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The president of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco, Sebastien Le Bonte, said the royal vision for a Morocco-Africa corridor is opening promising new investment opportunities in the kingdom’s southern provinces, a development, he said, that strengthens Morocco’s appeal to French businesses looking to expand their presence on the continent. According to […]
Morocco’s tourism authorities are reporting sustained momentum from Brazil, with arrivals from the South American market rising 14 percent in the first half of 2026. Some 30,132 Brazilian visitors were recorded through the end of June, up from 26,545 in the same period last year, according to figures from the Moroccan Tourism Office. The growth […]
The Arab League and Sudan have begun preparations for a comprehensive reconstruction plan aimed at rebuilding the country’s transport infrastructure and supporting economic recovery after years of conflict. The initiative, announced in Khartoum on July 27, 2026, will prioritize smart and sustainable transport systems as a key component of Sudan’s post-war reconstruction efforts. The country’s […]
U.S. Gentex Corp, a producer of auto-dimming mirrors, has announced plans to establish a production site in Morocco by 2028 to serve the European vehicle market. The American company had signed a letter of intent, selected a location and received the Moroccan government’s support for creating the local entity to produce electrochromic mirrors and advanced […]
Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has announced plans to cut diplomatic ties with Cuba and Nicaragua and close 14 embassies including those in Algeria, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana and Ethiopia. The move is seen as a major diplomatic overhaul of Colombia’s foreign service aimed at cutting costs and redirecting resources towards priorities such as […]
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 […]