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Bahrain’s King has urged Moscow to play a role in peacekeeping in the Middle East, while also Uganda and the Comoros have have recently held discussions with Russia on security issues affecting Africa and the possibility of resolving conflicts in the region, reflecting Russia’s expanding influence on the continent. During a recent official two-day visit […]
Marrakech hosted on Monday and Tuesday a Morocco-USA Venture Capital Forum, organized by the United States Embassy in Rabat, in collaboration with the US government initiative “Prosper Africa”. The forum, the first of its kind between the two countries on venture capital, brought together 25 of the most promising startups in the North African Kingdom. […]
The Gambia has announced its accession as a new member of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). The Gambia announced its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative in a letter Gambian Foreign Minister addressed to his Moroccan peer, Nasser Bourita. Morocco and the United States of America welcome this decision, which marks a significant step forward […]
Morocco and Spain discussed their cooperation plans in the health sector in preparation for the World Cup, which they will host in 2030 together with Portugal. This was raised during talks in Geneva by Morocco’s health minister Khaled Ait Taleb and his Spanish peer Monica Garcia, on the sidelines of a World Health Organization meeting. […]
Soldiers from five Sahel states are holding military exercises in Western Niger focusing on counter-terrorism, Niger’s defense minister said. The drills, to run until June 3, bring together Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Niger and Togo, marking the first exercise between the five countries. The exercise includes interoperability, tactical maneuvers, and offering health care to citizens. […]
Senegal has reiterated its steady support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, confirming the commitment of the administration of Bassirou Faye to centuries-old friendly ties with Morocco. The remark was made by Senegal’s foreign minister Yassine Fall in a joint statement following a visit in Rabat, during which she held talks with her Moroccan peer […]
Morocco fully supports initiatives aimed at establishing a “safe”, “secure” and “resilient” cyberspace, Minister in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi, said Monday in Marrakech. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Africa Cybersafe Symposium, held on May 27-28 in Marrakech, at the initiative of the Directorate-General of Information Systems Security (DGSSI), under the […]
Morocco strongly denounces and condemns the raid carried out by the Israeli army against a camp sheltering more than 100,000 displaced Palestinians near the city of Rafah, an official source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The source said the raid left dozens of civilians dead or wounded, in flagrant violation of international law […]
The Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, an offshoot of Al Quds Committee, on Monday in Casablanca, a startup incubator in the field of innovation (BMAQ Plus) for young Al-Quds entrepreneurs. Part of the Agency’s digital strategy, this platform aims to incubate startups and offer real opportunities for integration into the job market, e-commerce, and […]
The military rulers of Burkina Faso extended their stay in power for five more years, state-owned broadcaster said. Current leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré will be able to run for the next presidential elections, the broadcaster said, citing the conclusions of a national dialogue. Traore took power following a coup two years ago, setting the country […]