Morocco expressed its satisfaction with the outcomes of the recent African Union (AU) summit, marking a significant development in the Western Sahara conflict. This positive reception stands in stark contrast to the silence maintained by the Polisario Front.
The American embassy in Rabat announced on Tuesday, February 20th, that General Michael Langley, head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), is visiting Morocco. During his visit, General Langley is expected to meet with Moroccan defense officials to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation, according to the embassy statement shared on X. This visit comes just weeks after the conclusion of the main planning meeting for African Lion 2024, a joint
Dozens of Spanish farmers converged on Algeciras, Cádiz, on the morning of February 20th to protest the plight of rural communities and the import of Moroccan fruit and vegetables without European Union health standards. According to media reports, around 70 private trucks carrying farmers from Jaén and Seville arrived at the La Menasha industrial zone in response to a call by farming platform 6F. Their aim was to march to the port of Algeciras, but their request was denied by
Once a celebrated golfer, two-time major champion Angel Cabrera, is set for a remarkable comeback at this week's Trophy Hassan II in Morocco. This return marks his first PGA Tour Champions appearance since 2020, following a two-year prison sentence in Argentina over assault charges, sports platform SB Nation reported on Monday. The Argentine golfer, 54, etched his name in golfing history with wins at the 2007 U.S. Open and 2009 Masters. However, his career took a dramatic turn in 2020 when he
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will arrive in Morocco on Wednesday for his third official visit since diplomatic relations were normalized in 2022, his government announced on Tuesday. In a brief statement, the Moncloa Palace declared, «This visit, coming at the beginning of the new legislative term, confirms the strong ties that unite the two countries». The statement confirmed that Sanchez will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albarez. Details regarding the
Deloitte Morocco Cyber Center has partnered with Yogosha to enhance its offerings. This collaboration aims to bring «Offensive Security» solutions from Yogosha to Moroccan and African markets, combined with Deloitte's existing services.
Moroccan former professional footballer Medhi Benatia, who currently works as Olympique de Marseille advisor, drew the ire of France’s National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) for his remarks about player Jonathan Clauss during an interview with Canal Football Club. «I arrived in November. I was warned about two or three players whose behavior was sometimes a little borderline. Jonathan was one of those players», Benatia said. He further elaborated, adding, «I
Amidst the 37th African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Algeria undertook diplomatic efforts to influence Sierra Leone's position on Western Sahara. On February 19th, the foreign ministers of Algeria, Mozambique, and Sierra Leone - all non-permanent Security Council members - met to discuss strategies for «preserving the momentum of common African action for just causes», specifically including «decolonization of Western Sahara», according to Algerian diplomatic
Brazilian footballer Vinicius Junior, playing for Real Madrid, sparked discussions after visiting Morocco and posting pictures on Instagram wearing the Moroccan national team shirt. Further sparking interest, his trip included a visit to a high school in Marrakech. UNESCO celebrated his visit on their social media platform, stating on Monday, Vinicius, «UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All, visited a secondary school in Marrakech, a UNESCO Learning City». Today,
«At the very high instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God help him, Their Royal Highnesses Princess Lalla Meryem, Princess Lalla Asmae, and Princess Lalla Hasnaa were received for lunch on Monday at the Élysée Palace, at the invitation of Madame Brigitte Macron», announced the Moroccan News Agency (MAP). «This lunch signifies the continuation of the historical relations of friendship between the Kingdom of Morocco and the French Republic»,
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