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Morocco and Russia agree on the fact that international law and principles cannot be interpreted in a way that halts the progress towards a resolution for the Moroccan Sahara issue, said, on Thursday in Moscow, Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita. Speaking at a press conference following talks with his Russian peer, Sergey Lavrov, Bourita said […]
The United Nations has condemned Madagascar’s latest military coup, calling for a swift return to constitutional order following the swearing-in of Colonel Michael Randrianirina as interim president. The move comes after weeks of youth-led protests over power and water shortages that killed at least 22 people and injured over 100. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, through […]
Morocco stands out as an obvious destination for aerospace investment thanks to its talents — a true industrial and modern infrastructure momentum driven under the impetus of the King, said Olivier Andriès, CEO and board member of the Safran Group. “We chose to invest in the aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur based on the welcoming […]
Royal Air Maroc has signed with Dublin-based Avolon Company a lease agreement for six Boeing 737-8 MAX planes. Two aircraft were delivered in recent weeks with the remainder to be delivered through 2025 and 2026. Commenting the deal, Paul Geaney, President and Chief Commercial Officer, Avolon said: “We are excited to welcome Royal Air Maroc […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Moscow this Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties under a strategic partnership, first agreed by King Mohammed VI and President Vladimir Putin in 2016. The talks focused on deepening cooperation and exploring new areas of collaboration, as both ministers praised the momentum in Morocco-Russia […]
Sabena Engineering announced the launch of construction works for a maintenance and repair facility in Benslimane, near Casablanca, that will handle heavy servicing and modernization of F-16 fighter jets and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft operated by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The project is spearheaded by Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), a subsidiary of Sabena Engineering […]
Morocco’s women entrepreneurs have accessed €30 million in financing and received comprehensive business support through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s decade-old Women in Business program, with 5,000 female business owners benefiting from the initiative over a decade. The figures were disclosed during the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the program held in […]
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has selected Libya as the host nation for the “Flintlock 26” military exercise, marking the first time the country will stage the annual regional drills. AFRICOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John Brennan confirmed during a visit to Libya that the exercise—set for next spring near Sirte—will bring together military […]
Tensions have surged in Cameroon following opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s declaration of victory in the 12 October presidential election, days before official results are due. Clashes broke out in Douala and other cities as protesters rallied against what they allege are attempts to manipulate the vote. Tchiroma, a former government spokesperson under President Paul […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement signed an agreement in Doha on Tuesday, October 14, to establish a mechanism for monitoring and verifying a ceasefire, marking a renewed attempt to end years of violence in eastern Congo. The deal, facilitated by Qatar and witnessed by representatives from the United States, […]