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The Gambia and Malawi have reiterated this Wednesday support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and hailed the recent UN Security Council Resolution 2797 that enshrined the autonomy plan under the Kingdom’s sovereignty. The support was voiced by the Gambian and Malawian Foreign Ministers Sering Modou Njie and George Tapatula Chaponda at separate meetings they […]
Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco’s national football team and Paris Saint-Germain full-back, continues to shine on the global stage despite his injury, after he was named among the 30 contenders for Globe Soccer’s prestigious Best Player of the Year 2025 award. Hakimi joins an elite lineup featuring international stars such as Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, […]
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Moroccan National Tourist Office unveiled their ambitious “Land of Football” campaign on November 18 in Rabat, celebrating the kingdom’s football passion one month before hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The initiative brings together sports, tourism, and national institutions to showcase Morocco’s readiness for welcoming the world. FIFA […]
Airbus said it has signed a contract with Morocco for ten H22M helicopters which will be equipped for combat search & rescue operations and will be operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. “We are honored that Morocco has chosen to replace its legacy Puma fleet with the H225M,” said Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus […]
The African Union (AU) underscored its commitment to spearheading the peace process in Sudan, emphasizing that sustainable solutions must follow the principle of “African solutions to African problems.” AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, highlighted continuous coordination with the United Nations, through the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan to streamline […]
The African Union Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf congratulated Morocco’s government and people on November 18, marking the 70th independence anniversary and acknowledging the kingdom’s exemplary role in freedom, dignity, and self-determination across the African continent. The AU communiqué stated this significant day commemorates the historic moment Morocco regained full sovereignty following prolonged and determined […]
The humanitarian landscape in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with fresh data revealing that more than 100,000 civilians have fled Al Fasher in the aftermath of the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of the city. The International Organization for Migration reported on Monday, November 17, that over 100,500 people have dispersed across 23 localities in nine States, […]
Morocco has mobilized more than 78 billion dirhams ($8.5 billion) to develop a clean, modern, and multimodal public transport system by 2029, Abdellatif Maâzouz, president of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council, said during a side event at COP30. The investment plan allocates 11 billion dirhams for the acquisition of 3,750 next-generation buses and 67 billion dirhams […]
By explicitly endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan as the most feasible solution, the UN Security Council resolution 2797 places mounting pressure on the African Union (AU) to harmonize its position with the UN-led process. Resolution 2797 extends the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until October 2026 and declares Morocco’s […]
Turkey has cemented its position as one of the world’s major defense markets, with a growing footprint across Africa. In 2024, the country exported more than 300 defense products to around 180 nations, generating $7.2 billion in revenue, a sharp rise from $1.64 billion in 2014. This surge underscores Turkey’s transformation into a global defense […]