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French Minister of Environment in charge of international relations on climate hailed Morocco for its anticipative option for renewable energy and called on nations to follow suit. Segolene Royal, also chairman of COP21 praised Morocco for taking the lead in the global transition to renewable energy; a move she said other countries should emulate. “Morocco […]
Moroccan security services have captured last weekend two terrorists tasked with funding and coordinating with jihadists of the Libyan branch of the terror organization ISIS. The two operatives were arrested in Morocco’s economic city of Casablanca and its suburban region of Had Soualem within the frame of the ongoing investigations on Libyan affiliates of ISIS. […]
Moroccan security services have interrupted another deadly ISIS terrorist plot seeking to undermine the North African country’s peace and stability. Morocco’s Interior Ministry announced Monday it has dismantled a five-member Islamic State group cell planning to carry out bomb attacks using a pressure cooker in crowded public places. The cell members, linked to ISIS, were […]
Morocco has rightly earned the title of the “jewel of Africa” thanks to its mixed Arabian, European and Berber cultural influences and to the hospitality of Moroccan people, writes International Daily Express. Marrakech, one of its most ancient cities and most popular destinations, is welcoming, friendly and astoundingly beautiful, says the newspaper, partner of the […]
The summit talks held on Wednesday at the Elysée Palace between the French President François Hollande and his guest King Mohammed VI, who just started a working and friendship visit to France, were topped by the crucial issue of climate change as the North African country braces to take over from France the chairmanship of […]
European Union members topped by EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini Monday hailed Morocco’s leadership to chair the COP22 Summit to take place in in Marrakech November this year. The EU members also expressed their satisfaction for the choice of Morocco as the next host of the global event and indicated that the choice of […]
King Mohammed VI is expected in Paris next Wednesday on a working and friendship visit to France, during which he will confer with President Francois Hollande. During this summit meeting, the two heads of State will discuss an array of issues of common interest, primarily bilateral cooperation, the situation in North Africa, and the two […]
Upgrading the basic infrastructures of the southern provinces of Morocco and improving the socioeconomic living conditions of Sahrawi people are among the top priorities of King Mohammed VI who is currently touring the region. These inclusive priorities, supported by US and international community, have been mapped out by the Sovereign on the occasion of the […]
Moroccan security authorities Tuesday succeeded in disrupting plans of seven extremists to join IS in Libya. The seven alleged militants, from Marrakech, Laayoune and Boujdour, were arrested as they were attempting to go to Libya through the Moroccan-Mauritanian border. According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry, the alleged terrorists were trying to cross […]
Morocco has set up the steering committee for the 22nd United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP22) scheduled in Marrakech next November 7-18. This steering committee, chaired by foreign minister Salaheddine Mezouar, includes ten members. Its formation shows Morocco’s firm determination to ensure success to this landmark international event. The holding of COP22 in the […]