First Independent Mena Newspaper
In a renewed show of diplomatic and strategic alignment, Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the Republic of Congo a “reliable and time-tested friend,” highlighting the Central African nation as a key entry point for Moscow’s growing influence across the continent. The statement came during Putin’s recent meeting with Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso in […]
Swedish packaging company Boxon has announced its expansion in Morocco with a new office and warehouse to support the region’s rapidly growing automotive industry. This strategic move strengthens the company’s local presence, improves supply chain efficiency, and brings Boxon closer to its customers with faster deliveries. Starting early next year, Boxon pledges to provide customers […]
Amazon company has chosen Morocco for shooting season two of its thriller series “The Terminal List” starring Chris Pratt, confirming that the country has become an attractive destination for Hollywood movie-makers and producers. Filming of the TV series will take place over the next couple of months across Marrakesh, then a large part in Casablanca […]
Morocco advances its strategic positioning as a maritime gateway between Europe and Africa with two major shipping line launches scheduled for late 2025. Ocean Network Express and DP World’s new services from Casablanca and Agadir complement the kingdom’s multi-port strategy, diversifying beyond Tanger Med’s established dominance. Japanese carrier Ocean Network Express inaugurates its Spain-Portugal-Morocco rotation […]
A damning new report by the United Nations accuses both the M23 rebel group and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government forces of committing grave abuses that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The UN Human Rights Office’s Fact-Finding Mission (FFM), investigating the violence in North and South Kivu since late 2024, […]
As the UN Security Council prepares to review the mandate of its Western Sahara mission (MINURSO), pressure is mounting on UN Envoy Staffan de Mistura to realign his efforts with the growing international consensus favoring Morocco’s autonomy plan. The recent meeting between de Mistura and US Senior Advisor Massad Boulos in New York marked a […]
Morocco is witnessing a sharp rise in Chinese tourist arrivals, driven by expanded air connectivity and targeted digital marketing campaigns, according to data from the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT). Nearly 200,000 Chinese visitors entered the country in the first eight months of 2025, almost double the total for all of 2024 and surpassing pre-pandemic […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially declared its 16th outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD), following the confirmation of cases in Kasai Province. Health authorities reported 15 deaths and 28 suspected cases across the Bulape and Mweka health zones, including four infections among healthcare workers. The outbreak’s index case is a 34-year-old pregnant […]
The Royal Atlantic Initiative, a concrete example of effective South-South cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, was highlighted during the 2nd Africa-CARICOM (Caribbean Community) Summit. Speaking at the Summit, held in Addis Ababa this Sunday sept.7, Morocco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Mohammed Arrouchi, emphasized […]
Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces, Lt. General Mohamed Berrid conferred over the weekend in Paris with France’s new Army Chief of Staff General Fabien Mandon. Talks focused on military cooperation prospects and on ways of strengthening further strategic partnership to counter shared challenges. Prior to this meeting, Lt. General Mohamed Berrid and his […]