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The United Nations has predicted, in its annual report on food security and nutrition, that Africa will overtake Asia as the continent with the highest number of people experiencing hunger by 2030. Five UN agencies have warned in the new report there was a “clear trend” of rising prevalence of undernourishment in the continent, which […]
African ministers of trade attending the 21st African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum held in Washington D.C. last week have urged the US government to do away with the AGOA’s annual reviews and expressed the importance of an expeditious renewal of the legislation by the end of 2024. With AGOA expiring in 14 months, […]
Morocco defeated Iraq 3-0 on Tuesday in Nice to take the lead of their Group and reach the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament quarter-finals. The Moroccan goals were scored by Amir Richardson (19th minute), Soufiane Rahimi (28th minute) and Abdessamad Zellzouli (36th minute). Morocco’s U23 team won their opener against Argentina 2-1 and lost their second […]
Morocco’s Royal Office said French support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan “as the only basis” for a solution to the Sahara conflict under the Kingdom’s sovereignty was a “significant development.” This came in a statement by the Royal Office following a letter from President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI, announcing Paris […]
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has commended the leadership of King Mohammed VI in the region and welcomed the “remarkable progress” achieved in the partnership between the United States and Morocco. “The past twenty-five years has been a period of remarkable progress in our relations, and our partnership is stronger and more prosperous […]
France has expressed a clear-cut support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Sahara territory, while backing the autonomy plan as “the only basis” to find a lasting solution to the conflict. This came in a letter from President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI congratulating him on Throne Day and announcing that France […]
The joint bid by Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host the 2030 World Cup reached a “significant” milestone with the official submission of the complete bid file to the International Football Federation (FIFA), at an event held on Monday at FIFA’s offices in Paris, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said in a press release. […]
Twenty-five years of King Mohammed VI’s rule transformed the country’s economy. The tourism sector, in particular, made major leaps forward turning the country into Africa’s most popular tourist destination and one of the most competitive in the mediterranean region. Building on a centuries-old history, unique architecture, rich traditions, colorful landscapes, world-renowned cuisine, imperial cities, hospitality […]
Morocco’s central bank is expected to take more monetary easing steps in the second half of this year by cutting the benchmark rate to 2.25% from 2.75% currently, Fitch Solutions said. “We forecast that BAM will cut its policy rate in another two steps of 25bps in September and December 2024, to 2.25% by end-year […]
King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, urged a break away with crisis management in favor of a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would help achieve an independent Palestinian state, including Gaza territory, with eastern Jerusalem as its capital. “In keeping with the same spirit of commitment and responsibility, I continue to […]