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US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that, following Washington’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, the US government has decided to encourage American investment in the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom. “The United States has recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, and as part of the Trump administration’s global initiatives to promote […]
Morocco and Russia have discussed ways of strengthening maritime, aerial, and terrestrial connectivity between the two countries, at a meeting on the sidelines of the 42nd International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, held in Montreal September 23-October 3. The meeting between Moroccan Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh and Russian Deputy Transport Minister Vladimir Poteshkin reviewed […]
U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has denounced again the Algeria-backed Polisario armed militia as a “terrorist organization” posing serious threats to regional peace and stability. The influential republican politician made the remarks Tuesday in New York following his talks with Moroccan Foreign minister Nasser Bourita on the sidelines of the ongoing 80th UN General Assembly. In […]
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the Confederation of Industrial Chambers of Mexico (CONCAMIN) signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday in Mexico City meant to strengthen economic and industrial cooperation between the two countries and establish a strategic partnership in investment and trade. The agreement, signed by CGEM President Chakib Alj, who […]
Paraguay has formally recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and is considering opening a consulate in the Kingdom’s southern provinces, announced, on Monday in New York, the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rubén Darío Ramírez Lezcano. “We support Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, and we are considering the upcoming opening of a Paraguayan consulate in […]
Massad Boulos, senior adviser to US President Donald Trump on Middle Eastern and African affairs, reportedly urged Algerian authorities to reconsider their stance on the Sahara conflict during a visit to Algiers in July, according to a report by Al Hurra. The US-funded Arabic-language news outlet said Boulos pressed Algeria to either endorse Morocco’s autonomy […]
US senior presidential advisor Massad Boulos has discussed the Sahara issue with Head of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Youssouf at the AU HQ in Addis Ababa. In a post published on his X account, M. Boulos said he discussed with AUC chief “our shared commitment to advancing peace, conflict resolution, and humanitarian aid across […]
Morocco’s agency for nuclear, radiological safety and security (AMSSNuR) and U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have agreed to enhance cooperation in nuclear security, said Thursday the U.S. embassy in a post on its X account. The two parties pledged to foster cooperation in training and capacity building for safe handling of radioactive materials, emergency, […]
When there is only one offer on the UN negotiating table, there is one way to go. This is true for the Algerian regime, the main stakeholder in the Sahara conflict. It is urged to negotiate peace terms on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara or face international sanctions. As the […]
Moroccan business leader Mohamed El Kettani, CEO of Attijariwafa Bank, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s “Sustainability Leaders 2025,” a list highlighting 126 executives shaping the transition to greener economies across the region. Ranked 11th in the banking sector, El Kettani earned recognition for spearheading initiatives that integrate sustainability into financial operations. Notably, Attijariwafa […]