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King Mohammed VI has reaffirmed Morocco’s willingness to advance the implementation of the reinforced exceptional partnership with France and to reshape the two countries’ cooperation in order to better meet the requirements of of the present. This came in a message of congratulations the Monarch addressed to President Emmanuel Macron on France’s National Day In […]
Mali’s military government has formally granted junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable indefinitely and without elections, marking a sharp turn away from democratic governance in the Sahel nation. The new law, adopted unanimously by 131 members of the National Transitional Council last week, states Goïta’s power may be extended “as many […]
The Royal Air armed forces and French Air Forces have conducted lately a joint exercise to reinforce tactical proficiency, coordination and interoperability amid recent geopolitical tensions. Dubbed “Marathon25”, the exercise saw the participation of Moroccan F-16 fighter jets and Puma helicopters for transport and medical evacuation missions, while France contributed five Rafale B jets from […]
Morocco’s National Police Services and France’s Directorate General of National Police inked on Tuesday in Rabat a Joint Action Plan, establishing a joint roadmap to fight cross-border organized crime in the two countries, bolster security cooperation and strengthen mutual assistance mechanisms in the numerous fields of police cooperation. The Joint Action Plan was initialed by […]
France has reaffirmed, through the voice of Minister Delegate for Gender Equality and the Fight against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, its steadfast position on the Moroccan Sahara, reiterating that the present and future of the Sahara “lie fully within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty.” “I wish to firmly reiterate the clear and unwavering position expressed by […]
French aerospace manufacturer Figeac Aéro has signed a new agreement with Boeing to produce aluminum machined parts for the Boeing 737 MAX. The components will be manufactured at Casablanca Aéronautique, Figeac Aéro’s Moroccan subsidiary located in the Nouaceur industrial zone near Casablanca. This agreement is part of Figeac Aéro’s PILOT 28 strategic plan, which focuses […]
The diplomatic standoff between France and Algeria has escalated into a retaliatory spiral, with Paris now reportedly preparing to freeze the assets of 20 senior Algerian regime figures, according to French media outlets including L’Express. The measure, currently under review by the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, would mirror the sanctions imposed on […]
French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, inaugurated this Tuesday a visa-applications processing center, “TLS Contact”, in Laayoune, translating France’s commitment to supporting the autonomy initiative under Moroccan sovereignty for the Sahara. The inauguration of this center, affirming the strengthening of French consular presence in the Southern Provinces, bears political and symbolic dimensions beyond mere service […]
French retailer Casino group has partnered with Moroccan H&S Invest Holding to open more than 210 convenience stores under the Franprix and Monoprix brands across Morocco over the next ten years. The partnership agreement was signed Monday in Rabat by Moncef Belkhayat, President of H&S Invest Holding, and Philippe Palazzi, CEO of Groupe Casino. The […]
France has responded to Algeria’s decision to sack more French diplomats, ordering the departure of a similar number in a tit for tat amid worsening diplomatic, political, and economic ties. Algeria has declared more French diplomats persona non grata on Sunday, following a similar decision it had taken in mid-April. France summoned the Algerian chargé […]