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When Spain was struck by an overwhelming power outage, Morocco came to the rescue thanks to an undersea power link, in a show of solidarity that falls in line with the Kingdom’s approach to neighborliness and cross-border cooperation. Morocco mobilized 38% of its national grid production to help Spain after the blackout. Prime Minister Sanchez […]
Morocco’s commitment to peace, stability, and economic development in the Sahel was commended during a panel discussion held at Chatham House, the Royal Institute of International Affairs, in London. The debate, titled “North Africa’s Response to Upheaval in the Sahel,” brought together researchers and policy experts who underscored Morocco’s strategic engagement in the region, citing […]
British MPs from across the board in both houses of the Westminster parliament expressed their support for the autonomy plan put forward by Morocco, to put a definitive end to the artificial conflict created around the Kingdom’s territorial integrity, highlighting this plan as “a real catalyst for development and stability” across the region. At a […]
The Egyptian Parliament has endorsed two significant oil agreements, authorizing the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to formalize contracts with Russian energy giant Lukoil, further cementing Cairo’s strategic alliance with Moscow in the energy sector. The first deal grants exploration and production rights to Lukoil Overseas Egypt Ltd., in partnership with the South Valley […]
Morocco is strengthening its position as a crucial Mediterranean partner for Europe through a multifaceted alliance spanning security, energy, and economic cooperation, according to a recent presentation at the 2025 European People’s Party (EPP) Congress held in Valencia. This partnership encompasses several strategic areas, said Secretary General of the Moroccan Istiqlal Party Nizar Baraka, highlighting […]
Several European countries are considering the closing of the Polisario representations amid mounting reports sounding the alarm over the Algeria-backed militias’ ties with terrorist groups in the Sahel and the Middle East. According to European security sources cited by Paris-based news outlet Sahel Intelligence, investigations conducted by European intelligence services showed financial and logistical connections […]
Two Italian MPs of Democratic Party have expressed firm support for the autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty, commending the “serious, credible, and realistic” plan which is gaining a growing international recognition. The two politicians, Ettore Rosato and Ouidad Bakkali , voiced their supportive stand at the 2nd Policy Conference […]
Ways of enhancing further cooperation ties between Helsinki and Rabat were at the center of talks held Monday in Rabat by visiting Minister for Foreign Trade of Finland Mr. Ville Tavio with several Moroccan officials. Mr.Tavio met with foreign minister Nasser Bourita. They discussed political relations, regional cooperation prospects, shared global priorities and ways of […]
The Moroccan-Spanish joint military commission held its 11th meeting at the General Staff headquarters of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) in Rabat to deepen dialogue and strengthen military cooperation between the two countries’ armies. Members of the commission reviewed results of the 2024/2025 program and discussed activities planned for 2026. They lauded the progress achieved […]
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed thanks to Morocco for its support in helping restore electricity to parts of Spain following a massive power outage. Power was restored in some northern and southern regions “thanks to interconnections with France and Morocco,” Sanchez said in a televised address, adding: “We are grateful to both countries […]