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Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed Madrid’s firm support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara under its sovereignty, belying the recent misleading statement of Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune claiming that Spain has backtracked on its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara. In his latest interview with local media outlets, Tebboune said “Spain […]
A 25% decline in the number of migrants departing from Libya to Europe during the first quarter of 2025 was reported by the Mixed Migration Centre, an entity affiliated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Approximately 9,168 migrants were said to have arrived in Italy between January and March 2025, with 93%—around 8,500 individuals—reported […]
At least 31 civilians, including children, have reportedly been executed by members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Al-Salha neighbourhood of Omdurman, Sudan, according to local medias. The victims were said to have been accused of collaborating with the Sudanese army, as the RSF continues its ongoing conflict with government forces. The […]
A senior executive at Brazilian Embraer company has recognized Morocco’s fast-emerging aerospace industry, saying that the multinational aircraft manufacturer has identified key suppliers in Morocco to be integrated into its global supply chain. The remarks were made by Roberto Chaves, executive vice-president of global procurement and supply chain at Embraer following his recent visit to […]
President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa was appointed 1st Vice-President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday. Lekjaa’s selection was decided at the first meeting of the CAF Executive Committee, which took place in the Ghanaian capital, Accra. During the meeting, Ghana’s Kurt Oraku was appointed 2nd CAF Vice-President, […]
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, highlighted Morocco’s exceptional economic management, noting that it is the only country in the MENA region eligible for the IMF’s Flexible Credit Line (FCL). At the IMF’s Spring Meetings, Georgieva commended Morocco for its robust fiscal and monetary policies, stating, “Morocco has done really […]
Means of reinforcing military cooperation between Morocco and Ethiopia were reviewed at a meeting in Addis Ababa between , Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, and Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula. The two officials expressed their […]
King Mohammed VI was represented by Head of the Government, Aziz Akhannouch, at the funerals of Pope Francis, which took place on Saturday morning in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. After the funeral mass, Pope Francis’s coffin was transported to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, in the heart of Rome, where he had […]
King Mohammed VI’s vision for achieving energy sovereignty, and Morocco’s strong commitment to reshaping the global energy landscape were highlighted at a ministerial session of the Future of Energy Security Summit held in London. This came in the address delivered before the session by Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali. The […]
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday welcomed the launch of Morocco’s Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project, describing it as a milestone in French-Moroccan cooperation. “Long live the friendship between Morocco and France!” Macron wrote on his official X and Instagram accounts, adding that “French-Moroccan cooperation is moving forward at great speed.” The project was launched on […]