Politics



Morocco Appoints Naima Ben Yahia as Minister of Solidarity, Bringing Extensive Gender Equality Experience

In a significant government reshuffle announced Wednesday, Naima Ben Yahia has been appointed as Morocco's new Minister of Solidarity and Family, replacing Aawatif Hayar. The appointment, confirmed during a ceremony in Rabat where King Mohammed VI received the new ministers, brings to the position......

Morocco Appoints New Health Minister Amid Healthcare System Challenges

Morocco has appointed Amine Tahraoui as its new Minister of Health, marking a significant change in leadership as the nation grapples with persistent healthcare challenges. The appointment was confirmed during a recent government reshuffle, with King Mohammed VI formally receiving the incoming and continuing......

Nokia Launches Advanced 5G Innovation Hub in Morocco, Boosting Regional Tech Development

Nokia has established its first Innovation Center in Sale, Morocco, marking a significant advancement in digital technology infrastructure across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The facility, unveiled in the presence of Morocco's Minister of Digital Transition and Administration Reform,......

King Mohammed VI appoints new cabinet led by Aziz Akhannouch: A strategic shift in Moroccan governance

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has officially appointed the second iteration of Aziz Akhannouch's government, unveiling a cabinet that blends fresh faces with experienced officials. This announcement, made on Wednesday, signifies a pivotal moment in Morocco's political landscape as the nation grapples......

French President's Morocco Visit Marks New Chapter in Franco-Moroccan Relations

In a significant diplomatic development, French President Emmanuel Macron is set to undertake a three-day state visit to Morocco from October 28-30, marking a crucial turning point in relations between Paris and Rabat. The visit, which comes at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, represents the first......

Strengthening Ties: Swiss Parliamentary Delegation Engages with Moroccan Leadership

On October 23, 2024, Rachid Talbi Alami, the President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, welcomed Laurent Wehrli, the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Swiss National Council, at the council's headquarters in Rabat. This visit marks a significant parliamentary engagement aimed......

Spain Reinforces Migration Partnership with Morocco Amid Successful Border Control Efforts

In a significant development for Mediterranean migration policy, Spain's Secretary of State for Security, Rafael Pérez, has designated Morocco as a "priority partner" in addressing irregular migration challenges. The announcement came during the XXI Meeting of the Spanish-Moroccan......

Ecuador Suspends Recognition of Polisario's Sahrawi Republic, Strengthening Ties with Morocco

Ecuador has officially suspended its recognition of the self-proclaimed "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic" (SADR), marking a significant shift in its stance on the  Sahara conflict. The SADR, a separatist entity established by the Polisario Front, claims sovereignty over the Sahara region......

Political Tensions Rise: Lahcen Haddad Urges easyJet to Correct Morocco's Map or Face Consequences

Lahcen Haddad, a prominent Moroccan political figure and former Minister of Tourism, has issued a stern warning to the British airline easyJet regarding the inaccurate representation of Morocco on its maps. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Haddad emphasized the urgent need for the airline to......

Spain Reaffirms Morocco Partnership Despite European Court Trade Ruling

Spanish Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has emphasized that Spain's relationship with Morocco transcends the recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that invalidated key trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco. Speaking to reporters in Luxembourg ahead of an EU agriculture......

Estonia Backs Morocco's Sahara Autonomy Plan, Strengthening Digital and Diplomatic Ties

Estonia has officially endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara, marking a significant shift in the diplomatic landscape between the two nations. During a recent visit to Morocco, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced his country's support for the 2007 United Nations-backed initiative,......

France-Morocco Relations Set to Deepen: Macron's Strategic State Visit Announced for Late October

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron will conduct a three-day state visit to Morocco from October 28-30, marking a significant step in strengthening Franco-Moroccan bilateral relations. The visit comes at the personal invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, according to......

Estonia Endorses Morocco's Autonomy Plan as Credible Solution for Sahara Region

In a significant diplomatic development, Estonia has officially endorsed Morocco's autonomy initiative as a "serious and credible basis" for resolving the longstanding Sahara regional dispute. This announcement comes as part of Morocco's ongoing international diplomatic efforts, spearheaded......

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