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Morocco’s capital Rabat has secured a prestigious position in National Geographic’s top five “Best Destinations to Discover in 2026,” ranking ahead of renowned cities including Rio de Janeiro, Vancouver, and Manila in the magazine’s highly anticipated annual travel guide. The publication highlights Rabat as both an ancient imperial city and cosmopolitan metropolis, where visitors can […]
Morocco has emerged as a key partner in Washington’s efforts to strengthen security across Africa, according to General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). In an interview with Moroccan outlet Hespress, Anderson said the continent is now a stage for global strategic competition, with Russia and China seeking influence through varied means. The […]
The United Nations is set to call for a new round of negotiations aimed at advancing efforts to resolve Libya’s prolonged political crisis, according to Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for African Affairs. Speaking to Bloomberg on Monday from Rome, Boulos said the United States is working in parallel to reunify key […]
Moroccan-American military cooperation prospects were at the center of talks held Monday separately in Rabat by U.S. AFRICOM Chief Gen. Dagvin Anderson with Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi and Lt. General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone. The American General and […]
Trump’s advisor for the Middle-east Steve Witkoff said on Monday that the U.S. administration is working on a peace agreement between Morocco and Algeria. “There will be a peace agreement, in my opinion, within 60 days”, announced Mr. Witkoff on CBS’s “60 Minutes Overtime” TV program in presence of Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law. During the […]
Morocco’s U20 team etched its name into football history after a stunning 2-0 victory over Argentina in Santiago, Chile, to claim the FIFA U20 World Cup title. The triumph was powered by two standout performers: Yasser Zubairi, who clinched the Golden Boot with five goals, and Othman Maâma, crowned the tournament’s best player. Zubairi delivered […]
A draft resolution introduced by the United States positions Morocco’s autonomy plan not as one option among many, but as the sole recognized pathway to a lasting peace, a move that could redefine the diplomatic landscape in North Africa. The text elevates Morocco’s autonomy plan from a “credible option” to the only recognized solution for […]
The Moroccan national under-20 football team has achieved a historic and unprecedented feat by winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Chile, in an epic and tense tournament. Morocco’s first-ever U20 World Cup title was won after an exciting victory over Argentina, with 2 goals to null, in the final held on Sunday at […]
Morocco’s digital transformation ambitions took center stage this week at George Washington University, where Ambassador Youssef Amrani outlined the kingdom’s comprehensive strategy to leverage technology for socioeconomic development and youth integration before American policymakers, academics, and technology sector leaders. Speaking at a high-level gathering organized by the Center for Cyberdiplomacy and Leadership, Amrani emphasized that […]
U.S. senior Presidential advisor Massad Boulos has said that Washington will open a US consulate in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla, a diplomatic move confirming American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara. In an interview broadcast Thursday by Al Sharq TV Channel, Mr. Boulos commended the “historic and crystal-clear” speech made by King […]