Moroccan caftan takes center stage at UNESCO's Africa Week Fashion Show

The Moroccan caftan was the star attraction at an African fashion show held in Paris on Wednesday evening as part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO) Africa Week. The caftan, a traditional garment that is a living expression of Moroccan identity and the most eloquent demonstration of the dexterity and ancestral know-how of Moroccan maâllems, dazzled a large audience with its beauty, finesse, and glamour. The crowd included diplomats, such as

Maroc - Brésil : Un «partenariat pionnier» pour la sécurité alimentaire en Afrique

Lors de la célébration de la Journée de l'Afrique au siège du ministère brésilien des Affaires étrangère à Brasilia, le mercredi 22 mai, l’ambassadeur du Maroc au Brésil, Nabil Adghoghi, a relevé la «parfaite convergence» entre les politiques africaines et brésiliennes en matière de sécurité alimentaire. Cette convergence, illustrée par l'initiative

Moroccan Embassy in Moscow denies false document on student arrests

The Embassy of Morocco in Moscow on Wednesday denied the authenticity of a publication attributed to it concerning the student community in the city of Saratov. «The Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Moscow wishes to draw the attention of the Moroccan community residing in the Russian Federation to a false document attributed to the Embassy and currently circulating on social networks», the diplomatic mission said in a statement. «The so-called publication concerning the

Russie : L'ambassade du Maroc dément un communiqué sur la communauté estudiantine de Saratov

L’ambassade du Maroc à Moscou a démenti, mercredi, l’authenticité d’un communiqué qui lui a été attribué concernant la communauté estudiantine dans la ville de Saratov.  «L’Ambassade du Royaume du Maroc à Moscou souhaite alerter la communauté marocaine résidant dans la Fédération de Russie au sujet d’un faux communiqué attribué à

USAID Administrator meets Morocco Foreign Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held talks in Rabat on Wednesday with Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power. At a press briefing following this meeting, Administrator Power reiterated the United States' support for the reforms carried out in the fields of governance, education and development. Welcoming Morocco's numerous achievements in terms of reforms and development, she underlined

Morocco, France discuss cultural cooperation

Strengthening cultural cooperation between Morocco and France was the focus of a working session held Wednesday in Paris between the Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and his French counterpart Rachida Dati. These talks, which followed on from last Saturday's bilateral meeting in Cannes, provided an opportunity to review the various areas of Moroccan-French cooperation, notably in the fields of craftsmanship and cultural and creative industries, as

Sahara : La Suisse soutient une solution politique «juste, durable et mutuellement acceptable»

Le président du Conseil national suisse, Eric Nussbaumer, a exprimé, mardi à Rabat, le soutien de son pays à une solution politique «juste, durable et mutuellement acceptable» au conflit régional autour du Sahara. «La Suisse soutient les efforts des Nations unies et l’action de l’Envoyé Personnel du Secrétaire Général de l’ONU pour le Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, pour aboutir à une solution

Switzerland calls for «just and mutually acceptable» solution to Sahara dispute

Switzerland supports a «just, lasting and mutually acceptable» solution to the Sahara issue, President of the Swiss National Council Eric Nussbaumer said during his visit to Rabat on Tuesday. «Switzerland supports the efforts of the United Nations and the work of the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, to reach a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution, in line with international law and relevant Security Council

Marrakech : 6e édition des Trophées Marocains du Monde

La 6e édition des Trophées Marocains du Monde (TMM) se déroulera du 23 au 26 mai prochain, à Marrakech. Depuis 2017, l'événement s’applique à trouver des personnes de la diaspora marocaine aux parcours exceptionnels, issues de différents milieux. Organisée par la Fondation Trophées Marocains du Maroc, présidée par Amine Saad, cette édition sera ponctuée par deux moments forts. Le premier

Morocco, Brazil boost security cooperation with signed MoU

In a bid to strengthen bilateral cooperation and exchange experiences in the security field, Director-General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, signed a memorandum of understanding with General-Director of the Brazilian Federal Police, Andrei Augusto Passos Rodrigues, on Tuesday in Agadir. The MoU was signed during a working visit by General-Director of the Brazilian Federal Police to the Kingdom of Morocco, the Directorate General of National Security