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Malta’s Prime Minister, Robert Abela, has called for the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya and urged strict enforcement of the Libyan arms embargo, in accordance with Security Council resolutions. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Abela emphasized that assisting the Libyan people in finding a lasting solution to their prolonged institutional crisis is a […]
French president Emmanuel Macron is expected to pay a visit to Morocco by the end of October, according to the Presidential palace, the Elysee. The visit would take place on October 29-30, sources told le360, as the two countries build on the momentum created by Paris support for Morocco’s territorial integrity, ending a period of […]
A meeting held in London on Friday explored ways for Moroccan expatriates to make the most of the measures put in place by Morocco to increase their investments in their country of origin. Held under the theme “MDM Investments: New Challenges, New Financing, Institutional Responses,” the event is part of a series of conferences initiated […]
The Netherlands reiterated, Thursday in New York, its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan, deeming it a “very serious and credible” contribution to the political process led by the United Nations. “The Netherlands considers the autonomy plan, presented by Morocco in 2007, as a very serious and credible contribution to the political process led by […]
Morocco qualified for the quarter-final of the Futsal World Cup 2024 after beating Asia champion Iran 4-3 in a breathtaking match played Thursday at Bukhara Universal Sports Complex, Uzbekistan. The goals of the Atlas Lions were scored by Khalid Bouzid, Alireza Rafieipour, Soufiane El Mesrar and Idriss Raiss El Fenni. The Moroccans had won their […]
Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2024, driven by a resurgence in manufacturing and tourism, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The EBRD’s latest regional economic outlook, released on Thursday, highlights the resilience of Morocco’s economy despite adverse weather conditions. “The recovery in manufacturing and tourism, bolstered by […]
Denmark has joined a long list of influential countries to back Morocco’s autonomy plan as a final solution to the Sahara issue. Denmark said the autonomy proposal submitted by Morocco in 2007 is a “serious and credible contribution to the ongoing UN efforts.” This came in a joint statement following talks in New York between […]
Italian oil company Eni announced on September 24 that it will begin onshore exploratory drilling in Libya’s Ghadames Basin next month, with plans to launch an offshore drilling campaign in the Sirte Basin by the end of 2025. Speaking at the Libyan-Italian roundtable in Rome, Martina Obizzi, President of the North Africa and Levant region […]
The military ruled states in the Sahel, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali are seeking to acquire telecoms technology and remote-sensing satellites from Russia as they seek to counter the surge of terrorist activity. Ministers from the three countries met officials from Russia’s aerospace agency Roscosmos in Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Monday, to discuss implementation plans, […]
French president Emmanuel Macron unveiled a line-up of a new government of 39 ministers, including two of Moroccan origins. The government, led by prime minister, Michel Barnier, kept Rachida Dati as culture minister, while another minister of Moroccan roots, Othman Nasrou, took the portfolio of citizenship and the fight against discrimination. Dati in particular has […]