UN Decolonization talks : Rabat mobilizes allies, Algiers pushes for referendum

In a now-familiar scene, Tuesday’s session of the United Nations General Assembly’s Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) once again turned into a heated exchange between Morocco and Algeria over the Sahara issue. Rabat highlighted the growing international support for its autonomy initiative, calling it a realistic and mutually acceptable solution, while Algeria reiterated its call for a referendum and criticized what it described as the UN’s failure to end the

AFRICOM chief praises Morocco but rules out HQ move from Germany

Speaking yesterday in Washington, General Michael Langley, head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), addressed the Military Affairs Committee on security developments across the African continent. He dismissed, for the time being, the prospect of relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Stuttgart, Germany, to Morocco. «From an operational perspective, the cost-benefit analysis... the benefit of moving to Morocco wouldn't exceed the cost», he said in response to a

Morocco's F-35 fighter jet deal gains momentum with Israeli approval

The possibility of Morocco's Royal Armed Forces (FAR) acquiring F-35A fighter jets is once again gaining momentum. A specialized English-language defense outlet reported on Wednesday, June 11, that Israel has given the green light for the acquisition of 32 aircraft, a key step given Israel’s influence in facilitating the sale of this advanced jet to Arab countries. The deal is estimated to cost around $17 billion over a 45-year period. Sources present at the IDEX (Abu Dhabi International

Maroc : Le Chinois Tinci confirme son projet d’usine d'électrolyte à 280 M$

Le fabricant chinois de produits chimiques, Tinci Materials Technology, a conclu un accord d'investissement avec le gouvernement marocain, rapporte un communiqué de Reuters publié ce mercredi 11 juin. L'entreprise prévoit d'injecter environ 280 millions de dollars (plus de 3 milliards de dirhams) dans un projet d'électrolyte au Maroc, précise le même communiqué. Ce projet d'investissement n'est pas nouveau. En 2023, Tinci avait

Marruecos: La empresa china Tinci confirma su proyecto de planta de electrolito por 280 millones de dólares

El fabricante chino de productos químicos, Tinci Materials Technology, ha suscrito un acuerdo de inversión con el gobierno de Marruecos, según informa un comunicado de Reuters publicado este miércoles 11 de junio. La compañía tiene previsto invertir aproximadamente 280 millones de dólares (más de 3 mil millones de dirhams) en un proyecto de electrolito en Marruecos, según detalla el comunicado. Este proyecto de inversión no

En attendant le retour de Sébastian du Maroc... Le mythe qui a hanté les Portugais

Le sébastianisme est un mythe qui a émergé après la mort du roi Sébastien du Portugal lors de la bataille de Ksar El Kebir en 1578, alimenté par l'absence de son corps et l'espoir de son retour pour sauver la nation. Cette croyance, plus tard politisée sous la domination espagnole et ravivée dans le Brésil du XIXe siècle, en est venue à symboliser un espoir irréaliste et un déni de la

Waiting for Sebastian to return from Morocco... The myth that haunted the Portuguese

Sebastianism is a myth that emerged after the death of King Sebastian of Portugal in the 1578 Battle of Ksar El Kebir, fueled by the absence of his body and hopes of his return to save the nation. The belief, later politicized during Spanish rule and revived in 19th-century Brazil, came to symbolize unrealistic hope and denial of reality.

China's Tinci signs investment agreement with Morocco, eyes $280 million electrolyte project

Chinese chemical manufacturer Tinci Materials Technology has signed an investment agreement with the Moroccan government, according to a Reuters notice on Wednesday, June 11. The company plans to invest approximately $280 million in an electrolyte project in Morocco, the same notice states. This is not the first time the investment has been mentioned. In 2023, Tinci announced plans to build a $280 million factory in Morocco to serve the European lithium-ion battery market. At that time, the

Spain seizes 4.7 tons of hashish in truck from Tangier

The Spanish Civil Guard successfully seized approximately 4.7 tons of hashish hidden inside a truck attempting to enter Spain via ferry from the port of Tangier, Morocco. According to a statement from the Civil Guard, the customs unit in Algeciras arrested a Moroccan citizen suspected of involvement in drug trafficking. Officers monitoring vehicles arriving from Tangier Med noticed suspicious alterations in the welds of the truck’s trailer panels, as well as the driver’s

Moroccan Ministry of Justice denies data breach claims by Algerian hackers

Two days after the Algerian hacker group Jabaroot claimed to have leaked data allegedly belonging to the Moroccan Ministry of Justice, the ministry officially confirmed that the circulated information is not related to its systems in any way. In an official statement, the ministry affirmed that its databases and secure digital services are functioning normally and have not been compromised by any hacking or data breach. The ministry emphasized that it employs advanced, multi-layered