The Biden administration's draft resolution on the Sahara issue has been reviewed by the «Club of Friends of Western Sahara» and is now being discussed by the UN Security Council, with Algeria unsuccessfully pushing for amendments on human rights monitoring and a direct negotiation format.
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has urged France to apologize for colonial-era abuses and provide reparations, while also demanding transparency in the 1965 disappearance of political leader Mehdi Ben Barka. The call comes as President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Morocco.
The Secretary General of the PJD recalled the signing of the tripartite declaration at the royal palace in Rabat on December 22, 2020, by his predecessor, marking the resumption of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel. «The PJD may have apologized for the normalization, but the one who should apologize is Dr. Saad-Eddine El Othmani. He must explain the circumstances, which he knows, surrounding his signing of the normalization», Benkirane said during a rally in support
Morocco's external reputation improved slightly in 2024 but remains average, with a reputation index of 50 out of 100 points. A study highlights strong domestic support, with Moroccans scoring their country's reputation at 64.8 out of 100, marking the highest level since 2015.
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Morocco from October 28 to 30, 2024, accompanied by a 122-member delegation that includes government officials, economic leaders, and cultural figures. This visit marks a significant step in re-establishing diplomatic relations between Morocco and France, highlighted by a ceremony to sign agreements following talks with King Mohammed VI.
Moroccan cross-border logistics startup has secured a $300,000 pre-seed funding from Witamax, a private backed Startup Investment company launched with successful Entrepreneur club deal in Morocco. Colis plans to use the funding to strengthen its presence across Morocco’s five largest regions and expand into six European countries. It also has ambitions to grow in West Africa. The startup is gearing up for another fundraising round, set for early 2026, aiming to capture a larger share
Íñigo Errejón, the former leader of the deputies’ group for the far-left coalition Sumar, has announced his permanent departure from politics. At 40, he has stepped down from his seat in the Lower House and relinquished all his roles within Sumar’s leadership. Following Yolanda Díaz’s resignation after her party’s poor performance in the European elections on June 9, Errejón—once the No. 2 in Podemos—had been seen as a
The President of the French Republic has released the itinerary for Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Morocco, set for October 28-30. On Monday at 4:30 p.m. (Moroccan time), «the President of the Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron will arrive at Place du Mechouar (at the Royal Palace in Rabat)», the source stated. Following an official welcoming ceremony for the presidential couple, King Mohammed VI and President Macron will hold a one-on-one meeting. The two heads of state will
Morocco is planning to loosen its exchange rate regime in 2026, gradually resuming the plan interrupted by the pandemic, Bloomberg News reported, quoting Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri. While attending the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington DC, Jouahri stated that «the move would involve gradually shifting the dirham from its current peg, which is based on a basket of euros and US dollars». «The central bank is
Le Maroc prévoit d'assouplir son régime de taux de change en 2026, reprenant progressivement le plan interrompu par la pandémie, a rapporté Bloomberg News, citant le gouverneur de Bank Al-Maghrib, Abdellatif Jouahri. Lors des réunions annuelles du Fonds monétaire international et de la Banque mondiale à Washington DC, Jouahri a déclaré que «le mouvement impliquerait de déplacer progressivement le dirham de son ancrage
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