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African Union Commends Morocco’s Continental Peace and Development Leadership

The African Union Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf congratulated Morocco’s government and people on November 18, marking the 70th independence anniversary and acknowledging the kingdom’s exemplary role in freedom, dignity, and self-determination across the African continent. The AU communiqué stated this significant day commemorates the historic moment Morocco regained full sovereignty following prolonged and determined […]

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Morocco’s Independence Day: A Saga of a King and a People

The Moroccan people is celebrating this Monday November 18 the 69th anniversary of Independence Day, a major event that crowned a long national struggle to defend the unity, sovereignty, and core values of the country, thanks to the perfect harmony between the throne and the people. Engraved into the annals of the Kingdom’s history and […]

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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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African immigrants celebrate their blended heritage on US Independence Day

Immigration from Africa to the United States has increased dramatically in the past three decades and these migrants turned to the US in pursuit of safety, opportunities and economic prospects, according to two latest studies on this topic. As the US commemorates 247 years of independence on Tuesday (5 July), African immigrants celebrated Independence Day […]

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Morocco-USA: King hails steady developing relations, deeply rooted friendship and cooperation

King Mohammed VI has hailed in a message to President Joe Biden on the celebration of the United States’ Independence Day the steady developing relations binding the two countries, relations that are rooted in friendship and cooperation. In the message of congratulations to President Biden, the Sovereign underlined “Our ties, which are steeped in history […]

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Gabon Celebrates 62nd Independence Anniversary in Laayoune

For the second consecutive year, the Embassy of Gabon in Rabat has chosen to celebrate the country’s 62nd independence anniversary in the Moroccan southern city of Laayoune, which is hosting a Gabonese Consulate General since January 2020. The celebration of the national event in Laayoune reflects once more Gabon’s unwavering support for the Moroccan Sahara […]

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USA-Morocco: President Biden underlines two countries’ shared interest in peace, security and stability in North Africa

President Joe Biden has highlighted the enduring relationship binding the United States and Morocco since the signing of the bilateral Treaty of Peace and Friendship in 1786, underlining the two countries’ shared interest in peace, security and stability in North Africa. This came in a message of congratulations President Biden addressed to King Mohammed VI […]