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The Algerian regime has suffered another humiliating diplomatic setback after Moscow excluded again Polisario from the Russia-Africa cooperation forum held over the weekend in Cairo. By excluding the separatist group from such an international event, Russia confirms its unwavering position that participation in its forums is open only to sovereign States recognized by the United […]
NATO Defense College (NDC) has commended Morocco’s role as a “strategic and trusted partner” for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The comment was made by the Alliance’s premier academic institution on its X account on the occasion of a working visit paid to the Kingdom over the weekend by a high-level NDC delegation. During this […]
Lucía Jiménez, a Spanish journalist and human rights activist who spent decades campaigning for recognition of Canary Islands victims of terrorist attacks by the Polisario Front, died suddenly at the age of 60 from a heart attack in Málaga. Jiménez’s name became synonymous with efforts to give voice to civilians targeted during terrorist attacks against […]
On the eve of the opening match of AFCON 2025, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi received FIFA’s “The Best” trophy, “The Best Starting 11”, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex from Gianni Infantino and Fouzi Lekjaa. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa, and former Moroccan international Houssine Kharja presented FIFA’s The Best Starting XI to […]
A true pillar of Morocco’s national football ecosystem, the Mohammed VI Football Academy has established itself as a structured and sustainable talent pool, consistently supplying Moroccan clubs and the national team, while an increasing number of its graduates are making their mark at Europe’s top clubs, the BBC writes on its website, on the eve […]
The WIKA Group, a global leader in pressure and temperature measurement, has opened a new subsidiary in Casablanca, Morocco, to support its existing customers across the Maghreb region. “The opening of the subsidiary in Morocco marks an important milestone in our regional growth strategy,” says Marcel Frei, Senior Vice President South Europe at WIKA. “Our […]
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to start this Sunday in Morocco is a crucial stepping stone in the country’s ambitious journey to become a global football powerhouse and a significant dress rehearsal for its co-hosting duties at the 2030 World Cup, says British newspaper “The Independent”. The North African nation, which reached the […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a record 20 media rights partnerships across over 30 European territories for the AFCON Morocco 2025, ensuring unprecedented visibility and accessibility and bringing the tournament to millions of football fans across Europe. This record number of broadcast partnerships across Europe reflects the growing global appeal and commercial […]
The United Kingdom has launched a comprehensive new approach to African engagement, pivoting from traditional aid frameworks toward investment-driven partnerships emphasizing trade, climate action, and long-term collaboration. Baroness Chapman of Darlington, UK Minister for Development and Africa, unveiled the policy this week in London before African ambassadors, high commissioners, parliamentarians, civil society representatives, and private […]
Morocco is a key geopolitical player in the Euro-Mediterranean region, said Spanish geopolitical analyst Francisco Lázaro, in a column published Wednesday in El Correo daily, describing the Kingdom as an emerging regional power, equipped with advanced industrial infrastructure and a diversified economy. Lázaro noted that the Kingdom’s notable economic and military progress, including its attractiveness […]