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The United States and Morocco remain committed to deepening their cooperation and working together to advance peace, security, and prosperity across the region. The American-Moroccan commitment was announced Thursday by U.S. senior presidential advisor Massad Boulos in a post published on his X account following his talks with Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita who is […]
Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) are expanding military cooperation with international partners, with preparations underway for African Lion 2027, the largest multinational military exercise in Africa, and an ongoing bilateral naval exercise with France. The Southern Zone Command headquarters in Agadir is hosting the first planning meeting for African Lion 2027 from September 21 to […]
The final turnout in Morocco’s legislative elections stood at 38.02%, the interior ministry reported. Moroccan voters went to the polls on September 23, 2026, to elect the 395 members of the House of Representatives in a closely watched contest marked by intense rivalry among the three parties that have formed the governing coalition since 2021. […]
Morocco foreign minister Nasser Bourita has called for combating non-State armed groups which are now threatening the world’s maritime corridors and straits. The minister, who delivered Morocco’s statement at the 81st session of UN General Assembly convening in New York, said the threat of these non-State armed groups is growing, sounding the alarm against their […]
Morocco has announced its candidacy for a non-permanent seat at UN Security Council (UNSC) for 2028–2029 term. The announcement was made Tuesday in New York by foreign minister Nasser Bourita at the ongoing 81st session of the UN General Assembly. This candidacy demonstrates the Kingdom’s determination to contribute to maintaining international peace and security, said […]
Moroccan voters began going to the polls on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to elect the 395 members of the House of Representatives in a closely watched contest marked by intense rivalry among the three parties that have formed the governing coalition since 2021. More than 15.8 million registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in […]
Hyundai Motor will supply 15 Elec City electric buses to Marrakech under a development aid project run jointly with South Korea’s Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the city of Marrakech. The automaker announced the delivery Tuesday, a day after holding a handover ceremony at its Jeonju plant in Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, marking […]
The Moroccan central bank, Bank Al Maghrib, kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 2.25 percent following its third quarterly board meeting of 2026, citing elevated uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions and their impact on global supply chains and key inputs for domestic industries. In a statement after the meeting, the central bank said the […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, said on Tuesday that the Palestinian issue remains an “enduring priority” of Morocco’s foreign policy, reflecting an unwavering conviction in the justness of the cause and its central role in establishing peace and stability in the Middle East. In a speech delivered on behalf of Morocco during the general […]
Morocco’s consumer price index fell 0.3% year-on-year in August 2026, marking a second consecutive month of negative annual inflation after a 0.6% decline in July, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The drop was driven primarily by a 3.9% annual fall in food prices, which more than offset a 2.5% rise in non-food […]