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UNC-24: GCC, Gabon & Senegal Reiterate Recognition of Moroccanness of Sahara

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Gabon, and Senegal have reiterated separately their firm recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Sahara territory, commending the realistic autonomy plan offered by the Kingdom for a lasting and peaceful resolution of the regional conflict. In a joint statement read out by the representative of Qatar on behalf […]

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US urged to renew AGOA in order not to ‘lose economic ground’ in Africa to China

The United States is “missing an incredible window of opportunity” in Africa, a senior executive in US company told the US Senate Committee on Finance, urging a “quick renewal” of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) that will have the largest impact on the US business interests on the African continent. SanMar Corporation’s general […]

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Morocco reiterates support for initiatives to establish lasting ceasefire in Gaza, become a living hell

Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, firmly supports all initiatives aimed at establishing a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, delivering humanitarian aid, and protecting civilians, said head of the Moroccan Government Aziz Akhannouch on Tuesday. Akhannouch who was addressing the high-level International Conference on the Urgent Humanitarian Response to Gaza, hosted by Jordan, emphasized […]

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Peaceful uses of nuclear energy: Morocco’s experience highlighted in Washington

Morocco’s active participation in the Sustained Dialogue on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, Science and Technology (SDPU) initiative was highlighted Monday in Washington during a meeting on this initiative that was chaired by U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Bonnie Jenkins. During this meeting held at the State Department, Morocco’s […]

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Morocco’s Flag Carrier to re-open Casablanca-Sao Paulo direct air link on Dec. 7

Morocco’s carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced that it will re-open the Casablanca- Sao Paulo direct air link starting from December 7, 2024 with three weekly flights. The announcement was made while Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira was visiting Rabat. Flights from Casablanca to Brazilian Sao Paulo will take place on Mondays, Thursdays and […]

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Brazil hails Morocco’s model leadership in Africa, Kingdom’s modernization

Brazil, represented by its Foreign Minister, Mauro Vieira, applauded the openness and modernization underway in Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, labeling it as a “credible and influential partner on the international stage.” Vieira, on his first official visit to Morocco, expressed this position in a Joint Communiqué adopted at the end of […]

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Brazil supports Morocco’s serious & credible efforts to resolve Sahara issue within framework of autonomy initiative

The government of Brazil has praised Morocco’s serious and credible efforts engaged for the settlement of the Sahara issue within the framework of the autonomy plan presented by Rabat in 2007. This supportive stand comes in a joint statement released in Rabat following the talks held Friday between Brazil’s foreign minister Mauro Vieira and Moroccan […]

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Kenya committed to balanced foreign policy amid US-China rivalry — president Ruto

Kenya’s president has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to a balanced foreign policy as the global power rivalry between the United States and China heats up and African nations are “bullied into taking sides.” “We’re neither facing East nor facing West; we’re facing forward,” Kenya’s President William Ruto said during an interview with Al Jazeera, to […]

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USA expresses gratitude to Moroccan King for humanitarian aid to Gaza, stresses importance of Morocco’s support for President Biden’s initiative

US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, expressed the “gratitude” of the United States to King Mohammed VI for Morocco’s humanitarian contributions to Gaza, and stressed the importance of Morocco’s support for President Biden’s proposal regarding an enduring ceasefire in Gaza. “The Secretary conveyed his gratitude to King Mohammed VI for Morocco’s humanitarian contributions to Gaza,” […]

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Situation in Gaza: Morocco stresses importance of US President’s proposals; hopes parties concerned will commit to implementing roadmap

Morocco has stressed the importance of the proposals put forward by US President Joseph R. Biden, aimed at, among others, promoting a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and expressed hope that the various parties concerned will commit to implementing the roadmap proposed. The Moroccan Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a statement that Morocco, whose Sovereign is […]