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The U.S. State Department has affirmed that Morocco is the oldest friend of the United States as the American government foreign Affairs agency marks the 237th anniversary of its founding and its journey in advancing American diplomacy around the world. In a post published Monday by U.S. embassy in Rabat on its X account, the […]
On July 23, 2026, Michael Achimugu, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) director of public affairs, published a scathing message on X threatening to recommend suspending Royal Air Maroc’s (RAM) operations in Nigeria. Instead, he listed three carriers as supposed alternatives, naming EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines and- surprisingly- Air Algérie. Algerian media seized on the mention […]
Morocco’s women football national team began their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win over Kenya in their opener played Sunday at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The Moroccan goals were scored by Ibtissam Jraidi (netted two goals), Sakina Ouzraoui and Meriem Atiq as the Atlas Lionesses produced a dominant performance […]
The Moroccan under-16 boys’ national tennis team delivered a remarkable performance, winning the African Team Championships held in Polokwane, South Africa, and thereby securing their qualification for the World Championship. “The boys’ national team won the African Championship title following a flawless run marked by victories against Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Algeria,” stated […]
Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug held talks over the weekend with a United States congressional delegation in Nouakchott on means to strengthen relations between the two countries. Ould Merzoug highlighted Mauritania’s role in promoting stability in the Sahel and West Africa, attributing the country’s security to a comprehensive approach combining counter-terrorism measures, development […]
The Sudanese Army says it has regained full control of the strategic Export road linking Khartoum to North Kordofan after two days of intense fighting with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement on Sunday, July 26, the Army said its troops captured the areas of Um Qurfa and Jarigakh, inflicting heavy casualties on […]
U.S. President has thanked King Mohammed VI for renaming the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway, currently under construction, “President Donald J. Trump Highway”, describing it “such Great honor”. He also said he looked forward to “traveling the entire length of this Great Highway”, alluding to a visit to the North African Kingdom. In a post published Sunday on […]
Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, has established itself as “a model” in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), United Nations Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said. The Kingdom has also made “tremendous progress” and demonstrated leadership in hosting major international summits, particularly on climate issues, which constitute one of the cornerstones of […]
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially launched his new political party, “Kiiraay, the Republican Patriots,” in Dakar on Saturday, against the backdrop of a reshaping political landscape in Senegal. Speaking at the launch ceremony, the head of state said the new party is intended to serve as a broad political platform built on the values […]
French Junior Minister of Foreign Trade and Attractiveness Nicolas Forissier said he was “very impressed” by Morocco’s “modernity” and the momentum in the Kingdom, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. In an interview with MAP, Forissier said he witnessed this momentum firsthand during his latest visit to Morocco, a country he considers a “priority” […]