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A delegation of political, economic and legislative staffers working for members of the United States Congress visited Dakhla on Wednesday where they discussed with senior Moroccan officials the economic potential of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region and the scope for deepening bilateral economic cooperation. The visit forms part of the ongoing dynamic in Morocco-US relations. The […]
The Fiat Topolino electric microcar, produced at Stellantis’ factory in Kenitra, has been launched in the United States, marking the first time a vehicle manufactured at the Moroccan plant has been commercially introduced to the US market. The Italian automaker has delivered an initial batch of 300 Topolinos to selected US dealerships, with a second […]
Morocco’s OCP Group is diversifying sulphur suppliers, pivoting to Triple Superphosphate (TSP) production and investing in domestic green ammonia to reduce sulphur import reliance, according to a report issued by Stratfor, a leading U.S. geopolitical intelligence platform. To further secure supply chains, the world’s largest phosphate exporter is counting on regional blending facilities to hedge […]
María Catalina Del Real Mihovilovic, president of Chile-Morocco Parliamentary Friendship Group, reaffirmed in Rabat on Tuesday the group’s full support for UN Security Council Resolution 2797 on the Moroccan Sahara, following talks with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Speaking to the press after the meeting, Del Real Mihovilovic noted that Resolution 2797 enshrines Morocco’s autonomy plan […]
The U.S. Department of Commerce has ordered 72.94 % countervailing duty (CVD) against imports of steel concrete reinforcing bar from Algeria. The new tariffs are enforced as of July 6, 2026, alongside the triple-digit antidumping duties issued earlier this year. The new CVD decision, published in the U.S. Federal Register, comes after the investigations initiated […]
Morocco’s Royal Navy hosted a lavish reception on Monday in New York City aboard Frigate Mohammed VI to mark the vessel’s participation in the International Naval Review 250, organized as part of the celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. The ceremony was attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco, […]
Morocco’s remarkable rise in international football has evolved into a symbol of what nations from the Global South can achieve through vision, investment, resilience, and belief, international media says. As highlighted by recent analyses in The Guardian, Modern Diplomacy, and The New Yorker, the Atlas Lions have come to represent a wider aspiration shared by […]
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will operate 12 special direct flights between Casablanca and Boston to meet soaring demand from Moroccan fans eager to attend the national team’s World Cup quarter-final against France on July 9. The national carrier, which serves as the official airline of Morocco’s national team, said it had activated an exceptional air […]
A gathering held recently in Washington brought together senior figures from American political life to celebrate the longstanding friendship between Morocco and the United States, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event was organized by the Adams Memorial Foundation, a body dedicated to preserving the legacy of John Adams, the […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hailed Morocco’s qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada, saying that the Atlas Lions continue to make history on the global stage. CAF noted in a statement posted on its official website that Morocco has become the first […]