First Independent Mena Newspaper
A group of UK former officials, MPS and security pundits urged their country to back Morocco’s autonomy plan, describing it as conducive to regional security and serving UK’s interests. Among the speakers at a conference held as part of an event showcasing Morocco’s investment opportunities, Liam Fox reiterated his call on the UK government to […]
The vicious fighting between two rival generals in Sudan may include “war crimes and crimes against humanity,” UN chief said on Monday (15 April), just as the United Kingdom on the same day announced sanctions against businesses linked to the warring parties in the north-east African country. “This is more than a conflict between two […]
The UK has agreed to return some 32 gold and silver artefacts that have been stolen from the court of Ghana’s Asante King in the 19th century. The items will be returned on a loan to the current Asante King and they are planned to be displayed to the public at the Manhyia museum in […]
Efret logistics Company has launched lately a road freight service from the UK to Morocco, a politically stable and business-friendly country increasingly looking to new markets to promote growth. The expansion of the Moroccan economy is creating new opportunities for UK firms. Last year, UK’s exports to the North African Kingdom reached £1.4 billion which […]
Xlinks, which plans to export renewable energy from Morocco to the UK, said it is also assessing feasibility of other links with markets including Germany. This came in a statement in response to a Bloomberg article claiming the British company is abandoning the UK for the German market. “Xlinks was founded to promote the development […]
Ways of strengthening cooperation between Morocco and the United Kingdom in counterterrorism and cross-border crimes were at the center of talks held in London by Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director-General of national police & domestic intelligence agency with several top British security chiefs. During his two-day working visit, which started Tuesday, Hammouchi met with Ken McCallum, Head […]
British-Moroccan trade is thriving and the potential for the development of commercial relations is tremendous, said special envoy of the British Prime Minister for trade Rob Butler, who is on a visit to Morocco. “Last year, bilateral trade amounted to nearly £3.5 billion. This is a real illustration of the potential opportunities that exist between […]
Xlinks said it has appointed James Humphery as its new CEO to lead the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, as the company grows in activity and scope. “With the anticipated growth of Xlinks’ portfolio, the Xlinks Morocco – UK Power Project, now requires a dedicated CEO as it continues to progress its mission to […]
The United States, the United Kingdom and Spain have issued security alerts, warning their citizens residing in or visiting Algeria against any travel to the city of Tindouf or the surrounding Polisario-controlled camps. The travel warnings came amid ongoing demonstrations organized by young Sahrawis in the city and its surroundings against the Polisario and Algerian […]
British Envoy for the UK-African Investment Summit 2024 (UK-AIS), Alastair McPhail, expressed eagerness to “building a modern partnership of mutual benefit with Morocco.” “We look forward to building a modern partnership of mutual benefit based on respect with Morocco and others,” McPhail told the press after talks in Rabat with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser […]