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Zambia has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and autonomy plan offered by the North African Kingdom for the Sahara under its sovereignty, describing this plan as the “only reliable and realistic” solution” to the Sahara regional dispute. The supportive stand comes in a joint statement issued Tuesday in Rabat following talks held […]
King Mohammed VI has congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his re-election as President of Türkiye, wishing him success in his continuing efforts to lead the Turkish people towards further progress and prosperity. The Monarch has also lauded the two countries’ fruitful cooperation thanks to the shared willingness and strong determination to strengthen bilateral ties in […]
Niger Monday announced the neutralization of 55 terrorists of “Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP)” in a joint operation with neighboring Nigeria. The operation according to the army of the West African country was carried out in the terrorists’ stronghold of Arege, North-east of Nigeria, near the border with Niger. The slain terrorists according to […]
The Central African Republic (CAR) and Russia have been holding talks for Moscow to set up a military base in the frail African country weakened by civil war during many years. The minister of Defense of the CAR, Rameaux-Claude Bireau told Russian news agency Sputnik that “the discussions are continuing.” The minister also indicated that […]
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law draconian new anti-gay legislation against homosexuality described as among the world’s harshest, stirring controversy in and outside the country and prompting condemnation from human rights and LGBTQ groups as well as Western powers. The new anti-homosexuality law that provides for tough measures targeting LGBTQ individuals is supported […]
A UK court rejected irrevocably the challenge by the Polisario to the association agreement with Morocco which includes the Sahara territory, in a new setback for the Algerian-backed separatist group that should serve as an example to follow for the EU. The appeal was filed by the UK-based Algerian proxy Western Sahara Campaign (WSC) which […]
Three transport cooperation agreements were signed on Monday in Rabat between Morocco and Israel to facilitate exchanges between the two countries. The agreements cover maritime transport to encourage direct shipping between the two countries, reciprocal recognition of driving licenses and facilitate exchanges related to road safety and transportation innovation. The agreements were initialed by the […]
King Mohammed VI was represented at the inauguration ceremony of the new president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, by Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented, on Monday in Abuja, His Majesty The inauguration ceremony of Nigerian president Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima took place this Monday at Eagle Square in capital Abuja, before […]
The government of Morocco has voiced readiness to provide the necessary and possible support to help Sudan overcome its crisis, saying Rabat is confident in the Sudanese people’s capacity to reach a compromise for the sake of security and stability of their country. Addressing remotely the African Union Peace and Security Council, convened this weekend […]
Several countries have reaffirmed strong support for the “realistic & serious” autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty during the UN C-24 regional seminar held lately in Bali, Indonesia. Addressing the UN Committee, the representative of Gabon said her country backs the “credible” autonomy plan proposed by Rabat for a lasting […]