Potential end of Morocco fisheries deal : EU is prepared «for any scenario»

Spain's Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Luis Planas, said on Monday that the European Union is prepared «for any scenario» regarding the EU-Morocco fisheries agreement, as the Court of Justice might annul the deal. «We shouldn't prejudge the situation», Planas told EFE from Bruges, Belgium, where EU fisheries ministers are discussing the sector's future. «But we are ready, and both the Council and the Commission are working on potential

Morocco, European Commission hold talks days after CJEU Advocate General’s opinion

Morocco and the European Commission held a new session of political consultations Monday in Rabat. In a post on X, Twitter formerly, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that discussions «focused on the bilateral agenda and political issues of common interest». The Brussels delegation was led by Hélène Le Gal, the former French ambassador to Morocco and current Director General for the Middle East and North Africa at the European External Action Service

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestows Moroccan coach Houcine Ammouta

King Abdullah II of Jordan bestowed the Silver Jubilee Medal on players and staff of the national football team in an audience held Monday. Moroccan coach Houcine Ammouta, who manages the Jordanian national football team, was also honored during the event. According to the Jordanian News Agency, the recognition comes in appreciation of the team’s «exceptional efforts in reaching second place at the Asian Cup, which was hosted by Qatar». The Jordanian king, commended the

Morocco to create its first electric car battery zone

Morocco will establish a new 283-hectare industrial zone dedicated to electric car battery production. The zone, expected to generate 4,000 jobs, has already attracted three initial investments totaling approximately USD $2.3 billion, according to Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour. «This is the first time Morocco has established an industrial zone specifically for electric battery manufacturing», Mezzour told Al Sharq. He added that the first investments, including a joint

Sahara : After Pretoria and Moscow, De Mistura visits London

The UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, landed in London, where he held talks with British Minister of State for Foreign Affairs for South and Central Asia, North Africa, the UN and the Commonwealth, Lord Ahmad Tariq. «The UK continues to support Staffan de Mistura and MINURSO, and encourages constructive engagement with the UN-led political process», Lord Tariq wrote on his X account. De Mistura's visit comes after trips to South Africa

Moroccan naval maneuvers off Sahara spark concern in Spain

The Royal Moroccan Navy is planning to carry out military maneuvers in Moroccan Atlantic waters from March 29 to June 28. The news of naval forces sailing 120 kilometers off the Canary Islands has put Iberian media on high alert. On March 19, two days before the publication of the EU court Advocate General’s opinion on the Morocco-EU agreements, orders were given to fishing boats to avoid the areas where these naval exercises will take place. In Spain, on Monday, March 25th, the Popular

Saudi solar plant in Morocco suffers breakdown with cost estimated $47 million

Renewable energy utility ACWA Power International reported a storage breakdown at one of its solar power plants in Morocco on Sunday. According to a Reuters report quoting a company statement on the Saudi Stock Exchange website, the breakdown will cost the firm an estimated $47 million. The 150-megawatt Noor III plant, part of the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, will be inactive until November 2024 due to the issue. This is not the first problem at the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant. In

Moroccan activist Rabha El Haymar is an inspiration to women worldwide, US Ambassador to Morocco says

The United States’ ambassador to Morocco lauded the strong will of Moroccan activist Rabha El Haymar, who was recognized as the 2024 International Woman on Courage for campaigning for the rights of children deemed illegitimate. «She is an extraordinary woman», said Ambassador Puneet Talwar, Saturday, in an interview with state-owned channel 2M. Speaking about the month of March, as Women's History Month in the US, the diplomat congratulated El Haymar for «her

Brahim Diaz happy after debut with Morocco, thanks teammates

Brahim Diaz expressed his happiness after making his debut for the Moroccan national team, saying that his start was «great».

Diaspora #331 : Ilhame Raguig… A Moroccan boxer’s fight against cancer

After facing her opponents in the boxing ring since the age of five, French Moroccan champion Ilhame Raguig is fighting cancer at the age of 35. Just like in the ring, she is doing everything to win the battle against disease.