More than 120 countries have backed on Thursday a UN resolution denouncing the recent declaration of President Donald Trump. At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, member states voted for a resolution urging the U.S. to «drop its recognition» of Jerusalem as the capital city of Israel. The vote came as Trump’s administration threatened to cut aid from countries intending to oppose the United States.
Donald Trump has threatened to hold back U.S. aid from countries that will vote against the U.S.’s decision recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, backing at the General Assembly a UN resolution. Morocco is obviously concerned by the threats of Trump’s administration. Details.
Crossing the road without using the designated crosswalks can now result in a fine in Moroccan cities. A measure that has been implemented a few days ago, 7 years after it was ratified in the 2010 Highway Code. Going viral on social media, the newly applied law has been the subject of a controversy. Details.
Morocco is the best country for business in North Africa, according to the latest list issued by Forbes Magazine. Ranked 55th among 153 nations, the kingdom continues to be an attractive destination for investors and businessmen.
On the 20th of December, Morocco and the United States celebrate their friendship that is rooted in history. Today, we recall Sultan Mohammed III's endeavors to seek diplomatic relations with the Americans. In 1777, the kingdom was the first nation to recognize publicly the independence of the American Republic. Insight into the oldest maintained diplomatic ties.
Being a member of an economic organization the size of ECOWAS requires time, and therefore a lot of patience. This is what Morocco is learning, in its own way, by appointing a panel of heads of state to decide on the implications of its integration into the regional grouping.
Jeune Afrique has released Morocco’s membership impact study on the ECOWAS organization. The document mainly reminded head of states that the kingdom is already present in the region through its investments, banks, exports and imports. If accepted as a member of the regional organization, Morocco will bring its experience in maintaining peace and security fighting against terrorist groups. However, the step is still raising cencerns in the region.
The Polisario Front has issued a statement urging the European Commission to give legal clarity over a delegation that visited Laayoune to update the list of companies authorized to export their products to the EU. Angered by this visit, the Front referred to the European Court of Justice’ ruling. Meanwhile, Morocco has succeeded in holding negotiations to overcome the obstacles set by the same verdict.
On the 18th of December 1975, Omar Benjelloun, a journalist, trade union activist and founding father of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) was murdered in Casablanca. His assassination has been a significant turning point in the history of the Moroccan political scene which lost one of its most committed actors. Flashback.
As the ECOWAS organization has promised to study Morocco’s admission through «a report that investigates the impacts of this step», Rabat is still positive about its chances to join the Economic Community. In Abuja, Morocco’s allies in the West African organization have taken the lead. Details.
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