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Morocco's military expenditure increases as regional tensions rise

Morocco's military spending has seen a notable increase of 2.6% in 2024, amounting to $5.5 billion. This growth is largely attributed to an enhanced personnel budget for the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and aligns with a broader global trend, where military expenditures have surged by 9.4% compared to......

Algeria's President admits to pressuring Spain on Sahara

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has openly acknowledged that his government has been applying financial pressure on Spain to withdraw its support for Morocco's claim over Sahara. In a meeting held on Friday, Tebboune stated, “Spain had made a mistake, and today it has corrected it,”......

Tunisia's defiance: hosting Polisario amid Morocco's sovereignty claims

In a striking challenge to Morocco's sovereignty, Tunisia has once again opened its doors to the Polisario Front separatists, allowing their delegation to participate in a conference titled “Building Social Cohesion in a Changing World” in Tunis. This move underscores Tunisia's ongoing......

Algeria and Iran's Covert Operations: Unraveling the Destabilization of the Region

Recent reports have reignited concerns regarding Algeria's collaboration with Iran, particularly through the Polisario Front, to destabilize not only Morocco but also Syria. A new investigation by the Washington Post exposes the extensive ties between Algiers and Iran-backed Hezbollah, revealing......

US stance on Sahara fuels tensions with Algeria

Algeria's government has expressed strong discontent following a recent statement from the United States reaffirming its support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over Sahara. This endorsement aligns with the U.S. view that the Moroccan Autonomy Plan represents the most viable......

Air Europa Resumes Flights to Marrakech: A Boost for Tourism

Spanish airline Air Europa is set to reinstate its flights to Marrakech, beginning April 6. This route will operate twice a week, linking Madrid-Barajas Airport with Marrakech, and is expected to offer over 20,000 seats using a Boeing 737 fleet. In total, Air Europa plans to allocate more than 40,000......

Yahya Abdallah appointed to helm Novartis operations in North Africa

Novartis Pharma Maroc has appointed Yahya Abdallah as the country president for its operations in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria (MTA). Based in Casablanca, Abdallah will oversee the company’s strategic initiatives across these three markets as Morocco advances significant healthcare reforms aimed......

Morocco's automotive production boosts regional growth in 2024

In 2024, Morocco's automotive production saw a significant increase of 12%, reaching nearly 500,000 vehicles. This surge played a crucial role in offsetting a decline in production in Iran, contributing to an overall 0.4% growth in vehicle production across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)......

Morocco leads North Africa in 2025 economic freedom index

Morocco has emerged as the top-ranking country in North Africa according to the 2025 Economic Freedom Index, published by the Heritage Institute. The nation secured the 86th position globally, achieving a score of 60.3. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Morocco ranks seventh out......

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