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Cameroon: new frontline in China-Australia trade war?

Despite being sued by Australia’s Sundance Resources, Cameroon is set to begin in August the construction of a railway line with two China-affiliated businesses, connecting the coast to substantial iron ore deposit on Congo Republic border. In December 2020, the Perth-based Sundance Resources and two other Australian mining companies, who aspired to develop one of […]

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Morocco reiterates unwavering commitment to international efforts to combat terrorism

Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to international efforts to combat the terrorist threat, pursuant to the guidelines of King Mohammed VI, establishing a multidimensional approach that combines the achievement of security and peace with the goals of sustainable development and progress. The remarks were made by a senior official of the Moroccan Foreign Ministry […]

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Israel to recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara – media reports

Israel is on the way to announce a formal recognition of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara, according to Israeli media. The issue is at the heart of a visit to Morocco by Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi who met on Wednesday Morocco’s foreign minister Nasser Bourita. Israel’s transport minister Miri Regev, […]

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Knesset Speaker commends ‘open, forward-looking leadership’ of Morocco’s King

The speaker of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, Amir Ohana, hailed King Mohammed VI for “his open and forward-looking leadership, his vision of peace and his innovative thinking.” The Sovereign, who is following in the footsteps of his Grandfather the late Mohammed V and his father the late Hassan II, is working even harder to […]

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Morocco’s FM meets in Rabat Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi

Morocco’s Foreign minister Nasser Bourita conferred on Wednesday in Rabat with Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi on bilateral and regional issues of common interest. They hailed cooperation ties that are gaining momentum between the two countries in all sectors, especially in matters of security, according to local press reports. Though no reference has been […]

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Israeli army takes part for 1st time in African Lion Drills in Morocco

An Israeli elite unit is taking part for the first time in the African Lion military games on Moroccan soil, Israeli defense forces spokesman Avichai Adraee said. Israel will send a delegation of 12 soldiers and a commander of the Israel Defense Forces to the African Lion, which brings together 8000 soldiers from 18 countries. […]

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Algerian Girlfriend of Al Jazeera Channel Chief behind Ousting of Moroccan TV Anchor

The Algerian girlfriend of Head of Qatari Al Jazeera channel is behind the vindictive dismissal of Moroccan presenter Abdessamad Nasser for a tweet defending Moroccan women’s honor tarnished by a smear campaign launched by Algerian state media, officials and hired influencers. The channel’s decision sparked an outcry because the tweet was posted on his personal […]

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King calls on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization, openness & tolerance

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has called on Moroccan pilgrims to be ambassadors of their homeland, its ancient civilization and identity, based on the values of openness and tolerance. “Be the ambassadors of your religion, showing Islamic brotherhood and moderation in belief and conduct, and rejecting all signs of radicalism, extremism or any […]

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Italian government lifts restrictions on export of military weapons to Saudi Arabia

The Italian government on Wednesday lifted restrictions on the export of military weapons to Saudi Arabia, ending an embargo which began in 2019, Arab news outlet reported. The move was announced in a statement at the end of a Council of Ministers presided over by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The decision was made “in accordance […]

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EV Battery: Morocco to Host Africa’s 1st Gigafactory, Attracting over $ 6.5 Bln Investment

Gotion High-Tech, a Chinese electric vehicle battery giant, will inject over $ 6.5 billion in a gigafactory in Morocco. It will be the first in Africa, creating more than 25 000 jobs and strengthening the country’s leading position in the automotive industry. The announcement of this EV battery industrial eco-system was made Thursday in Marrakesh […]