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Sweden “expresses support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, in light of the recently adopted Security Council resolution 2797,” as a “credible basis” for negotiations to achieve a definitive solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This position was expressed in an official statement issued by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, following a phone […]
King Mohammed VI, chairman of Al-Qods Committee, has been invited by President Donald Trump to join as a Founding Member the Board of Peace that Trump is planning to launch as an initiative to “contribute to peace efforts in the Middle East”, said the Moroccan foreign affairs ministry in a statement released Monday. The Monarch […]
Morocco is reportedly exploring the acquisition of up to 400 South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks and the Cheongung medium-range air defense system as strategic partnership between Seoul and Rabat is gaining momentum. According to experts, the potential deal would enable Moroccan army to diversify military weaponry and modernize its land and air defense capabilities. […]
Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari represented Morocco at the 18th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture held January 14-17 in Berlin during International Green Week. The Kingdom’s participation reaffirmed commitment to integrated sustainable water resource management, resilient agriculture, and strengthened international cooperation supporting food security and sustainable development. Organized under the theme “Water. Crops. Our […]
Morocco’s organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has drawn widespread praise from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), international media and sports observers, as the tournament sets new records. All went well, except a brief moment in the final in Rabat when Senegalese coach, players and some fans showed a lack of […]
An American trade mission from North Dakota will visit Morocco in April 2026 to explore joint business and investment opportunities offered in agrifood sector, one of the key pillars of the Kingdom’s economy. The announcement was made by Agriculture Commissioner of North Dakota Doug Goehring. “The purpose of the mission to Morocco is to develop […]
Morocco’s forward Brahim Diaz earned the best goalscorer award of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) organized by Morocco from December 21, 2025 through January 18, 2026, won by Senegal following their victory in the final against Morocco. The trophy was handed to Diaz, who topped the goalscoring chart with five goals, by FIFA President […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to the Moroccan national football team, runners-up of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). In this message, the King expresses his warmest congratulations to the players, coaches and technical, medical and administrative staff, as well as to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation officials for the honorable […]
Senegal’s national football team won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, beating Morocco by a single goal after extra time (0-0 at fulltime) on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, in a match, finely balanced from the opening whistle. For this fixture between two teams that had never previously met in the […]
More than 103 civilians were killed and 88 others wounded in repeated attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in western Sudan between 22 December 2025 and 16 January 2026, according to a community-based relief committee. The assaults targeted the Tina locality and surrounding areas in North Darfur, near the Chad border, burning entire […]