First Independent Mena Newspaper
Morocco has been elected as a member of the Administrative Council of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) for the 2027–2031 term, following the conclusion of the 26th ATU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-2026). This election reflects the renewed trust placed by member states in the Kingdom’s contribution to African cooperation based on solidarity, expertise sharing, and co-development, […]
King Mohammed VI has issued his instructions for the handover to Malian authorities of the Mohammed VI Vocational Training Complex for the trades of Construction and Public Works, as well as Hospitality, Tourism, and Foodservice. This complex, built on a covered area of 5,200 m² in Bamako, was constructed by the Mohammed VI Foundation for […]
President of the Transition and Head of State of Mali, Army General Assimi Goita, has expressed thanks to King Mohammed VI for Morocco’s steadfast and unwavering support for the sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity of his country. This came during the audience the Malian head of state granted in Bamako Friday to Minister of […]
Mali has reiterated its position in favor of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region, while reaffirming its support for the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan as the only credible and realistic solution for resolving this regional dispute. This stance was expressed in the Joint Communiqué adopted at the close of […]
The Moroccan Confederation of Enterprises (CGEM/Employers Union) the National Council of Employers of Mali (CNPM) have decided to relaunch the Moroccan-Malian Business Council to advance partnership between the two countries in various sectors of common interests. The decision was made during the joint business forum held Thursday in Bamako on the sidelines of the Morocco-Mali […]
A Sudanese Army drone strike has killed several displaced civilians in Sudan’s Blue Nile region, according to rights group Emergency Lawyers. The group said the attack occurred on Thursday, July 23, 2026, when a drone targeted a gathering of displaced people in the southern Badia area of Blue Nile State. Preliminary reports indicate that dozens […]
U.S.-based design publication Architectural Digest (AD) has spotlighted Morocco’s planned Grand Stade Hassan II, describing the 115,000-seat venue near Casablanca as one of the most ambitious stadium projects linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The stadium, currently under construction in Benslimane, around 40 km from Casablanca, is expected to become the world’s largest football-specific […]
French President Emmanuel Macron said France had set no numerical target for visas issued to Algerian citizens and was showing “no laxity” on the issue, distancing himself from comments by France’s ambassador to Algiers that had been interpreted as signalling an easing of visa restrictions. Government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon said Macron made the remarks during […]
Morocco is moving forward on electricity interconnection projects with Spain, Portugal and France, while holding firm on terms in separate talks with Sila Atlantik which advocates a $30 billion subsea cable to export renewable energy to Germany. The Sila Atlantik project, a proposed 4,800-kilometer subsea cable that would carry up to 15 gigawatts of Moroccan […]
The Stansted Airport has announced the return of daily flights of Royal Air Maroc from this London airport to Casablanca, the largest city in Morocco and the country’s economic and business centre. Located on the Atlantic coast, the city is a vibrant blend of modern commerce and historic tradition. It is most famous for the […]