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The Sudanese Army announced on 29 June 2026 in Ed Damazin that it has recaptured two areas in Sudan’s Blue Nile region following clashes with an alliance of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N). According to the Fourth Infantry Division, government forces retook Magaja and Sarkam after direct engagements […]
Mauritania and China have signed a MoU in Nouakchott on 29 June for the partial cancellation of Mauritania’s debt, marking a fresh step in bilateral economic cooperation. The agreement was signed by Mauritanian Minister of Economic Affairs and Development Abdallahy Ould Souleymane Ould Cheikh Sidiya and Chinese Ambassador Tang Zhongdong. Speaking at the ceremony, the […]
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region should treat its current wave of geopolitical, economic, and technological shocks as an opportunity to rethink growth models and accelerate structural reforms, according to Jihad Azour, director of the International Monetary Fund’s Middle East and Central Asia department. Speaking Monday in Rabat at the opening of the […]
Morocco secured a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 in a thrilling penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time. The Round of 32 clash was played at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. The opening 15 minutes of the first half were […]
Guinea-Bissau has reiterated its steadfast and unwavering position in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its entire territory, including the Sahara region, and lauded the royal initiatives destined to support Africa’s progress and development. The supportive stand was expressed by Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fatumata Jau, in a statement to the press […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group plans to channel more than €700 million into Morocco during 2026, according to EIB Group President Nadia Calviño, who made the announcement during her first official visit to the kingdom since taking up the role. Calviño noted that the partnership between the EIB and Morocco has accelerated markedly in […]
Moroccan and Chinese Customs administrations have signed lately three cooperation agreements to enhance further trade exchanges and economic ties between the two countries. They agreed to provide mutual administrative assistance and recognize the two countries’ Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program, an international certification proving that a business customs controls comply with rules and standards set […]
U.S. senior Presidential advisor Massad Boulos has denied press reports circulated by the Algerian regime and its Polisario puppet alleging termination of his mission over the Sahara issue and his re-assignment as U.S. ambassador to UAE. Massad Boulos has rejected the false and baseless reports, affirming that he maintains his current job as top advisor […]
Morocco’s Atlas Lions are once again drawing global acclaim at the 2026 World Cup, delivering standout performances that have earned praise and drew media attention from across the world. Yet, Algeria stands out with its censorship of the word “Morocco,” acting as if the Atlas Lions do not exist in an attempt to hide the […]
OCP Nutricrops, the fertilizer arm of Morocco’s OCP Group, has renewed its annual agreement with Bangladesh’s state-run Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) to supply phosphate-based fertilizers for the 2026-2027 crop season, the company said. Under the deal, OCP Nutricrops will deliver up to 1.3 million tonnes of phosphate fertilizers, including as much as 750,000 tonnes […]