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The 39th edition of the legendary Marathon Des Sables will take place in Moroccan Sahara from 4 to 14 April with the participation of nearly 1,000 athletes from 52 countries. The 250 km-long challenging desert crossing over seven days, roughly the distance of six marathons, enables participants to test their limits, meet local inhabitants and […]
Morocco has sold 2 billion euros in a dual-tranche bond split into four and ten years, as demand exceeded the offer, Bloomberg and Global Capital reported. Morocco gathered some 7 billion dollars in orders for the bond sale, highlighting the attractivity of the country for global investors. The bond would boost the government’s finances as […]
Morocco has voiced readiness to share its successful experiences with Nigeria’s Ogun State in housing, agriculture, vocational training, electricity production & distribution, manufacturing, infrastructures & ports development. A cooperation agreement has been inked lately in this regard by Governor of Ogun state Dapo Abiodun and Moroccan employers Union, Confédération Générale des Entreprises du Maroc (CGEM). […]
The Spanish Guardia Civil in Las Palmas and the regional command of the Royal Gendarmerie in Laâyoune have begun joint patrolling operations in the Canary Islands to combat migrant smuggling by criminal networks, according to press reports. The move shows strong ties and coordination between Morocco and Spain in countering shared security threats. The primary […]
Zimbabwe’s president Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe, the country’s army chief, in a significant political move that has intensified a brewing power struggle within the ruling Zanu-PF party. Sanyatwe, a close ally of vice president Constantino Chiwenga, was reassigned to the role of sports minister, replacing Kirsty Coventry following her election as […]
The Sudanese Army has made significant strides in its ongoing conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), encircling Khartoum airport and surrounding areas, military sources confirmed to medias on March 27. This marks another important gain for the Army in its two-year-long war against the RSF. The Army has also recently captured the Tiba Al-Hassanab […]
Bad news for the chocolate market that could send already high prices skyrocketing. Côte d’Ivoire plans to slash its exports of cocoa in view of prospects of a bad harvest. Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s second largest producer of the main chocolate ingredient, has experienced heavy rainfall that threatens to compromise crops for the second year […]
A resolution has been introduced to the Congress recognizing the centuries-old alliance between Morocco and the United States. The text, submitted by Congressman Brad Schneider to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, highlights “the longstanding friendship” between the two countries, which prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of their diplomatic ties in 2027. The resolution commends […]
Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger and Mali- which have experienced coups in recent years and have been sanctioned by the African Union- welcomed the informal talks led by Morocco’s presidency of the African Union Peace and Security Council to facilitate dialogue on their political transition issues. In separate letters to Morocco’s foreign minister, the four countries […]
The East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) have substantially restructured their joint mediation initiative for the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict, expanding the panel of negotiators and enhancing its regional representation. Following Monday’s virtual summit, the two influential regional organizations increased the mediation team from three to five members, appointing additional […]