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World Bank approves $250 million program for Morocco's municipal solid waste management

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved on Wednesday a $250 million program to strengthen Morocco's municipal solid waste management. More than 60 percent of Morocco's population lives in cities, which are key drivers of the country's growth, the World Bank said in a statement. In this context, municipal solid waste management has been a key priority for the Moroccan government, with notable improvements over the past two decades, it added. With support from the World Bank,

Sahara : Hungary supports Morocco's autonomy plan

Hungary has expressed support for Morocco’s efforts to resolve the Sahara issue, backing the autonomy plan presented in 2007, and calling it «the most credible basis» for resolving this dispute. This position was expressed by Hungary in a joint communiqué signed at the end of a meeting in Rabat on Wednesday between the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, and his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó. In this regard, the two ministers

King Mohammed VI spotted in a Paris pre-owned luxury goods store

After photos of the royal family during a stroll in one of Paris’s prestigious arrondissements, King Mohammed VI has been spotted in a video at a Parisian store. The video, which went viral on Wednesday, shows the Moroccan Sovereign trying a blazer inside a store called Old Fashioned Club. This high-end boutique is located on Rue des 4 Saussaies, a street in the heart of the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The area is situated near several landmarks, including the

Morocco-Iran relations : Algerian and Iranian Foreign Ministers meet in Portugal

While Morocco and Iran have initiated a rapprochement, Algiers continues its contacts with Tehran to counter a possible resumption of relations that would be at the expense of the Polisario. The 10th edition of the Forum of the Global Alliance of Civilizations, held yesterday in Cascais, Portugal, provided an opportunity for the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Attaf, to meet his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. «The two ministers discussed the latest status of bilateral

Stellantis CEO Tavares criticizes Europe's bureaucracy, praises Morocco

In an interview with the Spanish daily El Mundo, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares denied media reports suggesting that the Citroën C4 and C4X would be produced at the Kénitra plant. These models will not leave the Madrid-Villaverde production site : «This information is 100% false», he reassured. Nevertheless, Carlos Tavares underlined the «proactive» approach of the Moroccans. In his view, the bureaucratic regulatory hurdles still present in Europe no longer

Morocco and Japan enhance investment ties with new agreement

The Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Investment, Convergence, and the Evaluation of Public Policies, Karim Zidane, and the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yoji Muto, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in Tokyo on Wednesday, aimed at strengthening the two countries' collaboration in the field of investment. The Memorandum aims to provide a platform for consolidating economic relations between Morocco and Japan, creating new avenues for cooperation, and

Terrorist group dismantled by Spain and Morocco posed «a real threat»

The Spanish national police consider that the jihadist group, which was dismantled in Spain and Morocco in a joint operation in which nine radicalized members of the Daesh terrorist organization were arrested, represented a real threat. The Spanish daily ABC reports that the group intended to carry out violent acts on Spanish territory. On Monday, the Central Investigating Court No. 1 of the Spanish Audiencia Nacional ordered the incarceration of the six people detained by the national police

King Mohammed VI calls for urgent ceasefire in Palestinian territories

The tragic situation in the Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip, and the related regional and international challenges call out to the conscience of the world and require decisive action for the achievement of an immediate, comprehensive, and sustainable ceasefire, King Mohammed VI stated on Tuesday. «They also require greater joint action to support and protect human rights in the Palestinian territories, implement relevant UN resolutions, and ensure full compliance

«Morocco initiates talks with TikTok», says Culture Minister

On Tuesday, November 26, the Minister of Culture announced to the House of Councillors that «TikTok has agreed to enter into a dialogue with Morocco». The Chinese giant «has even expressed its willingness to open an office in the Kingdom of Morocco», said Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid. «We are going to intervene in this context so that TikTok understands the Moroccan culture», he added. Regarding GAFA (an acronym for Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon),

Spain cautious about Sahara airspace control shift to Morocco

The debate on transferring control of Saharan airspace to Morocco has been revived in Spain. On condition of anonymity, sources at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, in response to a question from an Iberian media outlet, that they had «no news to pass on» regarding this subject. The same caution was noted in the response from the public company ENAIRE, which manages air navigation in Spain under the supervision of the Ministry of Transport. The company states that «it

EU dodges question on Morocco relations after CJEU ruling

The European Commission (EC) sidestepped a written question from Spanish MEP Carmen Crespo of the People's Group regarding the opening of negotiations with Morocco for a new fisheries agreement. On the other hand, the EC reaffirmed its commitment to «its strategic partnership» with the Kingdom, stressing that «the EU and Morocco have established a profound friendship and a solid and multi-faceted cooperation, which the EU intends to take to the next level in the coming weeks

French Polisario lawyer at CJEU passes away

Gilles Devers, the Polisario's lawyer at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), has died. The Front expressed its sorrow over the loss in a statement on Tuesday. Devers had been a member, since 2012, of the team that defended Polisario complaints lodged with the CJEU against agricultural and fisheries agreements concluded between Morocco and the European Union. After Chems-Eddine Hafiz, a French-Algerian, left in 2014 to prepare for his role as head of the Paris Mosque,

Morocco Central Bank highlights climate risk sensitivity in financial sector

Morocco's financial sector regulators are particularly attuned to climate risks, said Abdellatif Jouahri, Wali of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) and Chairman of the Moroccan Committee for Coordination and Supervision of Systemic Risks (CCSRS), on Tuesday in Rabat. «As part of global efforts to address climate risks, financial sector regulators have launched several initiatives to integrate climate considerations into strategies, decision-making processes, and regulatory frameworks», Jouahri

Morocco drafting law on cryptocurrency use

Morocco is in the process of permitting the use of cryptocurrencies, according to the Central Bank governor. On Tuesday, Abdellatif Jouahri said that a draft law on cryptocurrencies is undergoing the process of adoption in the kingdom, Reuters reported. Bank Al Maghrib «has prepared a draft law regulating crypto assets, which is currently in the adoption process», Jouahri said during an international conference held Tuesday in Rabat. Jouahri announced that the monetary authority

FAR delegation conducts visit aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman off Al Hoceima

A delegation from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), led by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, conducted a visit on Monday aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean off the coast of Al Hoceima. Upon arrival on board, the delegation was welcomed by Rear Admiral Sean R. Bailey, Commander of the 8th Carrier Strike Group, and Captain Dave Snowden, Commander of the USS Truman, according to a statement from the General

Morocco's economic landscape shows mixed signals amid climate challenges, IMF comments

The Moroccan economy presents a mixed picture in 2024, with non-agricultural sectors maintaining robust performance while agriculture grapples with drought impacts. Recent reports indicate strengthening domestic demand, though unemployment figures have seen an uptick. The Bank Al-Maghrib's decision to reduce the policy rate in June 2024 came as inflation pressures eased. According to International Monetary Fund (IMF) assessments, Morocco's fiscal performance aligns with 2024 budget targets, as

Antwerp to name square after «Milouda», icon of Moroccans' cultural integration

Borgerhout, a bustling neighborhood in Antwerp, will be honoring the memory of a woman who dedicated her life to the integration of the Moroccan community in Belgium. A plaza in the famous neighborhood will soon bear the name of Viera Sagers, or Milouda, as Moroccan migrants like to call her. This recognition has already been announced by the Antwerp city council following a proposal by the district mayor of Borgerhout, Flemish national broadcaster VRT reported on Monday. The square is on

Morocco King thanks Panama's President for Sahara support

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of thanks to the President of the Republic of Panama, José Raúl Mulino Quintero, following his country's decision to withdraw recognition of the «Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)». «I would like to express my most sincere thanks, following the wise decision taken by your friendly country on November 21, 2024, in relation to the Kingdom of Morocco's primary national cause». King Mohammed VI «This