France reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara after Macron-Tebboune exchange

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot appeared before the Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, April 2. In response to a question from Jean-Paul Lecoq, a communist deputy known for his support of the Polisario, Barrot reaffirmed France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, a decision officially announced on July 30, 2024. «A few months ago, we expressed our vision of the present and future of Western Sahara, which aligns with Moroccan sovereignty, in

Le FMI approuve une ligne de crédit flexible de 4,5 milliards de dollars pour le Maroc

Le Fonds monétaire international (FMI) a donné son feu vert, ce mercredi 2 avril, à une nouvelle ligne de crédit flexible (LCF) de deux ans pour le Maroc, s'élevant à 4,5 milliards de dollars. Ce dispositif, conçu pour prévenir les crises, a été accordé grâce à la solidité des institutions marocaines et aux fondamentaux économiques du pays, selon un communiqué de presse du FMI. Le

Comment sont fixés les nouveaux tarifs douaniers par les Etats-Unis ?

Les nouvelles taxes à l’importation annoncées par Donald Trump reposent principalement sur le déficit commercial des États-Unis avec leurs partenaires. Mais la méthode de calcul adoptée par l’administration américaine soulève de nombreuses interrogations. Dès samedi, un taux minimum de 10 % s’appliquera à toutes les importations. C'est le cas pour le Maroc, l'Égypte, la Turquie et plusieurs pays du

IMF approves $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line for Morocco

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new two-year, $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement for Morocco on Wednesday, April 2. The arrangement, designed for crisis prevention, was granted due to Morocco’s strong institutional policy frameworks and economic fundamentals, according to an IMF press release. Morocco qualifies for the FCL based on its track record of implementing strong policies and its continued commitment to maintaining them in the future, IMF said.

Après l’échange Macron-Tebboune, la France réaffirme son soutien à la marocanité du Sahara

Le chef de la diplomatie française s'est présenté, mercredi 2 avril, devant les députés de la Commission des Affaires étrangères. En réponse à une question de Jean-Paul Lecoq, deputé communiste connu pour son soutien au Polisario, Jean-Noël Barrot a réaffirmé la reconnaissance par la France de la souveraineté marocaine sur le Sahara. Une décision qui a été

Andean Parliament President backs Morocco's sovereignty

During his working visit to Morocco from March 31 to April 4, Gustavo Pacheco Villar, President of the Andean Parliament, reaffirmed the regional legislative body's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the kingdom across all sectors. Speaking in Rabat on Wednesday, he also reiterated his support for Morocco’s territorial integrity.

Aid Al-Adha : 437 MDH pour la subvention à l’importation d’ovins en 2023 et 2024

Le coût de l’opération de subvention lancée par le gouvernement en vue d'encourager l'importation exceptionnelle d’ovins destinés à l’Aid Al Adha au titre des années 2023 et 2024 a atteint 437 millions de dirhams (MDH), a indiqué le ministère de l'Agriculture, de la pêche maritime, du développement rural et des eaux et forêts. Dans un communiqué relatif à l’opération de

Morocco advances in latest FIFA rankings

Morocco's national football team has climbed two spots in FIFA’s April rankings, rising from 14th to 12th place globally. This advancement keeps Morocco at the top among Arab and African teams. The team's total points now stand at 1,694.24, with an additional 6.06 points earned from victories against Niger and Tanzania in the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. In Africa, Senegal remains second, ranking 19th globally, followed by Egypt, which has moved up to 32nd place. Algeria

Royal Air Maroc suspends pilot over Polisario flag incident

Royal Air Maroc has suspended a Russian trainee pilot after he posted the Polisario Front flag on his Instagram account. According to the newspaper al3omk, the airline acted in response to complaints from several Moroccan activists on social media, who highlighted his support for the separatist movement. A Moroccan pilot working for the company revealed that a 16-year-old was responsible for exposing the incident. The teenager sent a message to the Russian pilot, urging him to remove the

Moroccan airports set ambitious goal : 80 million passengers by 2030

A comprehensive program for the expansion and modernization of airport infrastructure has been approved, aiming to increase national air traffic capacity from 30 to 80 million passengers by 2030. The Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, announced on Wednesday in Casablanca the launch of an ambitious initiative as part of the National Airports Office’s (ONDA) «Airports 2030» strategy. This plan seeks to accommodate the growing demands of air transport and