France’s National Assembly on Thursday Oct. 30 adopted a resolution calling on the government to repeal the controversial 1968 agreement with Algiers that facilitates Algerian immigration to France. The text, tabled by the far-right National Rally (RN) was narrowly approved by 185 votes to 184. It is the first legislative victory for Marine Le Pen’s […]
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Morocco-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee Meets in Rabat to discuss cooperation between EU & its Southern Partners
The 12th annual meeting of the Morocco-European Union Joint Parliamentary Committee opened Wednesday in Rabat, under the co-chairmanship of Moroccan MP Lahcen Haddad and MEP Ruggero Razza, to discuss cooperation ties between the EU and its Southern partners for a more stable, prosperous, and interconnected region. Speaking on the occasion, Haddad said the meeting takes […]
Sahara: London Reiterates Support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
British Development minister Jenny Chapman has reiterated her country’s support for the Autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty, describing the plan as “the right pragmatic way forward.” During a debate held Monday at the House of Lords on the Sahara conflict, Baroness Chapman of Darlington said : “given the length […]
Moroccan growers slam ‘baseless’ EU media campaign against tomato exports
Morocco’s fruit and vegetable exporters have condemned what they describe as a “disinformation campaign” in European media questioning the safety of Moroccan tomatoes, saying the allegations lack scientific basis and amount to unfair trade practices. The latest reports form part of a pattern of attempts to discredit Moroccan produce, particularly tomatoes, which have become a […]
Nador West Med Port: Marsa Maroc joins forces with French CMA-CGM Group to operate west container terminal
Marsa Maroc, Morocco’s major port terminals operator, has joined forces with CMA Terminals, a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM Group, to operate the West Container Terminal at the Port of Nador West Med, a major strategic hub on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast. The two partners have set up a Joint Venture which will be responsible […]
Turkish drone maker Baykar to build factory in Morocco’s Benslimane
Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar would establish a drone production facility in Benslimane, Morocco, marking a major step in the country’s ambitions to develop its military and aerospace industry, Moroccan outlet Le Desk reported. The announcement follows months of speculation and was formalized through the creation of a Moroccan subsidiary, Atlas Defense, headquartered in Rabat. The […]
Hakimi remains “undoubtedly the best right-back in the world”
Moroccan international and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi remains “undoubtedly the best right-back in the world,” Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said. “He is very consistent, and that’s why we didn’t sign another right-back- he plays almost every game,” the Spanish coach said during a press conference, responding to a question about Hakimi’s potential to win […]
Global police leaders meet in Marrakech to discuss INTERPOL’s global activities & challenges
The 93rd session of the INTERPOL General Assembly will be held in Marrakesh November 24 to 27 to address several topics related to the expansion of INTERPOL’s global policing capabilities and coordination in the fight against transnational organized crime and transnational scam centers. In addition to approving the Organization’s future activities, strategic framework and budget, […]
Italian parliamentary delegation impressed by development momentum in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra Region
An Italian parliamentary delegation praised on Friday in Laayoune the dynamic development that the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region is experiencing across various sectors. The delegation members, representing both Chambers of the Italian Parliament, attended presentations and conducted field visits to closely examine the region’s potential and the infrastructure available in several socio-economic sectors. In a […]
Moroccan FM calls on Belgian operators to invest in southern provinces
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita called, Thursday in Brussels, on Belgian economic operators to seize the opportunities offered by the Southern provinces of the Kingdom, in line with King Mohammed VI’s vision of making the Sahara region a hub for development and cooperation. The call was made during the joint press conference in which […]