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Zambia, a long-time supporter of the Algerian-sponsored separatist thesis, is set to open a new chapter in its relations with Morocco marked by strong economic and political ties. King Mohammed VI, who is in Lusaka, the second stop in a new African tour that previously led him to Accra, is leading a political and economic […]
About 170 Senegalese migrants who were in detention centers in Tripoli have been deported back to the west-African nation, local media reported on Thursday. The migrants were sent back home early Thursday from the Mitiga airport east of Tripoli under the supervision of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). “There was coordination with the immigration […]
In keeping with a dynamic African foreign policy championing south-south cooperation, solidarity and co-development, King Mohammed VI is paying an official visit to Ghana as part of a new African tour that aims at adding momentum to Morocco’s commitment towards the continent’s development. The President, Government and people of Ghana rolled out a red carpet […]
The Spanish Interior Ministry Tuesday announced the arrest, in coordination with Moroccan security forces, of several members of a cell involved in human trafficking in Gibraltar Strait. The cell members, mostly Nigerians, are also suspected for commercial sexual exploitation of young women also largely from Nigeria. The arrest of the traffickers was possible thanks to […]
Morocco is finally reaping the benefits of its south-south driven cooperation policy with African states. The Kingdom’s increasing economic attractiveness and clout in the continent is the fruit of restless efforts led by King Mohammed VI who paid 46 visits to African countries since his accession to the throne. One of the major projects reflecting […]
King Mohammed VI headed Friday to Ethiopia where he is expected to take part in the 28th summit meeting of the African Union scheduled in Addis Ababa this January 30-31. The visit to Ethiopia is part of the actions undertaken by the King since Morocco decided to return to the African fold last summer. Morocco’s […]
Nigeria will receive in the few coming days the first shipment of Moroccan fertilizers following the deal sealed lately during King Mohammed VI’s visit to this African country. According to press reports, the first shipload is made of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) fertilizers. It will enable the Nigerian government to alleviate farmers’ burden as […]
Moroccan and Ghanaian businessmen reviewed on Monday in Accra ways of boosting further investment and strengthening partnership in various sectors. The gathering was an opportunity for the Moroccan delegation to highlight the business and investment trends in the North African Kingdom known for its political stability, tolerance, open economy, sustained economic growth with inflation and […]
The Atlantic Council published a paper highlighting the pertinence of Morocco’s African foreign policy led by King Mohammed VI which made the Kingdom the commercial gateway to the continent. The analysis dubbed “Africa’s Economic Prospects in 2017: Ten Countries to Watch”, contrasts the low growth in the main continent’s economic hubs with the success of […]
Nigeria is poised to partner with Morocco to boost its energy security through developing solar energy, said Nigerian Today paper. “Nigeria is pursuing international partnership with Morocco to create collaborative platform for increased deployment of solar energy technologies to enhance security and sustainable development,” said the Nigerian paper. Today quotes Nigeria’s environment minister, Amina Mohammed […]