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The US Department of Defense has praised Morocco’s role as a strong and stable partner in North Africa, hailing the noteworthy military contributions made by the North African country as part of coalition efforts to defeat ISIS extremist group in Iraq and Syria. The remarks were made by the Pentagon in a press release issued […]
The US has severely criticized Algeria’s protectionism as detrimental to trade and to the development of Algerian enterprises and US exporters alike. The US rebuke was expressed by Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who was speaking to the press in Algiers. “The US chamber […]
The US State Department has denounced the destabilizing activities led by Iran, including its support for the Lebanese Chiite Hezbollah movement and other terrorist groups. “The United States has consistently raised concerns about the destabilizing nature of Iran’s activities, including Iran’s support for Hezbollah and other terrorist groups,” the US State Department told MAP in […]
Donald Trump has recently tweeted a threat to the countries that don’t vote for the joint North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup. Such tweets have so far played in favor of Morocco’s rival bid to host the tournament. “The U.S. has put together a STRONG bid w/ Canada & Mexico for the […]
France hailed this Monday the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2414, extending the mandate of MINURSO until 31 October 2018 and welcoming the “serious and credible” Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara. “Paris fully supports this mission, which plays a vital role in promoting peace and stability in the region”, said the […]
The Sahara conflict has become a “textbook example of a frozen conflict”, said the US mission to the UN in an explanation for the UN Security Council vote for Resolution 2414 renewing MINURSO mandate for six months instead of one year as has been always the case. “The fact is that we, as a Security […]
US President Donald Trump Friday threatened to retrieve America’s support for countries that will not endorse the US-Canada-Mexico joint bid to host FIFA 2026 World Cup and back the other bidder, Morocco. “The US has put together a STRONG bid with Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup,” Trump tweeted “It would be a […]
The US State Department has slammed the continued human rights violations in Algeria wherein security forces routinely detained individuals who participated in prohibited strikes or protests. Overuse of pretrial detention remained a problem in this North African country, said the US annual Human Rights Report. Although the law prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention, authorities sometimes […]
The US welcomed Morocco’s achievements in the field of human rights and democratic consolidation, underscoring in particular the protection of migrants’ rights and the policy of regularization and integration adopted by the Kingdom. The Moroccan government “cooperated with the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other humanitarian organizations in providing protection […]
The USA-Morocco Strategic Energy Working Group has convened its 2nd meeting in Washington to look into ways of boosting cooperation between the two countries in the field of energy. The gathering was hosted by the US Department of State Thursday (April 19). Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Diplomacy Sandra Oudkirk and Director General […]