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The United States has sent a strong diplomatic signal reaffirming its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, as two key figures from the Trump administration took steps to solidify Washington’s stance. Duke Buchan III, nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next US ambassador to Morocco, appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations […]
The first Moroccan planes carrying urgent humanitarian aid, ordered by King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, to assist the brotherly Palestinian people, particularly the residents of the Gaza Strip, have landed last night, according to reports published Thursday on “Medi1TV” website. The 180 tons of emergency humanitarian aid shipments will be trucked into Gaza, […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Morocco’s growing stature in global football, calling the country a “pillar of excellence” in the sport, during his visit to M’diq where he attended the Throne Day celebrations hosted by King Mohammed VI. Speaking on the sidelines of the royal reception, Infantino commended Morocco’s “exceptional infrastructure achievements” and its […]
Morocco’s OCP Group has partnered with environmental management specialist Ambipar and local organizations to launch an ambitious land restoration project targeting 100,000 hectares of degraded pastures in Brazil’s Araguaia Valley. The ALM Carbono Verde do Araguaia initiative represents a significant expansion of OCP’s sustainable agriculture efforts in Latin America’s critical Cerrado biome. The 50-year project […]
King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, has issued an order for an emergency relief and medical aid to the Palestinian people, particularly the population of Gaza Strip, said on Wednesday the foreign ministry in a press release. About 180 tons of Moroccan humanitarian assistance will be sent to the Palestinian people. The emergency relief […]
Global hunger levels declined for the third consecutive year in 2024, but the United Nations has warned that food insecurity is worsening in Africa and the Middle East due to conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability. Approximately 673 million people- 8.2% of the global population- experienced hunger in 2024, down from 8.5% in 2023, according […]
Africa has surpassed a staggering 155,000 deaths linked to militant Islamist groups over the past decade, according to a new report from the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies. The report highlights an alarming 60% surge in fatalities since 2023, driven primarily by intensifying insurgencies in the Sahel and Somalia. In the past year alone, […]
Three months ahead of Ivory Coast’s presidential election, President Alassane Ouattara has confirmed he will seek a controversial fourth term, a move reigniting political unrest and drawing criticism from opposition leaders and civil society groups. In a televised address, the 83-year-old leader said his decision was driven by a desire to safeguard the country’s stability […]
U.S. nominee ambassador to Morocco Richard Duke Buchan III has reiterated at the U.S. Senate the American recognition of Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, sending a strong message to the Algerian regime. In his statement made Tuesday at the Senate hearing, Buchan said the U.S. supports Morocco’s serious, credible, and realistic Autonomy […]
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday highlighted the leadership of King Mohammed VI in promoting a new era of peace and prosperity, while welcoming the enduring partnership binding the USA and Morocco. “Under President Trump’s and His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s leadership, we will continue to build a new era of peace and […]