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Morocco and the United States on April 29 reaffirmed the depth of their strategic partnership during talks in Rabat that underscored cooperation ranging from the Western Sahara issue and space exploration to trade, investment and defense. Speaking at a joint news conference with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau […]
Morocco will host the 77th FIFA elective Congress in the capital Rabat on March 18, 2027, the global football body said, underlining the country’s growing role in the governance of world football. The decision was taken at a meeting of the FIFA Council held on April 29 in Vancouver and chaired by FIFA president Gianni […]
The United States reaffirmed, on Wednesday, its “recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.” “The United States recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara,” said the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, during a press briefing following a meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. “We are trying in the framework […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on April 29 denounced recent deadly attacks in Mali and warned of the growing alliance between separatist movements and terrorist groups, a nexus he said that poses a serious threat to stability across the Sahel. Speaking after bilateral talks in Rabat with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, Bourita […]
The World Bank has identified four priority sectors that could help Morocco unlock private investment, boost exports and decarbonize its economy, offering a concrete roadmap to address the country’s persistent investment gap. In its analysis, the World Bank highlights decentralized solar energy, low‑carbon textiles, value‑added argan products and marine aquaculture as key drivers capable of […]
Morocco will continue providing direct and exceptional financial support to professionals in the goods and passenger transport sectors to shield the domestic economy from the fallout of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the prime minister’s office said. The decision was taken following a ministerial meeting tasked with monitoring the impact of regional instability on […]
Canada said on April 28 it supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara as the basis for a mutually acceptable political solution, a move that could mark a turning point in bilateral relations that have faced strain in recent months. The position was set out in a statement by Global Affairs Canada after Foreign Minister […]
A new report from Spain-based defense analysis platform Defensa has shed detailed light on Morocco’s evolving military posture, describing a strategic doctrine that combines the Defense of territorial integrity with an active role in regional security across the Sahel corridor. The analysis arrives at a moment when Morocco’s security architecture is attracting sustained attention from […]
A long-read data analysis published on Monday by Medias24 offers one of the most rigorous examinations to date of Morocco’s tourism trajectory between 2008 and 2025, revealing a sector that has not merely recovered from the pandemic but has entered a structurally different phase — one characterized by record volumes, rising revenues, and yet a […]
Morocco reiterated this Tuesday its active and constant solidarity with Mali before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, and called for strengthened support for the West African country’s efforts. Speaking during an AU-PSC meeting devoted to discussing the situation in Mali, the Moroccan delegation firmly condemned the terrorist and separatist attacks that targeted civilian […]