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Junta in Niger names Cabinet including civilians

Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, leader of the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Country, the name of the junta in power in Niger since July 26, appointed Wednesday a cabinet that encompasses civilians and military officers under the nose of regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Gen. Salifou Modi, Bazoum’s former […]

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Morocco’s Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency, Islamic Supreme Council of Al-Quds partner to promote education in Holy City

Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, a Moroccan charity focused on the development of the Al-Quds, and the Islamic Supreme Council of Al-Quds signed a cooperation agreement meant to support education in the holy city of Al Quds. The agreement, initialed by the Agency’s Programs and Projects Coordinator in Al-Quds, Ismail Ramli, and the Chairman […]

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U.S. report lays out Morocco’s strategy to attract more foreign investors

Morocco seeks to transform itself into a regional business hub by leveraging its geographically strategic location, political stability, and world-class infrastructure to expand as a regional manufacturing and export base for international companies, says U.S. latest report on global investment climate. The North African Kingdom actively encourages and facilitates foreign investment, particularly in export sectors […]

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Algiers accuses UAE of hostile acts without offering evidence

Algeria’s conspiracy theorists continue on a ridiculous trajectory taking aim this time at the UAE, whom they accused of hostile acts including supplying spy technology to Morocco and working together with Israel in the region. The Algerian military junta used Al khabar newspaper as a mouthpiece this time to spread the uncorroborated accusation against Abu […]

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Sahara: Under Royal Leadership, Morocco Gaining International Support & Recognition

The “serious and realistic” autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara under its sovereignty continues to gain a growing international support thanks to the far-sighted vision of King Mohammed VI who is tirelessly working for inclusive development, regional peace and shared prosperity. Building on UN Security Council resolutions, several countries from Africa, Europe, Asia, […]

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Russia-Africa Summit: Moscow refuses Polisario’s participation, another slap on the face for Algerian regime

The ruling Algerian junta has suffered another major diplomatic setback in St. Petersburg at the 2nd Russia-Africa summit after Moscow, Algeria’s ally, refused the participation of the Polisario, a phantom entity, in the high-profile international gathering. As they excluded the secessionists from the first Russia-Africa Summit in 2019, Russian authorities have not invited Algeria-backed separatist […]

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Algeria’s diplomacy of empty tours

Like his predecessor, the civilian façade of Algeria’s military regime, Abdelmejid Tebboune has embarked on a series of tours in European, Arab and Asian capitals but returned empty-handed. Tebboune’s most recent visit was to China on which he pinned hope to win support for his regime’s fantasy to join the BRICS. China said it welcomed […]

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Aquaculture: Morocco launches first marine hatchery

The construction works of Morocco’s first hatchery for marine fishing were launched this week in the kingdom’s northern region. This structuring project for the national aquaculture sector, which covers an area of 2.28 hectares and requires a $12.3 million investment, will provide the upstream part of the value chain with a reliable source of fingerling […]

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MEPs reject EU deal with Tunis, call Kais Saied ‘cruel dictator’

Members of the European parliament rejected the money in return for migration curbs signed between the European commission and President Kais Saied. The deal includes nearly $1 billion in aid, loans and investments to help Tunisia stem the flow of migrants and comes at a context of outcry at Tunisian authorities’ brutal treatment of migrants. […]

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Calls mount on France’s Macron to recognize Sahara as part of Morocco

Influent members of the French political class urged Macron to recognize the Sahara as part of Morocco, following similar moves by the US and Israel. While France has supported Morocco’s autonomy initiative, the administration of President Macron has yet to make its stand clear on the matter amid a global momentum in favor of Morocco’s […]