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The United States government has commended the important role of King Mohammed VI in consolidating regional stability, security, and prosperity. In a statement issued on the occasion of Throne Day celebrated by Moroccans on July 30, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken extended his best wishes to the Monarch and to the people of Morocco […]
The head of US diplomacy will travel in August to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, the State Department announced, as the US seeks to counter Russian diplomatic influence. Antony Blinken will aim to show “African countries that they have a critical geostrategic role and are crucial allies on the most pressing […]
The Congress of Peru has passed a motion praising the leadership and the outstanding achievements of King Mohammed VI. The motion coincided with the celebrations by Morocco of the 23rd Anniversary of the accession of King Mohammed VI to the Throne. In their motion, the Peruvian MPs commended the action undertaken by the Sovereign for […]
The United States government has called on the authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure the protection of MONUSCO sites and personnel, following the killing of three UN peacekeepers, one from Morocco and two from India. The call was made by State Department Spokesperson Ned Price during his daily briefing held Thursday […]
Costa Rica’s president Rodrigo Chaves has affirmed that his country supports a peaceful solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue within the framework of the Kingdom’s territorial integrity. The Costa Rican president said in an interview with MAP that “his country calls for a peaceful and diplomatic solution so that there is territorial integrity for all […]
UM6P Ventures, the venture-capital arm of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, has become a shareholder of U.S. Akorn Technology, a Silicon Valley start-up and innovator in edible food coatings. In a press release issued Monday, UM6P Ventures said it invested in Akorn Technology to reduce global food waste and extends shelf life. “UM6P Ventures’ investments are […]
A senior US delegation led by Ron Busby, President/CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, visited Agadir, as part of a working trip to Morocco. The two-day visit to the Souss-Massa region (Thursday & Friday) was part of preparations for the celebration of Agadir as guest of honor of the 2023 “Morocco Day” in Washington DC. […]
Human traffickers continue to exploit domestic and foreign victims in Algeria, and traffickers exploit victims from Algeria abroad, according to the 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report issued by the State Department. Undocumented sub-Saharan migrants, primarily from Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Guinea, Liberia, and Nigeria, are most vulnerable to labor and sex trafficking in Algeria, […]
The U.S.-Africa leaders summit will be held from 13-15 December, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday (20 December). Describing the U.S. commitment to Africa as „enduring.” The U.S. president said he looked “forward to hosting leaders from across the African continent in Washington.“ According the White House press release, the gathering will look to “foster new […]
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced this Thursday it will fund a feasibility study to transform the power distribution infrastructure in Marrakech into a smart grid. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Summit taking place in Marrakesh. The study will be carried out by Washington-based Africa Climate Solutions […]