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The Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have commended the role of King Mohammed VI as Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, his ongoing efforts to protect the holy sites in Al Quds Asharif, as well as his initiatives in favor of Africa. The OIC ministerial council, which […]
The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit is held in Luanda, Angola this June 22 – 25 under the theme, “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for U.S.-Africa Partnership”. The summit, bringing together more than 1,500 delegates including African presidents, heads of government, cabinet members, and senior U.S. Government officials and leaders from U.S. and African companies, […]
A document circulated by media outlets close to the Algerian military regime claims that two Moroccan officers were killed and a third injured during Iranian strikes on Israeli military installations, while they were allegedly undergoing training at the Meron base in northern Israel. This assertion, as it stands, is based on no verifiable source or […]
In a strategic move to reduce global reliance on the U.S. dollar, China has welcomed six new financial institutions from Africa, the Gulf, and Central Asia into its Cross-border Interbank Payment System (CIPS). The expansion, announced during a ceremony in Shanghai, brings direct participation in the yuan-based payment network to 174 institutions, as China steps […]
After more than a century abroad, 119 Benin Bronzes have returned to Nigeria, marking the largest single repatriation of looted artifacts to date. Originally stolen during a brutal British raid on the Benin Kingdom in 1897, the sculptures — including royal regalia, plaques, and ceremonial figures — were officially handed over by the Netherlands in […]
The stadiums that will host the African Cup of Nations will be delivered as planned ahead of the tournament, Fouzi Lekjaa, head of Morocco’s football federation (FRMF) said. Speaking at a press briefing, Lekjaa confirmed that the Complexe Moulay Abdellah in Rabat and the Grand Stade de Tanger will be completed by September 2025. Meanwhile, […]
In a powerful demonstration of Morocco’s commitment to African economic integration, the city of Laâyoune recently hosted a landmark event that brought together business leaders from across the continent. The latest event was marked by the signing by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) of a pivotal cooperation agreement with business federations from several […]
Participants in the Parliamentary Forum on Economic Cooperation between Morocco and the CEMAC highlighted on Friday in Laayoune, the strategic importance of the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom and the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region as a vital link between North Africa and Morocco’s deeper African ties, and as a promising zone for investment and integrated […]
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 International Finance Corporation has agreed to provide Maroc Telecom two loans totaling €370 million to enable the Moroccan telecom group support its subsidiaries in Chad and Mali. The IFC funding will help to enhance mobile connectivity and improve the quality of mobile internet. It will also support the rollout of 4G services, bringing faster, […]