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Zambia reiterated on Thursday its firm and steadfast support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and Moroccanness of the Sahara. It also welcomed the historic adoption on October 31, 2025, by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2797, which enshrines, within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty, the Morocco-proposed autonomy plan as the only serious, credible, and lasting […]
Duke Buchan III attended the first Humanitarian Civic Assistance (HCA) activity held in Dakhla as part of the African Lion military exercise, highlighting deepening U.S.-Morocco defense ties and their impact on local communities. The humanitarian initiative is a core component of African Lion, reflecting joint efforts by the United States and Morocco to enhance their […]
The Government of National Unity in Libya has ordered an urgent investigation after Spanish authorities intercepted a vessel carrying a cocaine shipment allegedly destined for a Libyan Port. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah directed relevant state institutions to investigate the incident and coordinate with authorities in Spain. According to an official letter issued by the […]
U.S. Mission to the United Nations has condemned the recent rocket attacks launched by the Algeria-backed Polisario militias against the Moroccan Sahara city of Smara, saying “such violence threatens regional stability and the progress made towards peace”. “These actions are inconsistent with the spirit of the recent talks,” said the U.S. diplomatic mission in a […]
Stellantis, a multinational automotive manufacturing Corporation, has opened in Casablanca a center dedicated to vehicle dismantling and parts reuse. The €1.6 million facility supports Morocco’s sustainable ecosystem by extending product lifespan, reducing environmental impact and optimizing the use of resources across the automotive value chain. The new site is the first of its kind for the […]
Global fertilizer market has entered a period of heightened volatility as the Middle East conflict continues to send shockwaves through trade flows, logistics and across all major fertilizer groups. According to an analysis issued by the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS), uncertainty over freight routes, escalating insurance costs and the near-closure of the Strait of […]
Korea and Morocco have agreed to launch negotiations on comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) to boost economic cooperation, trade and investment, said Korean news agency Yonhap. The CEPA talks were discussed during the virtual meeting held Wednesday between Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and Omar Hejira, Morocco’s secretary of state for industry and trade. Yeo Han-koo […]
The African Network of Open Parliaments, a framework for the exchange of experiences between parliaments of “Open Government Partnership (OGP)” member countries and those seeking to join it, was set up on Wednesday at the headquarters of Morocco’s House of Representatives. The African Open Parliaments Network is meant to be a continental framework for inter-parliamentary […]
Commander of the Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemetti, has reaffirmed his commitment to continuing military operations against the Sudanese Army while insisting that his forces remain open to ending the conflict. Speaking to officers of the Rapid Support Forces at an undisclosed location on Wednesday, Hemetti blamed Sudan’s military leadership […]
Morocco’s approach in the fight against terrorism and extremism was highlighted in Vienna before the 23rd regional meeting of heads of intelligence and security services. The approach was detailed by Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi, who is participating in the regional meeting, alongside security and intelligence officials from the […]