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Morocco’s pioneering role in green energy sector highlighted by US news outlet

Morocco’s pioneering role and exemplary record in the sector of green energy have been highlighted by US news website “RealClear Defense” which pointed out that the North African Kingdom has risen to the challenge of green energy at a time when the insidious but ongoing crisis generated by climate change arguably puts the entire globe […]

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Forbes Africa highlights Morocco’s economic miracle, its commitment to co-development

Forbes Africa magazine highlighted, in its February-March edition, Morocco’s economic model and its commitment to co-development and shared prosperity on the continent. In a special report entitled “Morocco: Unlocking Opportunities at The Crossroads of Continents,” the magazine sheds light on the Kingdom’s achievements in key sectors with high added value for Morocco as well as […]

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Marrakech Conference adopts by acclamation Morocco-U.S. Joint Declaration of Proliferation Security Initiative on WMDs

The Political Conference of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) on Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) dedicated to African countries, held in Marrakech from January 31 to February 2, adopted by acclamation the Morocco-United States Joint Declaration entitled “Marrakech Declaration.” The Declaration embraces an action plan under the co-chairmanship of Morocco and the United States, centered […]

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African countries gather in Marrakech to address weapons of mass destruction proliferation

African Countries are gathered in Marrakech from January 31 to February 2 to take part in the political meeting to promote the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) dedicated to African countries. The event is a collaborative effort initiated by Morocco and the US. The primary objective of the initiative is to encourage African countries to support […]

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Means to further deepen, diversify Morocco-USA ties; promote peace in Africa & the Middle East reviewed in Washington

Newly appointed Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, was received Tuesday at the State Department in Washington by the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf. During this first working meeting, the two officials welcomed the excellent centuries-old and multifaceted relations between Morocco and the United States and discussed means […]

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U.S. supports Morocco’s post earthquake recovery with over $12 Mln funding

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced $12.6 million funding in support for Morocco’s post-earthquake recovery efforts. After the deadly Al Haouz earthquake of Sept.8, Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, set out an ambitious five-year plan for “integrated reconstruction and general upgrading of the affected regions” that focuses on a […]

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Morocco condemns terrorist attack on post at Jordanian-Syrian borders

Morocco on Tuesday condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack on a post at the Jordanian-Syrian borders, which killed three US soldiers and injured several others. Morocco rejects and condemns all terrorist attacks, whatever their origin and instigator, which would threaten the security and stability of the brotherly Kingdom of Jordan, Minister of Foreign […]

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Planning meeting for 2024 African Lion drills takes place in Agadir

The General Staff of Morocco’s Southern Zone is currently hosting the main planning meeting for the 20th African Lion drills. The event, taking place in Agadir from January 29 to February 2, is jointly organized by Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the United States Armed Forces. The announcement was made on Monday by the […]

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Kenya high court rules as ‘illegal’ deployment to lead UN mission in Haiti

A Kenyan High Court has ruled against the government’s plan to deploy police officers to violence-hit Haiti to lead a United Nations-backed multinational mission, declaring it as “unconstitutional”. The UN-approved Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission was aimed at restoring order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation. According to the Kenyan court, the East African nation can […]

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US deepens ties with Angola, in bid to counter Chinese and Russian influence in Africa

As the US top diplomat wrapped up his visit to Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola (21-26 January), experts have hailed what they call the United States finally “making serious efforts to strengthen its relations with Africa”. The four-nation tour of the continent by the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken was also officially […]