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Morocco has decided to speed up desalination projects to meet growing demand for drinking water and irrigation amidst a persistent drought. By 2030, 50 pc of the country’s drinking water will be supplied by desalination plants. Several foreign investors have shown interest in Morocco’s ambitious projects, including U.S. Company “Energy Recovery” which has signed lately […]
Several countries, including Morocco as the sole African State, have launched a strong appeal for wisdom and restraint in Venezuela. “At this decisive juncture for Venezuela and the region, all social and political actors must exercise the utmost restraint in their public actions,” said the signatory countries in a joint statement issued at a meeting […]
The Dominican Republic, through the voice of its President Luis Abinader, has expressed support for Morocco’s Sovereignty over its Sahara and announced its intention to open a consulate in Dakhla. President Luis Abinader asked Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, who represented King Mohammed VI at the President’s inauguration ceremony, to convey to the Monarch “the Dominican […]
The U.S. Institute of Peace has affirmed that the Sahara conflict is over, saying that France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty is a decisive step toward putting an end to this conflict which is undermining regional stability and economic integration. In an analysis focusing on latest developments of the Sahara issue, Thomas Hill, USIP expert in […]
The Rwandan government signed, on Wednesday August 14, a memorandum of understanding with the American company Nano Nuclear Energy for the construction of small nuclear reactors (SMR), announced the Rwandan Atomic Energy Authority (RAEB). Smaller and simpler in construction than conventional power plants, SMRs are reactors that are mass-produced in a factory and then transported […]
Libya may lose access to global financial markets if attempts are made to unseat the leadership of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) by coercion, warned US Special Envoy to Libya Richard Norland. In a post on the “X” account of the US embassy, Norland also stated that disagreements on the allocation of Libya’s riches […]
The United States said it will offer the DR of the Congo $414 million to help the country address its worsening humanitarian crisis. The DRC is a vast country where at least a quarter of its population depends on humanitarian aid, notably in the war-torn east, where rebel groups have taken vast sqathes of territory. […]
The United States has concluded its military presence in Niger, transferring control of its last base to local authorities. This marks the end of a crucial hub for American counterterrorism operations in the region. The handover of Airbase 201 in Agadez follows the recent withdrawal from Airbase 101 in Niamey, adhering to the September 15 […]
Moroccan flag carrier Royal Air Maroc said it will resume direct flights linking Casablanca and Beijing starting 20 January 2025, and will launch Casablanca-Toronto route on 8 December this year. The airline will operate three flights weekly between Morocco and China, after nearly a five-year halt suspension due to the Covid 19 pandemic. RAM will […]
Morocco is strengthening its military cooperation with the United States and western allies in electromagnetic warfare through “Arcane Thunder 24” exercise which is taking place in the North African Kingdom and Germany this August 5 through 16. A press release issued by U.S. Army Europe/Africa Command says this multi-domain exercise is designed to reinforce strong […]