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Morocco is advancing its economic outreach to Ireland with two structured business forums scheduled for May 6 in Dublin and May 8 in Cork. The forums are organized by the Moroccan Embassy in Ireland in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) and local business partners. The dual-city format is designed […]
The two US soldiers who went missing on May 3 likely fell into the ocean as they have last been seen near a cliff in the vicinity of their training site in Cap Draa, as part of their participation in the annual African Lion war games, US and Moroccan officials told the media. US and […]
A new direct flight between Strasbourg and Marrakech, operated by low-cost airline EasyJet, was launched on Sunday. This route will connect Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport to Marrakech Menara Airport with two weekly flights, every Thursday and Sunday. The new route aims to improve connectivity between the two cities, which has so far been provided via connecting flights […]
King Mohammed VI has been represented at the official inauguration ceremony of the Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Center in the City of Democracy in Libreville, by Speaker of the House of Councilors Mohamed Ould Errachid. Ould Errachid conveyed to the Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema the fraternal greetings and sincere congratulations of King Mohammed […]
The 13th edition of Logismed, Morocco’s flagship logistics and supply chain trade fair, will take place in Casablanca from May 12 to 14, with Spain confirmed as the guest of honor. The choice of Spain as the featured partner country reflects the depth of the bilateral economic relationship and the strategic alignment of the two […]
A paramilitary drone strike in Sudan has killed nine relatives of an army-aligned commander, marking another grim episode in the country’s protracted conflict. The attack occurred late on May 2, 2026, targeting the family home of Abu Aqla Kaykal in Al Kaheli village, about 40 km east of Wad Madani in Al Jazirah state. Sources […]
King Mohammed VI has reiterated his strong condemnation of the despicable Iranian aggression targeting the security and stability of the brotherly Bahraini people, their civilian & military facilities. In a written message sent to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Moroccan Monarch said he is convinced that the Gulf country will emerge stronger and […]
The FIFA President Gianni Infantino has sent a strong message to chaos instigators and game’s disruptors, warning them to abide by the football rules or face serious sanctions. “If a player or players leave the pitch in protest at a referee’s decision, they will be sanctioned with a red-card”, said Mr. Infantino in a comment […]
Morocco is set to receive a high-level economic mission from Luxembourg from May 4 to 7, led by Lex Delles, the Grand Duchy’s Minister for the Economy, SMEs, Energy, and Tourism. The visit will be accompanied by a delegation of approximately twenty Luxembourgish companies operating in multiple sectors, and marks the fourth such mission since […]
Military cooperation between Morocco and the USA has been reviewed at a meeting held Friday in Agadir between Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone, and US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, who is on a working visit to the Kingdom. The meeting, held upon the […]