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Morocco and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties by addressing long-standing concerns over trade imbalances. During the sixth session of the Joint Commission on the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held in Ankara, both nations agreed to recalibrate their commercial relationship to ensure greater equity and mutual benefit, the two parties said in […]
France has reaffirmed, through the voice of Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, its steadfast position on the Moroccan Sahara, reiterating that the present and future of the Sahara “lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” “I wish to firmly reiterate the clear and unwavering position expressed by […]
Italy and the European Union have announced €1.2 billion in new investments across Africa, aimed at boosting infrastructure, digital connectivity, and climate-resilient agriculture, though many question the true motives behind the ambitious investment plan. The deals, co-led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, form part of Meloni’s […]
Amid worsening tension between Paris and Algiers, former French ambassador to Algeria Xavier Driencourt offers a sharp critique of France’s long-standing diplomatic posture toward Algeria in his new book France–Algérie: le double aveuglement (“France–Algeria: The Double Blindness”). The book refers on the one hand to France’s blindness to the true nature of the Algerian regime, […]
European aerospace giant Airbus is seeking to deepen its partnership with Morocco’s rapidly growing aviation sector, citing significant opportunities in the North African kingdom, company executives announced at the Paris Air Show, held from June 16-22 in the French capital’s suburbs. Wouter Van Wersch, Airbus executive vice president for international affairs, described Morocco as “a […]
Renault Technology Morocco (RTMA) is establishing a new engineering center at Tétouan Shore, strengthening the French automaker’s technological footprint in Morocco as the kingdom emerges as a critical link in Renault’s global value chain. The research and development center will spearhead vehicle renewal and development projects for Renault Group while supporting Moroccan manufacturing operations. The […]
The book “Matières à rêver”, dedicated to the textile, clothing, and leather industries in Morocco, was released last week at the UNESCO Office for the Maghreb in Rabat. This richly illustrated documentary work features 70 original photographs that offer a unique immersion into one of the country’s most dynamic sectors, UNESCO noted in a press […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provides Morocco’s Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau potable (ONEE) €300 million loan to strengthen the financial & climate resilience of the utility company and support its digitalization projects. The Moroccan National Office of Electricity & Drinking Water is involved in generation, transmission and renewables. The […]
Niger’s military regime has nationalized Somaïr, the subsidiary of French uranium giant Orano, escalating tensions between Niamey and Paris in a move that symbolizes the regime’s sovereignty-focused policies since taking power in 2023. The nationalization announcement, delivered through state television during a council of ministers report, cited Orano’s “irresponsible, illegal and disloyal behavior” and characterized […]
A Moroccan MP delegation is taking part in the 2nd Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue which opened Thursday in Rome under the theme: “Strengthening trust and embracing hope for our common future”. The three-day event is organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Italian Parliament in cooperation with NGO Religions for Peace. The conference […]