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Morocco and France are expected to finalize a new friendship treaty in 2026, several months later than initially planned, as both countries move to overhaul their bilateral relationship, according to reporting by Africa Intelligence. The agreement, first announced by French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Rabat in October 2024, is intended to serve […]
Canada’s Aya Gold & Silver Inc. has announced high-grade silver drill results from its at-depth drill exploration operations at the Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco. “The high-grade results once again confirm the strong continuity of silver mineralization both at depth and around the open-pit area,” said Benoit La Salle, President & CEO in a press release. […]
Morocco’s direct social aid system has reached a landmark scale, now supporting approximately 3.9 million families — over 12.5 million citizens — as the government shifts from ad hoc welfare approaches to a structured, data-driven model of social protection. Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch described the program as a qualitative turning point in addressing the […]
King Mohammed VI backs the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump for the reconstruction of Gaza and calls for the launch of a genuine peace process in the Middle East. The remarks were made by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, at the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace, held in Washington this Thursday under the […]
Morocco has launched an international tender for mining exploration in the Tafilalet and Figuig Mining Region, a zone rich in gold, silver and copper, lead, zinc and barite. The tender covers a large area stretching over 13,000 square kilometers. Moroccan authorities said the bidders will have to meet strict technical, financial, social, economic, health and […]
From earthquakes to flash floods and forest fires, Morocco is accelerating the integration of risk assessment into its national infrastructure planning as climate pressures and geological vulnerabilities demand a fundamental shift from reactive disaster management to strategic anticipation. The September 2023 Al Haouz earthquake, which measured nearly 6.8 in magnitude and claimed approximately 3,000 lives, […]
Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ambassador Omar Zniber, reaffirmed Tuesday the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to multilateralism at a time when this cornerstone of international cooperation is being tested by increasingly complex and evolving global challenges. Opening the first plenary session of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) under Morocco’s presidency, Zniber […]
Morocco is positioned to become a driving force in the global maritime sector’s energy transition, according to a World Bank analysis highlighting the Kingdom’s strategic geography, abundant renewable resources, and low-cost green hydrogen production potential. The institution notes that Moroccan ports are already prepared to serve as hubs for producing, storing, bunkering, and exporting green […]
After enduring one of the most severe drought cycles in its history over the past seven years, Morocco is industrializing its response to water scarcity through an ambitious desalination expansion. According to research firm Renub Research, the Moroccan desalination market is projected to double from $400 million in 2024 to $850 million by 2033, growing […]
Israeli lawmaker Dan Illouz, a Knesset member of Moroccan descent, said ties between Morocco and Israel have strengthened five years after diplomatic relations were restored, calling the rapprochement both strategic and personal. Morocco resumed relations with Israel in 2020 under a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump, a move that led Washington to recognize […]