Royal Moroccan Navy divers have taken part in a two-day joint training exercise with the British Royal Navy, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two forces. The exercise involved personnel from the Gibraltar-based HMS Dagger and the Gibraltar Clearance Diving Element, who traveled to Ksar Sghir Naval Base and Tangier Marina, according to a June 24 statement from the British Royal Navy. The first day included visits by Moroccan divers aboard HMS Dagger and a British diving support
The Republican Left of Catalonia has demanded answers from the Spanish government regarding its stance on the killing of three Polisario Front militia members in a drone strike linked to Morocco. This will be addressed in a parliamentary oversight session on Wednesday in Spain’s Congress of Deputies. MP Francesc-Marc Álvaro is set to question Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on what the party terms the government’s «failure to condemn» the
Acwa, the Middle East’s largest power generation and water desalination company, is looking to expand its footprint in Morocco by strengthening its renewable energy portfolio and moving into new sectors, including seawater desalination and green hydrogen. Omar Alaoui Mhamdi, the company’s general manager in Morocco, told Asharq that the kingdom offers significant potential for clean energy development thanks to its diverse natural resources. He said Acwa sees promising
Travis Scott has unveiled a Morocco-themed football jersey as part of his latest collaboration with Nike, featuring a retro-inspired design based on the iconic Total 90 line. The CJ x Nike Morocco Total 90 Retro Jersey is among several national-team-inspired pieces released under the rapper's Cactus Jack brand. The shirt features a Nike Football shield on the front, Morocco-themed graphics on the sleeves, the Moroccan flag and Total 90 logo on the back, as well as custom Cactus Jack
Moroccan youth international Imran Talai has signed his first professional contract with Ajax, committing to the Dutch club until 2029. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has been part of Ajax’s academy since 2016, described the deal as a «dream come true» after spending nearly a decade progressing through the club’s youth ranks. Talai, who represents Morocco at youth level, said he sees himself as a versatile player capable of operating in several midfield roles. He
As tensions worsen in the Sahel, the Sahara issue is now seen by several capitals as a central factor in regional stability, says researcher Mohamed Ahmed Kane. In his view, this shift is strengthening support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative and once again bringing Algeria’s responsibility for the situation in the Tindouf camps to the forefront.
The Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps are calling for a congress to be held. Ahead of this key event, Brahim Ghali is making his moves , but he is not alone. A surprise contender could upset the balance.
Amid growing tensions over public aid to livestock farmers, Aziz Akhannouch convened the secretaries-general of Istiqlal, PAM, and RNI on Tuesday. These parties have formed the governing coalition since October 2021. In the meeting, the head of government pressed representatives from the Balance and Tractor parties to adhere to the commitments outlined in the majority pact, emphasizing the need for synchronized efforts among the three coalition partners. This gathering followed a move by the
The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2823 on Tuesday, June 23. Co-sponsored by Pakistan and Denmark, the resolution urges the international community to impose sanctions on groups or states responsible for attacks targeting UN peacekeepers. This resolution calls upon the UN Secretary-General to conduct investigations to identify those behind such attacks. Additionally, it urges all relevant states and parties to cooperate fully with these inquiries. The Secretary-General is
Bank Al-Maghrib is not currently considering opening the Moroccan market to British fintech giant Revolut, citing other priorities and the strong presence of local financial institutions in the digital services segment targeted by the company. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri said he had met Revolut's chief executive earlier this month after the company expressed interest in Morocco. However, he stressed that current circumstances «do
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