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Morocco highlights peacekeeping legacy and commitment at New Delhi UN conclave

Morocco’s longstanding dedication to global peacekeeping and international stability took center stage in New Delhi on Tuesday during the first United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC). The event, organized by the Indian Army, brought together representatives from......

Royal Air Maroc cancels Brussels flights as Belgium faces nationwide strike

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Brussels scheduled for October 14, citing a national strike in Belgium expected to bring widespread disruption to transport services and airport operations. In its official statement, the Moroccan flag carrier explained......

Morocco and Russia sign bilateral investment protection agreement

Russia is preparing to sign a bilateral agreement with Morocco to protect and promote investments, reflecting Moscow’s aim to strengthen its economic presence in Africa and diversify trade partnerships beyond traditional markets. This follows six similar agreements already concluded with other......

Morocco’s diplomatic intervention secures release of detained activists from Israeli custody

After several tense days of uncertainty and conflicting reports, Morocco’s liaison office in Tel Aviv successfully negotiated the release of two Moroccan citizens detained by Israeli authorities following their participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza. Aziz Ghali......

Franco-Algerian man arrested over kidnapping and detention case

Moroccan security forces in Tangier have arrested a French national of Algerian descent who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. According to a statement released Wednesday by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), the suspect is accused......

Khenifra: Opening of the 2025–2026 hunting season

The 2025–2026 hunting season officially opened on Sunday in the province of Khenifra, marking the start of a period eagerly awaited by hunting enthusiasts across Morocco. Authorities have implemented a series of measures to ensure the season runs smoothly and responsibly. These include awareness......

DP World connects Morocco to the UK and Northern Europe with new “Atlas” shipping route

Global logistics giant DP World has announced the launch of “Atlas”, a new maritime service linking Agadir and Casablanca to London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway, starting in November 2025. This new route aims to speed up the delivery of Moroccan fruits and vegetables to the UK and Northern......

Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline: Joint company formed to drive major African energy project

The energy partnership between Morocco and Nigeria has reached a new milestone with the creation of a joint company to oversee the implementation of the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, one of Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Estimated at nearly $25 billion, the project aims......

Morocco and Italy: CDG and CDP seal strategic alliance for growth and investment

The Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) of Morocco and Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday in Rome to strengthen cooperation in key strategic sectors such as clean energy, infrastructure, water, health, agriculture, tourism, and urban......

Morocco-Germany: BVMW opens office in Rabat to boost SME cooperation

The German Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft – BVMW) inaugurated its Morocco office on Friday in Rabat, in the presence of Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Investment, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies, Karim......

Belgium seeks extradition of 41 criminals from the United Arab Emirates

Belgium is intensifying its efforts to bring high-profile criminals to justice, following recent successful extraditions from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). After the transfer of Moroccan-born drug trafficker Othman El Ballouti in late 2024, and of Belgo-Moroccan Nordin El Hajjioui, also known as “Dikke......

Netanyahu’s plane avoided Moroccan airspace on its way to the UN

The flight route of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to New York for the United Nations General Assembly has raised many questions. His aircraft, which left Tel Aviv on Wednesday night, took an unusual path, deliberately avoiding the airspace of several countries, including Morocco.......

Morocco mourns the death of Said Jedidi, pioneer of Spanish-language journalism

Rabat – The Moroccan media world is in mourning after the passing of journalist and writer Said Jedidi on Saturday evening. Considered one of the founders of Spanish-language journalism in Morocco after independence, Jedidi leaves behind a remarkable legacy that bridged cultures and languages. Born......

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