First Independent Mena Newspaper
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), which represents the private sector, has welcomed the conclusion of a new trade agreement between Morocco and the European Union covering farming products, including those from the Southern Provinces. CGEM hailed the deal as a major step forward in deepening economic cooperation and sustaining the momentum of Moroccan […]
Morocco and United Kingdom have just completed in Marrakesh region their annual military exercise “Jebel Sahara”, marking 25 years of cooperation between Morocco’s 2nd Parachute Infantry Brigade (2BIP) and the British Gibraltar Regiment. The exercise represents a milestone of Moroccan-British cooperation based on mutual trust, enduring friendships and shared geostrategic interests. Marrakech provides British RG […]
In response to youth-led demonstrations across several Moroccan cities, the government has pledged to engage in constructive dialogue and address the social grievances voiced by the younger generation. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, speaking at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting Thursday, emphasized the government’s readiness to interact positively with the demands and concerns expressed […]
Morocco dominates the top 10 biggest listed companies in North Africa following the success and expansion of Moroccan businesses, driven by steady growth and an effective pan-African expansion strategy. According to Africa Business news platform, the first six places have been grabbed by Moroccan companies with largest market capitalization. Attijariwafa bank ($15.6 billion) tops the […]
Military cooperation between Morocco and the USA was reviewed at meetings held in Rabat by General James C. McConville, Chief of Staff of the US Army, who is on an official work visit in Morocco at the head of a high-level delegation. The US senior officer held separate talks Monday with Minister in charge of […]
Morocco rejected in the strongest terms the allegations put forward by Amnesty international accusing Morocco of spying on journalist Omar Radi without being able to provide proof. Moroccan authorities said they summoned Amnesty’s executive director in Morocco Mohamed Sektaoui and expressed their astonishment at the report dated June 22, adding that they were not reached […]
Moroccan and American servicemen will organize their joint annual military exercise “African Lion” from April 18 to 27 in southern Morocco, according to press reports. This military drill seeks to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures. It involves various types of training including command post, live-fire and maneuvering, peace […]
Moroccan authorities are eager to scale up economic exchanges to their full potential with Côte d’Ivoire even though trade between the two partners has more than doubled over a short period of time. For Mohammed Abbou, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Trade, Cote d’Ivoire and Morocco can do much better even though trade between the two […]
Moroccan authorities have announced Friday the arrest of a group of seven Islamist militants linked to Islamic State, including the group’s leader, who has been recruiting fighters. The seven members of the Islamist group, captured in Morocco, were active in the town of Dar Bouazza, near Casablanca. They were planning attacks inside the North African […]
Moroccan Navy, which has a substantial fleet of frigates, offshore patrol vessels, training vessels and hydrographic, amphibious & auxiliary vessels, has received its first tug from Dutch shipbuilder Damen. Dubbed “Al Mounkid”, the 22 metre Stan Tug 2208 vessel is powered by two diesel engines, each driving a fixed pitch propeller, providing a maximum of […]