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Stranded at the Border: Plight of Moroccan Workers Unfold as Spain Shuts Doors

In a stark turn of events, Moroccan cross-border workers, accustomed to daily commutes from Nador to Melilla, find themselves unemployed despite the 2022 border reopenings. Over 1,300 individuals are now grappling with the aftermath, demanding reimbursement for social security contributions made into......

Spain and Morocco Forge Comprehensive Partnership Across All Sectors

In an official statement on Wednesday, Spanish Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, revealed Spain's commitment to enhancing ties with Morocco across diverse sectors. Addressing the Commission on Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration in Spain's Congress of Deputies,......

Morocco Advances Towards Sustainable Mobility Solutions

Rabat recently hosted Morocco's inaugural Sustainable Mobility Forum, an event dedicated to propelling the country toward more environmentally-friendly transportation options. Organized by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in collaboration with the innovation accelerator H2O HUB, the forum......

Morocco Receives Praise from African Union for Strengthening Election Observer Capabilities

In a recent review of the 2023 polls and discussions about the prospects for 2024, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has applauded Morocco for its unwavering commitment to enhancing the skills of African electoral observers. The PSC recognizes the critical role of such initiatives......

Reconstruction Efforts Following Al Haouz Earthquake: Prime Minister Chairs 8th Interministerial Commission Meeting

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch led the 8th gathering of the interministerial commission overseeing the rebuilding and rehabilitation initiatives in areas ravaged by the Al Haouz earthquake on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. The session marked a comprehensive review of the progress made in implementing......

Strengthening African Unity in the Fight Against WMD Proliferation

Government officials from across Africa convened this week in Marrakech, Morocco, to confront a pressing global security challenge: the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Kicking off on Wednesday, this high-profile political gathering aims to bolster support for the Proliferation Security......

Albares: Spain Committed to Enhancing Multi-Sector Relations with Morocco

Addressing Spanish lawmakers this week, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reiterated Spain's commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with neighboring Morocco across various sectors in the upcoming years. Speaking before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Congress of Deputies on Monday,......

Morocco Condemns Terror Attack on Jordan-Syria Border, Expresses Solidarity

Morocco has vehemently denounced the recent terrorist attack on the Jordanian-Syrian border, which claimed the lives of three American soldiers and left several others injured. During a meeting with Bonnie Jenkins, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed......

Partners Unite for African Lion 2024: US-Morocco Military Alliance and Multinational Collaboration

Representatives from the United States, Morocco, and ten other partner nations are gathering in Agadir this week to initiate the planning phase for African Lion 2024, the premier interoperability exercise in Africa. In its 20th year, the annual drills are scheduled to unfold across Morocco from May......

US and Morocco Collaborate to Combat WMD Proliferation: Key Summit in Africa

A prominent US delegation is set to convene with African leaders in Morocco next week for a pivotal summit aimed at mitigating the dissemination of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) throughout the continent. Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins, the Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International......

Aziz Akhannouch Engages in Diplomatic Talks with Italian Counterpart in Rome

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch engaged in a significant diplomatic exchange with Italian President Sergio Mattarella during his visit to Rome on Sunday evening, where he participated in the 'Italy-Africa: Bridge for Common Growth' Summit alongside other African leaders. The rendezvous......

Morocco Strengthens Maritime Interception Capabilities with New 'Metal Shark' Speedboats

The Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie has recently augmented its maritime capabilities by acquiring four state-of-the-art "Metal Shark" patrol boats, marking a decisive step in combating illegal activities within the nation's waters. In October of last year, the renowned American boat manufacturer,......

International Court of Justice Orders Israel to Halt Genocidal Acts in Gaza

In a significant development, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an order demanding that Israel take immediate action to cease acts of genocide against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. This landmark ruling, delivered on Friday, outlines six provisional measures for Israel to......