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Morocco’s experience with aviation liberalization demonstrates how strategic reforms can transform air travel across Africa, according to a new analysis by Marie-Noelle Nwokolo of The Brenthurst Foundation. As the first African country to sign an Open Skies agreement with the European Union in 2006, Morocco’s bold move yielded impressive results despite initial skepticism. Passenger volumes […]
In a renewed diplomatic overture, Libya and Malta have initiated a dialogue aimed at reinforcing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, signaling a broader Mediterranean alignment on oil and gas development. Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdelsadeq, met with Malta’s Ambassador to Libya, Charles Saliba, on Monday May 5 to explore avenues for […]
Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares welcomed on Monday the “excellent” momentum witnessed in relations between Spain and Morocco. Speaking before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, the head of Spanish diplomacy expressed his gratitude to Morocco for its support during last week’s power blackout in Spain, a support […]
Morocco hosted NATO’s Regional Endeavor 2025 to strengthen further regional cooperation, dialogue and interoperability between NATO partners for peace and stability. Organized by Allied Joint Force Command Naples (JFC Naples) and hosted by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces from 28 April to 2 May, the event was opened by Brigadier Aziz Idrissi Yazani, head of […]
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 […]