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On the occasion of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held in Abu Dhabi, Morocco announced its intention to submit its bid to host one of the upcoming sessions of this UN Congress. The Ministry of Justice said in a statement that Morocco aspires to host one of the forthcoming […]
Morocco defeated Gabon 2-0 on Thursday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, making a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a victory in the opening round of Group A. From the opening whistle by South African referee Tom Abongile, Morocco pressed the Gabonese penalty area in search […]
Armenia has expressed its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, considering it to “pave the way for strengthening the unity of the territory of the Kingdom of Morocco.” This stance was expressed during a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, on the sidelines of the 81st session of […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlined the core principles promoted under Morocco’s 2026 presidency of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), emphasizing national ownership, inclusive institutions, and stronger partnerships aligned with states’ priorities. Speaking at a high-level PBC meeting on “National ownership in practice: Strengthening inclusive state institutions,” Bourita addressed an audience that included UN […]
Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, has reaffirmed commitment to continue endeavoring for achieving a solution that safeguards the historical and legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The commitment was reaffirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, in an address Thursday during the annual coordination meeting of […]
Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita has conferred in New York with Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to a press release issued by AU, discussions focused on ways of strengthening cooperation between the African Union and Morocco, the continent’s […]
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau affirmed, on Friday in New York, the United States’ commitment to the development of the Sahara region under the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Morocco. “We reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between our two countries, as well as our shared vision for the development of the Sahara region and […]
Libya has outlined plans to leverage its strategic location and transport infrastructure to support intercontinental routes linking Africa and Europe. Deputy Minister of Transport Wissam Al-Idrissi said the country’s position between Africa, the Mediterranean and Europe could make it an important hub for regional and international connectivity, particularly through maritime transport. He made the remarks […]
Spanish opposition parties, led by the Partido Popular (PP) under Alberto Núñez Feijóo, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, and Madrid Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida, continue to take for granted Morocco’s sustained efforts in migration control, security cooperation, and bilateral partnership while leveling serious accusations against the Kingdom without supporting evidence. Despite clear statements from Spanish police, intelligence […]
A delegation from the U.S. Congress, led by Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Brian Mast, was received Thursday in Rabat by Delegate minister for National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi. Discussion focused on centuries-old Moroccan-American relationship, growing military cooperation marked by the regular meetings of the two countries Defense Consultative Committee, exchange of visits […]