Algeria Headlines

Algerian Daily “El Khabar” Hails Morocco’s “spectacular growth” & Political Experience

Algerian newspaper “El Khabar” hailed on Thursday the “spectacular growth” and development achieved by rival neighboring Morocco, a country which has “neither oil nor gas.” “Morocco has undoubtedly laid the foundations for an economic takeoff similar to that of Turkey, 20 years ago,” said the daily recalling the partnership agreements negotiated by Morocco with the […]

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Moroccan Sahara Getting Multibillion Dollar Facelift

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 […]

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Libya: Presidential council seeks another week to name cabinet

Libya’s presidential council formed under the Libya Political Agreement (LPA) signed in Morocco in December has requested that the deadline to name a new cabinet be extended for a week, claiming it “needs more time” to discuss the formation. Prime Minister Fayez Al Sarraj was asked to reduce his 32-member cabinet that he presented to […]

Headlines Morocco

Sahara: King Launches from Dakhla Development Programs Worth Nearly $ 3 billion

King Mohammed VI chaired, on Monday in Dakhla, the launch of several development programs worth nearly $3 billion that will be carried out in the Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab and Guelmim-Oued Noun regions. These outstanding projects are part of the global development model designed for the region and that was announced by the King from the Sahara […]

Headlines Morocco

Morocco Reportedly Sending Ground Forces to Support anti-IS Saudi-led coalition in Syria

Moroccan ground forces will reportedly be dispatched to Syria to combat on the side of the Saudi-led combat forces to drive out Islamic States (IS) fighters. Moroccan Arabic daily “Assabah” Monday quoted Saudi military sources as saying that Morocco will send troops to war-torn Syria to combat on the side of the Saudi-led coalition forces. […]

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Nasser Bourita’s Nomination Greeted without Surprise in Morocco, Abroad

 The nomination Saturday of career diplomat Nasser Bourita as Minister Delegate for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation was greeted without surprise in Morocco and also abroad. All those who are following the activities of Moroccan diplomacy know that Nasser Bourita has been for years an active player in all outstanding events and activities, conferring with high-level […]

Headlines Morocco

King Mohammed VI Proceeds to Several Appointments in Laayoune before Heading to Dakhla

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI who is currently undertaking a tour in the Sahara provinces proceeded Saturday in Laayoune to the appointment of several officials to high ranking positions as well as a number of new ambassadors. The appointments, announced during a Ministers’ Council, were made on the recommendation of the Ministers of the concerned departments […]

Headlines Morocco

Morocco: King Carries on Implementation of his Roadmap for Sahara Development

King Mohammed VI who arrived in the Saharan city of Laayoune Thursday coming from Ouarzazate, where he had dedicated the first plant of the Noor solar complex, spent Friday launching a number of development projects in the city. The projects, dealing with industrial development, the promotion of education and academic research, and the improvement of […]

Energy Headlines Morocco

Morocco’s First Solar Power Plant Operating

Morocco’s efforts to boost renewable energy sources, reduce dependence on fossil fuels and become a green-power leader took a step forward on Thursday with the entry into service of the first plant of Noor-Ouarzazate solar complex. The dedication of the Noor-I solar power plant was chaired by King Mohammed VI who also launched the construction […]