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More than 300 Moroccan and French business leaders are set to gather in Dakhla on October 9 for the Morocco-France Economic Forum, a high-level event aimed at deepening bilateral partnerships and exploring new opportunities in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and agribusiness. Organized jointly by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the […]
Morocco and United Kingdom have just completed in Marrakesh region their annual military exercise “Jebel Sahara”, marking 25 years of cooperation between Morocco’s 2nd Parachute Infantry Brigade (2BIP) and the British Gibraltar Regiment. The exercise represents a milestone of Moroccan-British cooperation based on mutual trust, enduring friendships and shared geostrategic interests. Marrakech provides British RG […]
The U.S. senate confirmed on Tuesday the nomination of Duke Buchan III as new U.S. ambassador to Morocco, paving the way for the diplomat to assume as soon as possible his post and mission of strengthening further U.S.-Moroccan strategic partnership in security, economy, technology, transportation, agriculture, and energy sectors. Duke Buchan III, a businessman and […]
Morocco has urged again the UN High Commissioner for Refugees to end the five-decade humanitarian crisis suffered by the sequestered populations in the Polisario-controled Tindouf camps, southern Algeria. Addressing the UNHCR’s 76th Executive Committee session, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Omar Zniber urged the UN agency to conduct an “independent and […]
Morocco will host four decisive matches between October 8 and 14 as part of the 9th and 10th rounds of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Morocco’s hosting of these fixtures reflects its growing role as a regional football partner. In […]
The tireless efforts engaged by Al Quds Committee, chaired by King Mohammed VI, for preserving the historical and legal status of Al Quds and its Holy sites have been recognized by the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the European Union. In a statement issued Monday following their 29th joint meeting held […]
Libya and the United Arab Emirates have started discussions aimed at re-establishing direct air connections between the two countries. In this connection, Libya’s Minister of Transportation, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, met with Ahmed Taher, an envoy from Dubai’s Civil Aviation Authority, at Mitiga Airport in Tripoli, on Tuesday. Talks centered on technical and security preparations necessary for […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared an “economic emergency,” unveiling a sweeping 10-point plan aimed at resuscitating the country’s stagnating economy. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions at power utility Eskom, deepening financial turmoil within the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party, and widespread investor skepticism. Speaking at a high-level ANC meeting, Ramaphosa announced […]
Switzerland has unveiled its 2025-2028 Economic Cooperation Program with Morocco, reinforcing bilateral ties through targeted initiatives in sustainable development, innovation, and market access. The program launch in Rabat this week included the signing of a sustainable tourism project for the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, demonstrating immediate implementation of strategic objectives. Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs […]
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Tuesday, October 7, to coordinate joint diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and advancing ongoing negotiations hosted by Cairo. According to the Egyptian Presidency, both leaders stressed the urgency of halting the war, ensuring the unimpeded flow […]