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“The Netherlands considers that genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most feasible solution” to the dispute over the Sahara, said Dutch Foreign Minister, Tom Berendsen. The stand was expressed by the Dutch official in a press briefing following a meeting in Rabat Tuesday with his Moroccan peer Nasser Bourita. This position was also affirmed […]
Moroccan military delegation, headed by Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces & Commander of the South Zone, Lt. General Mohamed Berrid, is visiting Nouakchott to discuss ways of strengthening military coordination and cooperation with Mauritania top brass. Upon arrival at the Nouakchott military airport, General Berrid and his accompanying delegation were greeted by Chief of […]
Morocco and France are moving to consolidate a renewed strategic partnership, including preparations to activate a high‑level committee tasked with shaping the long‑term future of bilateral ties, even as a handful of far‑left pro-Algeria political and media circles in France step up unfounded criticism of the rapprochement. This comes as the two countries are finalizing […]
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Christopher Yeaw will travel to Morocco after his ongoing visit to Belgium within the frame of a tour April 5-9. These visits have been announced by U.S. State Department. They aim to strengthen consultation with U.S. allies and partners on disarmament and international security challenges […]
Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ), operating under the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), dismantled on Sunday and Monday a terrorist cell consisting of six extremists for their alleged involvement in criminal acts motivated by extremism, including theft, robbery, and the laundering of criminal proceeds, according to the principle known as “legitimization of […]
Chinese-European Company Gotion, Green Power Morocco (GPM) and Chery Heavy Trucks have signed an agreement to launch a heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France, advancing lower-emission cross-continental freight. The 2,000-km route connects Agadir (southern Morocco) through the Port of Tangier to Perpignan (southern France), currently served by some 2,000 heavy trucks daily. The […]
Morocco’s preparations for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup are expected to involve a significant multi‑year infrastructure investment program amounting to about 12% of GDP between 2024 and 2030, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest Article IV consultation report. The IMF estimates total spending at around 190 billion Moroccan dirhams ($20 billion), covering mostly projects in railways, […]
Morocco accounted for nearly three‑quarters of Spain’s cucumber imports in 2025, as the country sharply increased purchases of the vegetable, according to data published by agricultural market specialist Hortoinfo. Spain imported 25,440 tons of cucumbers last year, valued at 30.9 million euros, representing increases of more than 248% in volume and over 340% in value […]
The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade has launched a comprehensive economic intelligence framework designed to give policymakers a sustained informational edge in a rapidly shifting global environment. The initiative establishes a structured, permanent monitoring system capable of capturing and analyzing data from a broad range of domestic and international sources, with the aim of […]
The government of Egypt has reiterated firm support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and UN Security Council resolution 2797 endorsing Autonomy plan in the Sahara under the Kingdom’s sovereignty as the most feasible solution to the decades-long conflict. The supportive stand comes in a joint statement issued Monday in Cairo after the 1st meeting of Morocco-Egypt […]