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South Korea is aiming to conclude a comprehensive economic partnership agreement with Morocco by mid-2027, its trade minister said, citing the need to improve competitiveness for Korean firms operating in the North African market. Current tariff structures put Korean companies at a disadvantage, limiting their ability to use Morocco as a manufacturing base for exports […]
Several delegate and petitioners have called for delisting the Sahara issue from the UN Special Committee after the adoption of the UNSC resolution 2797 endorsing the Autonomy Plan under Moroccan sovereignty, saying the plan is backed by 130 UN Member-States – including three permanent members of the Security Council. UN Security Council Resolution 2797 is […]
Morocco called on Tuesday in Geneva for an integrated approach to the inclusion of refugees and migrants, placing football at the center of social cohesion policies and efforts to combat xenophobia, during a side event held on the margins of the 62nd session of the Human Rights Council (HRC). Speaking at the meeting, organized by […]
Royal Air Maroc Cargo is focusing its growth strategy on high-value trade flows between Asia and Africa, positioning Casablanca as a key redistribution hub serving more than 30 destinations across the continent, Moroccan media reported. The cargo unit of Morocco’s national carrier aims to capitalize on rising demand for electronics, e-commerce shipments, industrial goods and […]
Forty countries reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces, the Sahara, during a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, according to a statement delivered by Morocco’s ambassador. Omar Zniber, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, presented the declaration on behalf of the group during discussions under […]
The Tanger region continues to attract a growing volume of investment from global automotive sector players, with announcements accumulating at a sustained pace and Chinese operators taking an increasingly prominent role alongside established Western manufacturers. The combination of proximity to European markets, a competitive cost base, and the strategic logic of the New Silk Roads […]
A Moroccan initiative targeting plastic pollution in traditional markets has been selected by BeMed, the Beyond Plastic Med foundation, as one of twelve projects supported under its tenth annual call for micro-initiatives. The call, open from October 2025 to early January 2026, attracted nearly 140 candidatures from across the Mediterranean basin — almost double the […]
More than 1,000 civilians were killed in drone strikes across Sudan between January and May 2026, according to the United Nations, which highlighted the growing impact of drone warfare in the country’s ongoing conflict. Speaking to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, June 15, Volker Türk said his office had documented a […]
Morocco, the current president of the Francophone Ambassadors Group (GAF) in Geneva, organized a side event on Monday titled “Artificial Intelligence and Disarmament: Ongoing Processes and Practical Applications.” The event took place at the Palais des Nations alongside informal United Nations discussions on the use of AI in military settings and its implications for international […]
Morocco takes part in the Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX 250), a large-scale multinational maritime training led by U.S. 2nd Fleet. It is designed to enhance interoperability and test integrated naval, aerial, and amphibious forces in a dynamic, multi-domain environment. The two-week exercise, to start June 16, will bring together 31 warships, multi-national aircraft, and their crews […]