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Danish tug owning group Svitzer has announced supporting container ships at the Tanger Med II terminal with five ASD tugs with 90 tons of bollard pull — Svitzer Al Hoceima, Svitzer Chefchaouen, Svitzer Tanger, Svitzer Tetouan and 2025-built Svitzer Ouezzane. The leading harbor and terminal towage provider also owns three pilot boats at Tanger Med […]
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) have introduced the Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026. The move comes as the U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bipartisan bill tabled last June by Republican Joe Wilson (South-Carolina) and Democrat Jimmy Panetta (CA) for branding the Algeria-backed Polisario militia […]
The Association of Victims of Terrorism of the Canary Islands (ACAVITE) has organized lately a ceremony in honor of 300 Canary Islanders (miners & fishermen) killed by the Polisario terrorist group. The ceremony, held on the occasion of the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, was marked by wreath-laying and moments of silence […]
Morocco will host the ninth joint ministerial meeting between the Kingdom and the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in a decision announced during the eighth edition of the forum held via videoconference. The GCC’s invitation reflects a deliberate recognition of Morocco’s expanding diplomatic role and its deepening strategic partnership with the Gulf bloc. […]
Morocco’s long‑term investment in strategic port infrastructure has taken on renewed significance as global supply chains face mounting disruption and major economies move to assert tighter control over maritime gateways. In a world marked by geopolitical rivalry, fragile logistics and growing scrutiny of foreign influence, ports have become instruments of sovereignty, resilience and economic security. […]
Morocco is among the 27 signatory countries of the Declaration adopted by the Nuclear Energy Summit held lately in France at a time of growing global interest in how nuclear energy can support the transition to a clean energy future. The signatories recognize the growing global demand for reliable, affordable and low-carbon energy, and acknowledge […]
Former United Nations envoy Christopher Ross has once again exposed his impartiality in his latest commentary on the Sahara conflict in which he put forward an assessment reflecting long standing positions aligned with Algeria and the Polisario separatists, instead of viewing the dispute from the lenses of a neutral mediator. In his recent analysis published […]
The United States was preparing a major investment conference on Spain’s critical minerals but retracted after Madrid refused to support the American military operation against Iran, according press reports. Spain has refused to allow the U.S. to use the jointly run bases at Morón and Rotafor in the war against Iran, distancing itself from the […]
The United States is believed close to reaching an agreement with Mali that would allow American aircraft and drones to resume intelligence operations against jihadist groups operating in the Sahel country. According to press reports, the move shows plans to return to the Sahel region after years of disengagement, leaving Russia, China and Turkey to […]
Morocco has risen to the forefront of global destinations for Italian exporters and investors, according to a recently released report by Italy’s export credit agency SACE, which identifies the country as one of the most attractive markets among nearly 200 surveyed. SACE’s updated metrics place Morocco at 78/100 on the export opportunity index and 68/100 […]