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The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) unanimously adopted, under Morocco’s chairmanship in March, the Common African Position (CAP) on the United Nations Peacebuilding Architecture, marking a significant step in shaping the global discourse on peacebuilding ahead of this year’s review of the Architecture in New York. This CAP, based on African consensus and […]
Gen. Michael Langley, Chief of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) has lauded Morocco’s regional leadership, describing the North African Kingdom as a regional leader exporting security and economic development throughout the continent. In a statement made lately before the U.S. Senate Committee on armed services, the four-star General said Morocco provides training to more than 1200 […]
The creation, at Morocco’s initiative, of an African network on social inclusion, solidarity, and disability was announced Thursday in Berlin during a meeting of several African ministers, held on the sidelines of the 3rd Global Disability Summit (GDS). During this ministerial meeting, it was suggested to hold a regional conference in Morocco to mark the […]
French foreign minister Jean Noël Barrot reaffirmed his country’s position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory, a few days before he heads to Algiers, in a visit announced in a joint French-Algerian statement signaling the end of a row over the fate of the former Spanish colony. “Just a few months ago, […]
French Minister of Industry and Energy Marc Ferracci and the Special Envoy of President Emmanuel Macron for energy partnership Gérard Mestrallet will travel to Ouarzazate to take part in a major energy event scheduled for April 23 with the participation of Moroccan ministers of energy transition and Equipment, Ms. Leila Benali and Nizar Baraka. As […]
The IMF has approved a flexible credit line worth $4.5 billion to help Morocco cushion against external shocks. The two-year arrangement will be treated by Moroccan authorities as precautionary, the IMF said in a statement. “The Moroccan economy has shown a sustained track record of implementing very strong policies and remarkable resilience to recent shocks, […]
President of the Andean Parliament, Gustavo Pacheco Villar, has expressed his support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its Sahara, and praised the Kingdom’s commitment to upholding international law. In a statement to the press following a meeting in Rabat Wednesday with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, the President of the Andean […]
Boluda Towage France, a subsidiary of the global leader in maritime towing “Boluda Corporación Marítima”, and Marsa Maroc, won a tender to ensure towing and assistance activities at Nador West Med port for 20 years, starting from the fourth quarter of 2026. The consortium will establish a joint venture to manage this operating license and […]
Morocco’s chairmanship of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of March was an opportunity to reaffirm the Kingdom’s strong commitment to peace and stability in Africa. In line with the vision of King Mohammed VI, who has consistently advocated for an Africa that believes in its ability to shape […]
There is not a week that goes by without Morocco making headlines in international media as a top tourist destination. In this vein, French specialized website Infotravel published Saturday a story where it points out that as spring approaches, Morocco remains a prime destination for travel and relaxation. The website, which highlights seven iconic places […]