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South Africa Blocks Morocco's BRICS Aspirations at Kazan Summit

The ongoing BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia has brought to light significant diplomatic tensions as South Africa firmly opposes Morocco's potential inclusion in the expanding economic bloc. The three-day gathering, which commenced on October 22, 2024, has placed the controversial topic of membership......

Morocco's Atlantic Vision: A Bridge Between Continents Unveiled in Quebec

In a significant diplomatic outreach, Morocco's ambitious Atlantic Initiative was showcased in Drummondville, Quebec, highlighting the kingdom's strategic vision for intercontinental cooperation. The event, part of the 5th Moroccan Cultural Day, underscored Morocco's pivotal role in fostering......

Enhancing Africa’s Energy Landscape: ECOWAS Workshop on Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline

The Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline, launched in 2016, is making significant progress toward its realization, with the goal of enhancing Africa’s energy infrastructure and fostering regional integration through the export of Nigerian gas. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is hosting......

Morocco Champions Enhanced China-Africa Partnership for Continental Progress

Morocco is taking a leading role in advocating for stronger collaboration between China and Africa, viewing this partnership as a cornerstone for the continent's future development. This stance was prominently displayed at the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit, where Morocco's......

Morocco Strengthens Indonesian Ties at IAF Forum 2024: A Commitment to Bilateral Growth

Indonesia-Morocco relations have been steadily strengthening since 2013 when the two nations established a joint commission to enhance cooperation in investment, tourism, trade, and human resources. This bilateral commitment was further solidified at the second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) held in Bali......

Morocco-Nigeria Pipeline Project Progresses Swiftly, Enhancing Africa's Energy Infrastructure

The African Atlantic Pipeline project, a groundbreaking initiative connecting Nigeria and Morocco, is advancing "extremely favorably," according to Amina Benkhadra, Director General of Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mining (ONHYM). This ambitious endeavor aims to bolster......

Morocco's Atlantic Vision: Bridging Europe and Africa Through Economic Cooperation

Morocco is spearheading an ambitious initiative to reshape Europe-Africa relations, according to former French Member of the European Parliament Florence Kuntz. In a recent article published by Africapresse.paris, Kuntz highlighted King Mohammed VI's Atlantic initiative as a potential game-changer......

Strategic Energy Initiative: Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project Advances After Pivotal Talks

In a significant development, the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline project has gained renewed momentum following a series of high-level discussions in Rabat. Officials from twelve West African nations, key representatives from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and Moroccan......

Omar Hilale: Morocco's Visionary Reforms Set to Transform Economic and Social Landscape

Ambassador Omar Hilale Highlights Morocco's Ambitious Reforms at International Conference Morocco's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale, has underscored the country's bold and comprehensive structural and sectoral reforms, championed under the leadership......

Soaring Connections: Royal Air Maroc Launches Direct Abuja-Casablanca Route

In a significant development for African air travel, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has inaugurated a direct flight route between Abuja and Casablanca, marking a new chapter in Morocco-Nigeria relations. The maiden flight took off from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Sunday, heralding an era......

Reimagining Geostrategy: Exploring Atlantic Africa's New Frontier

For centuries, the Atlantic Ocean has presented challenges to Africans, serving as a conduit for invaders, colonizers, slave traders, and criminal enterprises that exploited its vast expanse. However, a new perspective is emerging, envisioning the Atlantic as a frontier of opportunity, a realm of boundless......

RAM Expands Reach, Establishes Direct Route Between Casablanca and Nigeria's Capital

Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national carrier, has unveiled an ambitious plan to strengthen its ties with Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation. The airline has announced the launch of a direct air link between Casablanca and Abuja, the Nigerian capital, set to commence on June 23, 2024. In......

Paving the Path to Energy Integration: Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Prioritizes Senegal-Mauritania-Morocco Stretch

In a pivotal development that underscores Morocco's commitment to fostering regional economic integration and energy transition, Leila Benali, the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, has affirmed the strategic importance of the Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline project. Addressing......