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Sahara : Polisario criticizes Sanchez's renewed support for Moroccan plan

The Polisario Front expressed strong condemnation on Thursday following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's reiteration of support for the Moroccan autonomy plan in Western Sahara during his visit to Rabat. «This support means that bilateral relations between Spain and Morocco continue to be based on the systematic violations of human rights that Morocco commits with complete impunity in the occupied territory of Western Sahara», the Polisario Front's representation in Spain

Spanish Aerospace giant Aciturri expands in Morocco

Spanish aeronautical group Aciturri is expanding its presence in Morocco through a new partnership announced Wednesday. The agreement, signed in Casablanca in the presence of key officials, signifies a significant step forward for the nation's aerospace industry. Aciturri previously acquired GOAM Industrie, based in Midparc, specializing in machining blades for aircraft engines. The company has already created 100 jobs in Morocco, with a target of reaching 150 by the end of 2024. The new

Moroccan and Mauritanian businesses unite to boost trade and investment

The heads of two key business organizations, President Chakib Alj of the Moroccan General Confederation of Enterprises and President Mohamed Zeine El-Abidine Ould Cheikh Ahmed of the National Union of Mauritanian Employers established a working group within the Moroccan-Mauritanian Business Council. This move, announced during the third Moroccan-Mauritanian Economic Forum held on Wednesday, aims to strengthen ties between the business communities of both countries and support bilateral trade

Moroccan consumer prices dip, but core inflation rises in January

Morocco's cost of living edged down slightly in January, with the consumer price index (CPI) falling 0.6% compared to December, the High Commission for Planning announced. This drop was driven by a 0.9% decrease in food prices, while non-food items saw a smaller 0.3% decline. Vegetables led the way with a 9.6% drop in price, followed by pharmaceuticals (4.9%) and fuels (2.4%). However, fish and seafood (4.7%), fruits (0.6%), and other categories like coffee, tea, cocoa, and meat saw slight

Morocco's International Agricultural Show excludes Israel amidst war on Gaza

This year's International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM 2024) will proceed without official Israeli participation. During a press conference on February 21st, Agriculture Minister Mohamed Sadiki confirmed Israel's exclusion without further comment. This decision follows Israel's ongoing military operation in the Gaza Strip, which began in October 2023 and has resulted in over 29,000 casualties according to Palestinian authorities. Morocco has reaffirmed its «unconditional

Sanchez hails Morocco-Spain trade development, announces €45 billion public investment plan

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez commended the «positive development» of trade between Morocco and Spain during his visit to the kingdom on Wednesday. «Spain is a reference partner for Morocco, with planned public investments of 45 billion euros by 2050», Sanchez declared in a press statement. The two countries, along with Portugal, will jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Sanchez sees as a «great opportunity to consolidate the friendship between the

King Mohammed VI, Spanish PM Sanchez meet in Rabat, discuss new partnership

King Mohammed VI of Morocco received, Wednesday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Royal Palace in Rabat for a meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations. This visit, part of a «new phase» initiated in April 2022, marks progress in cooperation, coordination, and partnership across various fields, reads a statement by the Royal Palace. Both leaders emphasized trust, respect, ambition, and good neighborliness as guiding principles. Sanchez reiterated Spain's

BCP awarded «Best Moroccan Bank in Trade Finance» for third year

Global Finance magazine has once again recognized BCP as the «Best Moroccan Bank in Trade Finance», marking the third consecutive year the group has received this prestigious award. Announced during the «Global Finance Awards» held in Frankfurt alongside the BAFT Bank to Bank Forum, this trophy further solidifies BCP's international leadership position in the trade finance arena, a press release by BCP said on Wednesday. Beyond the accolade itself, the award highlights

King Mohammed VI hosts Spanish PM Sanchez for lunch in Rabat

King Mohammed VI hosted a lunch in Rabat on Wednesday in honor of visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his delegation, led by Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch. Present at the lunch were Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and other members of Sanchez's delegation, alongside Moroccan officials including the President of the House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and Moroccan

Spanish judges challenge Laayoune's «Moroccanness» in Official Bulletin

Ahead of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's expected visit to Rabat this Wednesday, the pro-Polisario lobby has raised a new concern. The International Association of Judges for Western Sahara (IAJWS) has urged Minister of Culture and Sports, Ernest Urtasun de Sumar, to revoke the recognition of Laayoune's Moroccan status, as recorded in an edition of the Official State Gazette (BOE), El Independiente reports. The IAJWS claims the document «contained a material or factual error, by

French Foreign Minister to visit Morocco on February 25, signaling French-Moroccan relations thaw

French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné's planned visit to Morocco on February 25 signals a warming trend in bilateral relations following a period of strain, according to Africa Intelligence. This visit, alongside recent positive developments, could lead to a trip by President Emmanuel Macron before next summer. Princesses Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmae, and Lalla Hasnaa's recent luncheon with Brigitte Macron at the Elysee Palace further underlines this

Death of third Moroccan worker in Florence collapse brings toll to five

Four days after the tragic collapse of a new Esselunga supermarket in Florence, firefighters sadly recovered the body of Bouzekri Rachimi, a 56-year-old Moroccan worker, on Wednesday. This grim discovery marks the fifth life lost in the devastating accident, confirmed by PrimaPress. Rachimi becomes the third Moroccan victim, joining Mohamed El Farhane, 24, and Taoufik Haidar, 43, who previously perished in the incident. With three others injured, the human cost of the collapse adds up to five

EU Food Alert System detects Norovirus in Moroccan strawberries

The European Union's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported finding Norovirus genotype II in Moroccan strawberries on February 14th. This highly contagious virus causes vomiting and diarrhea, prompting the European Commission to classify the finding as «a potentially serious risk». According to the RASFF notification, the contaminated strawberries were sampled on January 31st and likely no longer available on the market. Spain, the recipient country, notified RASFF

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez to meet King Mohammed VI during Morocco visit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, currently visiting Morocco, will be received by King Mohammed VI in the coming hours, public broadcaster 24 Horas reported, citing official Moroccan sources. The Prime Minister's agenda reportedly includes a lunch with the King and a press briefing. Notably, the Spanish government previously declined to confirm any such meeting. The last encounter between the two leaders occurred on April 7, 2022, marking the rapprochement between Rabat and Madrid after a

Mauritania seeks infrastructure cooperation with Morocco

The Mauritanian Minister of Equipment, Mohamed Aly Ould Sidi Mohamed, paid a visit to Morocco and met with his counterpart, Nizar Baraka, in Rabat yesterday. Their discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in infrastructure development, technical expertise exchange, and expanding the partnership between the Moroccan Public Testing and Studies Laboratory (LPEE) and the Mauritanian National Public Works Laboratory (LNTP), according to MAP news agency. The officials also

US Marine Corps General visits Morocco for defense talks

The American embassy in Rabat announced on Tuesday, February 20th, that General Michael Langley, head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), is visiting Morocco. During his visit, General Langley is expected to meet with Moroccan defense officials to discuss shared security interests and future areas of potential cooperation, according to the embassy statement shared on X. This visit comes just weeks after the conclusion of the main planning meeting for African Lion 2024, a joint

Dozens of Spanish farmers protest in Algeciras over Moroccan imports

Dozens of Spanish farmers converged on Algeciras, Cádiz, on the morning of February 20th to protest the plight of rural communities and the import of Moroccan fruit and vegetables without European Union health standards. According to media reports, around 70 private trucks carrying farmers from Jaén and Seville arrived at the La Menasha industrial zone in response to a call by farming platform 6F. Their aim was to march to the port of Algeciras, but their request was denied by

Golf champion Angel Cabrera makes comeback in Morocco after prison stint

Once a celebrated golfer, two-time major champion Angel Cabrera, is set for a remarkable comeback at this week's Trophy Hassan II in Morocco. This return marks his first PGA Tour Champions appearance since 2020, following a two-year prison sentence in Argentina over assault charges, sports platform SB Nation reported on Monday. The Argentine golfer, 54, etched his name in golfing history with wins at the 2007 U.S. Open and 2009 Masters. However, his career took a dramatic turn in 2020 when he