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The United States has pledged significant support for the construction of Bishoftu International Airport in Ethiopia, a landmark $10 billion project aimed at transforming the Horn of Africa’s aviation landscape. Announced by U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, during a recent visit to Ethiopia ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, this marks President […]
A cultural conference meant to celebrate Algerian-Lebanese ties took a dramatic turn on September 23 when Algeria’s ambassador to Lebanon, Kamel Bouchama, launched into a controversial and inflammatory speech that included personal insults directed at US President Donald Trump. The remarks, widely condemned as undiplomatic and inappropriate, have triggered embarrassment in Beirut, concern in Washington, […]
Morocco has been elected to the International Civil Aviation Organization Council during the 42nd session of the United Nations aviation body in Montreal. The kingdom’s selection demonstrates international confidence in Morocco’s aviation sector development and commitment to global civil aviation standards. “The kingdom’s brilliant election to the ICAO Council illustrates Morocco’s strong reputation and international […]
The United States has recognized the Sahara as an integral and indivisible part of Morocco in 2020. America has also supported the Autonomy plan offered for the territory under Moroccan sovereignty as the only feasible solution to the Sahara conflict. But the Algerian military regime, which has been arming, sheltering and funding the separatist Polisario […]
The United States Department of State has praised Morocco’s strategic transformation into a regional business and industrial hub, citing its political stability, infrastructure development, and investor-friendly reforms as key drivers of economic growth. In its 2025 Investment Climate Statement, the US government underscores Morocco’s emergence as a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, […]
Morocco and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed in Montréal a Management Services Agreement (MSA) to step up bilateral cooperation. The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the ICAO Assembly by Moroccan minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar. It is intended […]
American carrier United Airlines has announced expansion of its non-stop seasonal service between Marrakech and New York, with an increase in its weekly flights and seat capacity for winter 2025-2026. With the return of service on October 26, United is increasing the number of flights between Marrakech and New York/Newark from three to four times […]
Morocco and the United States have agreed to set up a joint commission to ensure the air transportation of Moroccan fans during the 2026 World Cup and reinforce coordination between Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc and other airlines in this regard. The decision was made at a meeting held in Montreal on Friday between […]
Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa to the President of the United States, reaffirmed, on Friday, Washington’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and for the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan as “the only basis for a just and lasting resolution” to the regional conflict. The Presidential Advisor said, in a message published on the X […]
The United States and Morocco have strengthened their disaster response collaboration with the completion of Maroc Mantlet 2025, an annual exercise designed to enhance emergency preparedness. This year’s training brought together thirty soldiers and airmen from the Utah National Guard, alongside the Royal Armed Forces, the Moroccan National Committee for Nuclear, Radiological, Biological and Chemical […]