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A significant gathering of African leaders, entrepreneurs, and media professionals is currently underway in Rabat, Morocco. The three-day conference, running from October 17 to 19, 2024, focuses on accelerating solutions for sustainable development across the African continent. Under the theme “Media and Entrepreneurs: Catalysts for Sustainable Development Goals,” the event brings together a diverse array […]
UNESCO has named Rabat, Morocco’s capital city, World Book Capital (WBC) for 2026 upon the recommendation of the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. The announcement was made Tuesday by UNESCO Director General Audrey Azoulay. The UNESCO World Book Capital Advisory Committee includes representatives of European and International Booksellers Federation (EIBF), the International Authors Forum (IAF), […]
Portugal stressed on Saturday the “essential” nature of the partnership between the European Union (EU) and Morocco, while reaffirming its willingness to work with European partners and institutions “to deepen it in all areas.” “Portugal considers the partnership between the European Union and Morocco to be essential, and will work with European partners and institutions […]
France has allowed its development agencies to fund projects in the Moroccan Sahara, a move that implies a recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the territory, Moroccan media reported. The decision was reported by LeDesk and confirmed by Medias24 which reported that it will be officially announced during the visit of the French foreign trade minister […]
The Congress of the Socialist International (SI) held last week in Madrid has ignored the Polisario and invited the Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP), which backs Moroccan Autonomy Plan, dealing a hard blow to the Algeria-backed separatist group. The MSP is known for its pragmatic approach for the settlement of the Sahara regional conflict to […]
King Mohammed VI received, this Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez, who reitereated, during the audience, Spain’s support to Moroccan autonomy initiative as the most serious, realistic and credible basis to settle the Sahara dispute. Pedro Sanchez is currently on a working visit to Morocco at […]
The Irish diplomacy has affirmed that it does NOT recognize the self-proclaimed SADR, dealing another hard blow to the Algerian regime and its Polisario puppet, becoming a liability and persona non-grata worldwide. Both the Algerian junta and the Polisario have been ridiculed for falsely labeling a private visit paid lately by Polisario chief to Dublin […]
The Dominican Republic, the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Union of the Comoros have all reiterated their unwavering support for Morocco’s realistic & credible autonomy plan offered for the Sahara under its sovereignty in line with UN Security Council resolutions. The supportive standing was voiced by the foreign ministers of the three countries during their […]
King Mohammed VI has affirmed that democracy is not a ready-made recipe; nor is it a model to be imported but it is a gradual, home-grown exercise that requires pluralism and diversity. In a message addressed to participants in a symposium commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the 1st elected Parliament in Morocco, […]
Conde Nast Traveler hails the Moroccan capital for its dynamic music festivals, prestigious architecture and luxury hotels, thus raising it among the jewels of travel and one of the best destinations in Africa. The Moroccan capital of Rabat may be one of the country’s four imperial cities, but it’s long been bypassed by travellers drawn […]