First Independent Mena Newspaper
Tripoli played host to a high-level ministerial meeting on Tuesday, July 8, bringing together Interior ministers from Italy, Greece, Malta, and representatives from the European Union and international institutions to address the mounting challenges of illegal migration. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah underscored the urgency of the situation, stressing that human trafficking networks and […]
A delegation from the French city of Dreux visited Dakhla on Wednesday to explore economic potential, major development projects, and partnership opportunities in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region, following the recent signing of a friendship pact between the two cities. Led by Dreux Mayor Pierre Frédéric Billet, the group -including investors, business leaders, and cultural figures- […]
As SpaceX’s Starlink continues its rapid expansion across Africa, a new investigation by French Le Monde daily has revealed that the satellite internet service is being used not only by civilians and businesses, but also by jihadist and criminal groups operating in the Sahel. The report, based on interviews with military officials, analysts, and local […]
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has agreed to protect the registered copyrights of Morocco’s cultural heritage from illegal ownership, acquisition and usage. The agreement was inked Monday in Geneva by WIPO Chief Daren Tang and culture minister Mohamed Bensaid. The UN agency has pledged to ensure legal protection to the original Moroccan brands, artistic […]
Morocco’s textile and clothing sector demonstrates measured resilience amid intensifying global competition, maintaining its eighth position among EU sourcing destinations with 7% growth in 2025. However, structural challenges reveal the urgent need for strategic transformation toward higher value-added production. Latest data from Eurostat and Morocco’s Foreign Exchange Office show the kingdom’s textile exports to the […]
Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar hosted Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his delegation in Benghazi, where discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic, commercial, and cultural spheres. Haftar invited Greek companies to participate in Libya’s reconstruction and infrastructure projects, highlighting mutual interests in development. The talks also addressed key regional issues, including migration and […]
The European Union has announced a new €13.5 million initiative in Mauritania aimed at strengthening food and nutrition security through sustainable and inclusive food systems. Known as SYSALIM (Systèmes Alimentaires Durables et Inclusifs), the five-year program will be implemented by the Belgian development agency Enabel across seven interior regions (wilayas) of the country. SYSALIM seeks […]
Alma Resort, a premium residential and tourism complex under development in Tangier, has formed a strategic partnership with Spanish hotel chain SOHO Boutique Hoteles to create an exclusive hospitality concept on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The partnership brings together Moroccan developers A. Lazrak, Standard LYS, and Urbat Maroc with the internationally recognized Spanish hospitality group known […]
German ZF LIFETEC Company, a leader in automotive safety systems, has opened a production site in Tangier Automotive City, specialized in the manufacturing of vehicle steering systems. This state-of-the-art facility, built over 8,000 m2 area located near the Tangier Med industrial platform, marks a significant leap for global passive safety technology. The new plant employs […]
Swiss engineering Company Cavotec announced on Thursday it won a €5 million contract with a major port operator to deliver its MoorMaster automated vacuum mooring system to a container terminal in Morocco. The delivery of the system is scheduled for September 2026 and includes a two-year service agreement. Cavotec system keeps vessels stable during operations, […]