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Morocco Enhances Consular Services in the U.S

In a significant move to modernize its diplomatic presence, Morocco has inaugurated the newly renovated consular section of its embassy in Washington, D.C. This initiative aims to provide a more efficient and accessible consular service for Moroccans residing in the United States.  During the inauguration,......

US-Morocco Free Trade Agreement: 20 Years On, Economic Gains Fall Short of Expectations

Two decades after the United States and Morocco inked their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the economic landscape presents a mixed picture. While bilateral trade has surged from $1.3 billion in 2006 to $5.5 billion in 2023, the anticipated economic windfall for Morocco remains elusive, according to a recent......

ICSID Ruling: Moroccan State Prevails in SAMIR Oil Refinery Dispute

In a landmark decision on Monday, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) dismissed the majority of claims brought by Corral Morocco Holding against the Moroccan state concerning the SAMIR oil refinery case. The ICSID awarded Corral a modest $150 million in compensation,......

Unveiling the Epic: First Look at Gladiator II Teaser Filmed in Morocco

In the heart of North Africa, where the golden sands meet ancient history, a cinematic buzz is stirring once more. Marrakesh – Paramount Pictures recently unveiled a tantalizing glimpse of the highly-anticipated sequel to the legendary film Gladiator, directed by the acclaimed Ridley Scott. The......

Taiwan Faces Escalating Military Pressure from China amid NATO Tensions

Taiwan, a self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory, has reported a significant increase in Chinese military activity in recent years. This intensified pressure from Beijing comes as Taiwan's government, led by President Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party, has......

Abe Lincoln's Wax Effigy Succumbs to Capital's Scorching Heat

In a surreal twist befitting the nation's capital, a wax replica of President Abraham Lincoln proved no match for the unrelenting heat wave that gripped Washington, D.C., over the weekend. Temperatures soared to triple digits, causing the six-foot wax effigy of the 16th president, installed as part......

Declining Confidence in American Leadership among Moroccans, Highlights Gallup Report

In a recent Gallup survey titled "Rating World Leaders," a global preference for American and German leadership over their Chinese and Russian counterparts has emerged across several nations. The report indicates that global support for Washington's stewardship reached 41 percent across......

Moroccan Scientist Asmaa Boujibar Secures $300,000 NASA Grant to Probe Elemental Composition of Mercury

Moroccan-born Asmaa Boujibar, an Associate Professor of Planetary Sciences at Western Washington University (WWU), has been awarded a new two-year, $300,000 grant from NASA to investigate the elemental constituents of the planet Mercury. In her laboratory, Boujibar, along with her team of graduate students......

Nikki Haley Triumphs over Donald Trump in Washington's First Republican Primary for the 2024 US Presidential Election

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley delivered a stunning upset just two days before Super Tuesday, defeating Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington DC. Despite the district's strong Democratic leanings, Haley managed to secure a victory by capturing the support of a minority of GOP voters,......