Dakhla, one of the major cities in Morocco’s southern provinces. The US Secretary of State has announced in a tweet this Thursday afternoon that the process to establish the US consulate in Dakhla is officially launched. […]

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Africa stands to benefit from Moroccan-US-Israeli partnership

Africa featured prominently in the agreements that were signed during the visit to Rabat of the US-Israeli delegation, as Morocco matches words with action in defending its solidarity-oriented approach towards the continent. The US International  Development Finance Corporation signed an agreement with Morocco worth 3 billion to support private investments in the Kingdom and in […]

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Morocco to send pilots to US to receive training on Apache helicopters

Ahead of receiving the first batch of Apache helicopters, Morocco’s Royal Air force will send a group of its best pilots to receive training on handling this mighty offensive aircraft, well informed website FAR Maroc, which specialized in army news said.   In November 2019, the US State department cleared the sale of36 AH-64E Apache […]