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An armed group in Mali affiliated with al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on the country’s main Kati military base near the capital city Bamako, which it said was a response to governmental collaboration with Russian mercenaries. Friday’s (22 July) raid on the Kati base that killed at least one soldier and wounded […]
French President Emmanuel Macron today (25 July) begins a three-nation tour of western African states in the first trip to Africa of his new term as he seeks to reboot his country’s post-colonial relationship with the continent. Macron’s 25-28 July tour, also the first venture outside Europe of his new mandate, will take the French […]
Morocco’s aerospace industry is expected to exceed 2019 levels as new big players invest in the country, the latest of which is Collins aerospace which signed a deal with Morocco’s industry ministry to build an ecosystem benefiting from an already existing platform The exports of the aerospace sector up to May this year hit 877 […]
The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have welcomed the signing in Turkey of an agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea, describing it as “successful development” for the continent which faces an increased risk of famine. Russian and Ukrainian officials have signed a UN-backed deal aimed at allowing grain […]
The Moroccan government announced a $28.3 million plan to mitigate the impact of the recent wildfires on agricultural activity and forests and on livelihoods. Pursuant to the instructions of the King, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch chaired, on Friday in Rabat, the signing ceremony of a framework agreement for the implementation of a series […]
The next step in the expansion of Morocco’s automotive sector is the setting up of an electric vehicle battery plant to build on existing raw material and meet a rising demand in the domestic and international market, industry minister Ryad Mezzour said. The ministry is negotiating with several manufacturers the setting up of such a […]
Combating hate speech requires a sustained and inclusive commitment, increased efforts by UN member states, practical initiatives to prevent incitement to hatred, and strengthening of the capacities of those involved in combating hate speech, through the involvement of universities and research institutions. The recommendations were made by participants in a high-level international symposium held in […]
A senior US delegation led by Ron Busby, President/CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, visited Agadir, as part of a working trip to Morocco. The two-day visit to the Souss-Massa region (Thursday & Friday) was part of preparations for the celebration of Agadir as guest of honor of the 2023 “Morocco Day” in Washington DC. […]
The Moroccan Agency for sustainable energy (MASEN) and India’s National thermal power corporation (NTPC) signed a memorandum of understanding, providing for carrying out of joint projects in the field of renewable energy. Under the MoU, MASEN and NTPC will work on capacity building and share their experiences and expertise in the renewable energy field. The […]
The Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced this Friday in a statement that taking into consideration the continuation of preventive measures imposed by the evolution of the health situation related to the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been decided to postpone all activities, festivities and ceremonies planned on the occasion of Throne Day, […]