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Morocco’s Royal Navy frigate Mohammed VI has arrived in New York after completing a transatlantic crossing to participate in major maritime events linked to the United States’ 250th anniversary commemorations, highlighting long-standing military and diplomatic ties between Rabat and Washington, Moroccan media reported. The frigate, the flagship of the Royal Moroccan Navy, is expected to […]
Morocco and South Korea have stepped up negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with officials aiming to reach a preliminary understanding by August and conclude the pact before the end of the year, minister in charge of trade said. The proposed agreement would go beyond traditional tariff reductions to cover investment, industrial production […]
France’s new ambassador to Morocco Philippe Lalliot has started his diplomatic mission in the Kingdom with a trip to Laayoune, capital of Moroccan Sahara, following in the footsteps of his predecessor Christophe Lecourtier who travelled in 2024 to the cities of Dakhla and Laayoune. The visits of the two ambassadors to Morocco’s Southern provinces show […]
The “exceptional” economic partnership between Morocco and France is “a model for the rest of Africa,” French Junior Minister for Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier said. “This is an exceptional economic partnership built on a shared vision, with both countries believing that international trade is a driver of success and development for peoples and future generations, […]
Morocco’s Driss Guerraoui has been unanimously elected Vice-President of the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), one of the first international non-governmental organizations to obtain Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Guerraoui was elected by the ICSW General Assembly, held end of June in Nairobi, for a four-year term. […]
More than 6,000 people fled Kulbus and nearby villages in Sudan’s West Darfur on Monday, following threats from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said this Thursday, July 2. The UN agency estimated that 6,005 residents were displaced from Kulbus, Wadi Bardi, Arwa, and Adarb, with most crossing into neighbouring […]
Carmaker Stellantis has outlined a plan to expand its operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region through 2030, identifying Morocco as a central pillar of its industrial strategy during a presentation to regional media. Samir Cherfan, Stellantis chief operating officer for the Middle East and Africa, told reporters the group is targeting a […]
Port Sudan handled 15,593 containers, equivalent to 26,019 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), during June 2026, according to the Sea Ports Corporation. The state-owned operator said the Southern Port received 30 vessels last month, comprising 15 container ships and 15 non-container vessels. Imported cargo accounted for 8,157 containers (13,615 TEUs), representing 52.33% of total traffic, while […]
The Government of Sudan has extended the opening of the Adré border crossing with Chad for an additional three months, from July 1 to September 30, to ensure the continued delivery of humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected regions. According to Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the decision follows the completion of a United Nations monitoring and […]
Morocco and Indonesia have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on expanding cooperation in the field of defense. The two countries expressed this common will during a meeting held on Tuesday in Jakarta between Morocco’s Ambassador to Indonesia, Redouane Houssaini, and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The meeting reviewed […]