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Memorable World Cup run bolsters Morocco’s clout

“Trailblazer”, “a record-breaker” and “watermark” these are the words used by the New York Times to describe Morocco’s unparalleled run in the World Cup as international media and millions of people around the world express admiration for the prowess of the North African team that reflects an image of a country that is willing to […]

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Mohammed VI Football Academy ‘Key’ to Morocco’s World Cup Success, FIFA comments

The Rabat-based Mohammed VI Football Academy is the key to the success of the Moroccan national team at the World Cup (Qatar-2022), comments the International Football Federation (FIFA). Under the title, “Mohammed VI Academy: Key to Morocco’s Success”, the world soccer governing body says that “HM King Mohammed VI has launched several development projects in […]

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Algeria: Let’s enraged military regime bites its tail & dies of jealousy

Morocco’s historic performance at World soccer cup 2022 has been cheered worldwide, expect in neighboring Algeria wherein the ruling military junta banned its media from reporting news about the Atlas Lions’ stunning achievements and progress to the semifinals. The gag order showed to the world the irrational and sickening hatred of the Algerian authorities for […]

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Morocco’s soft power takes boost from Atlas Lions soccer breakthrough

Morocco’s influence in the continent and beyond has received a boost thanks to the well-deserved qualification of the Atlas Lions to the semi-finals, a watershed in Africa’s soccer history that triggered an outpouring of joy in Moroccan streets and beyond. The confidence of national coach Walid Regragui and players on the pitch send a message […]

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ECOWAS peacekeeping force is welcome step, yet full of challenges — African analysts

The plan recently agreed by West African leaders to set up ECOWAS peacekeeping force is “a welcome development,” African analysts say but they are skeptical of success because restoring peace and order will not be easy. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed at a summit this week to establish a regional standby […]

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Is France seeking to mend ties with Morocco?

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna will pay a visit to Morocco on Dec. 15-16 to discuss bilateral ties with her Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita after a period of faltering ties on the backdrop of France’s limiting number of visas for Moroccans. The news was relayed by the AFP which also cited Colonna saying she will […]

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Morocco at heart of football decolonization

Qatar 2022 World Cup is exceptional! No football tournament has stirred such a controversy and no football tournament has seen such a performance by an African country that relies on its national coach to hold well-ranking teams to a tough test making it to the quarter finals. Moroccans, Arabs and also many Muslims and peoples […]

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King joins Rabat celebrations as world leaders congratulate Morocco on historic win

King Mohammed VI was seen in Rabat’s street sharing the joy of millions of Moroccans after their team made it to the quarter finals of Qatar World Cup following a well-deserved and passionate game against Spain. The King, in a red and green jersey of the national team, had congratulated in a phone call head […]

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London Administrative Court rejects petition against Morocco-UK Association Agreement

The administrative court of London rejected, on Monday, the petition of a British NGO (WSC), working on behalf of the “polisario”, which challenged the association agreement between Morocco and Great Britain. With this verdict, the British justice confirms the validity of the partnership agreement between Morocco and the United Kingdom, which fully benefits the populations […]

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OCP sets green transition example for Moroccan industry

Moroccan phosphates and fertilizers producer is setting the example for other industry giants in Morocco by adopting an ambitious roadmap to reach carbon neutrality by 2040 starting with a shift to fully rely on renewable energy in fertilizers production by 2027. The new plan is part of Morocco’s efforts, spurred by the leadership of King […]