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Norway’s Element signs a LOI with French Auplata to acquire Moroccan miner OSEAD

Norwegian mineral sector innovative project investment company Element has signed a LOI with French listed gold producer Auplata SA to acquire in a joint venture OSEAD Maroc Mining, reports Reuters. Through their agreement, the two mining firms will obtain 100% of all the outstanding shares in OSEAD. The latter owns 37% of the shares of Compagnie Minière de Touissit (CMT) the second largest private mining operator in Morocco, which mines primarily lead and silver with

SDX Energy announces a new natural gas discovery in Morocco

North Africa focused oil and gas company SDX Energy Inc. announced in a press release Monday, 7th of May, that a conventional natural gas discovery has been made at its LMS-1 exploration well on the Lalla Mimouna permit in Morocco. «The well encountered 16.4 meters of net conventional gas pay sands which had an average porosity of 32% in an over-pressured section», says the British company. The LMS-1 well was drilled to 1158 meters depth and showed the presence of liquid

2026 World Cup : South Africa backtracks after announcing its support for the Moroccan bid

After openly supporting the Moroccan bid on April 16 for the 2026 World Cup, the South African Football Association (SAFA) is backing up. Without having expressed its support for the US joint bid, the South African Football Association said Thursday in a communiqué that it had received the two presentations and that «it was made clear to both delegations that these presentations would be taken to SAFA NEC who will give the mandate to the delegates going to the FIFA Congress in

Rabat : The police arrest a man who broke into the Hassan mosque holding two knives

During the Friday prayer, a man with two knives has broken into the Hassan mosque in Rabat, reports Telquel. The prayer was broadcasted by national TV channel Al Oula, showing the frightening scene when the man interrupted the sermon. A communiqué issued today by the General Directorate of National Security confirms the arrest, stating that the 29-year-old man with apparent signs of mental disorder has forced his way into the mosque holding two knives. Incident à la

2018 World Cup : Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia to train in Switzerland

The Moroccan, Tunisian, and Saudi football national teams will fly to Switzerland to start the trainings for the 2018 World Cup, says the Swiss press agency ATS. The Atlas Lions will stay for a week in Crans-Montana in Valais (southern Switzerland), from May the 27th to June the 6th. They will play two friendlies in Geneva, against Ukraine on May 31st and Slovakia on June the 4th. The Eagles of Carthage will be based in Verbier from May 29th to June 4th and will also play in Geneva against

Wanted by the Interpol, an Italian fugitive arrested in Morocco

An Italian fugitive who was sentenced to 11 years in prison for international drug trafficking was arrested in Morocco, reports Corriere Del Serra. The man was found in Temara, a town near Rabat, after spending 22 years on the run. He was the subject of an arrest warrant issued by the Milan prosecutor’s office, says the same source. The Italian police, collaborating with the Interpol, arrested the 73-year-old national. The Moroccan Gendarmerie helped investigators locate the man wanted

King Mohammed VI and King Salman discuss ways of facing Iranian threats

King Mohammed VI and Saudi Arabia’s King Salman spoke on Thursday, discussing ways of uniting their positions to counter the destabilizing attempts of the Iranian regime, reports Arab News quoting the Saudi press agency. In a phone call, the Saudi monarch stressed that his Kingdom stands with Rabat «against what could jeopardize its security, stability and territorial integrity», says SPA. «The two leaders underscored the importance of unifying their

Nasser Bourita meets Boris Johnson to boost cooperation between Morocco and the UK

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Nasser Bourita met with his British Counterpart Boris Johnson Thursday in London to strengthen bilateral relations in the political, economic and cultural fields, says MAP news agency. During their meeting, the two ministers discussed the latest developments related to the Moroccan Sahara issue. They have also agreed on launching a strategic dialogue between the two countries. On the other hand, discussions focused on the

Cutting ties with Iran : Kuwait finally reacts to the Moroccan decision

Two days after Morocco announced that it is cutting diplomatic ties with Iran, Kuwait has chosen to react through an «anonymous source» within its Foreign Ministry. «Kuwait denounces and rejects attempts targeting Morocco’s stability, integrity and sovereignty», reported KUNA in an article issued Thursday. The same source says it supports all measures taken by Morocco defending its «security and stability». The Gulf Cooperation Council of which

Gulf Cooperation Council supports Morocco and rejects Iranian interference

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed on Wednesday its full solidarity with Morocco, following its decision to sever ties with Iran. GCC Secretary-General, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, voiced in a press release the full solidarity of the Council with Morocco as well as its support to all the measures taken by the Kingdom to strengthen its sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability. Al-Zayani, who expressed support to Morocco's decision to sever ties with Iran,

Belgium : Theo Francken in Morocco to secure the expulsion of Moroccan arrestees

Belgian State Secretary for Asylum and Migration Theo Francken attended a meeting Wednesday in Marrakech to discuss ways to expulse Moroccan nationals arrested for terror-related offences, says Belga. Francken alongside Interior Minister Jan Jambon held talks with their Moroccan counterparts with the aim of fighting against terrorism. In a bilateral meeting hosted by the 5th Euro-African Ministerial Conference on Migration and Development, Jambon and Francken discussed with the Moroccan

Morocco-Iran : The Arab League and OIC support the Kingdom

The Arab League lent Morocco on Wednesday its solidarity after it announced that it is cutting diplomatic relations with Iran, says MAP news agency. The League’s spokesman Mahmoud Affifi expressed his solidarity with Morocco following its decision, denouncing Tehran’s interference. Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) joined on Wednesday the bodies supporting the Kingdom. In a statement, it stressed that Iran should respect Morocco’s sovereignty and

Cutting ties with Iran : Jordan backs the Moroccan decision

Jordan announced on Wednesday its support for Morocco after cutting ties with Iran, citing Hezbollah’s support for the Polisario, said MAP news agency. «We stand with our Moroccan brothers and support them in their struggle, defending their security, stability and territorial integrity», said Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on his Twitter account. Jordan and the Kingdom of Morocco have always had good diplomatic relations, maintained by the two monarchs King

Cutting diplomatic ties with Iran : Rabat denies having been pressured by foreign countries

The ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation denied Wednesday that Morocco’s decision to break off its diplomatic relations with Iran was taken under pressure from some countries, reports MAP news agency. «Following the rupture by the Kingdom of Morocco of its diplomatic relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, some circles, in need of arguments, claimed that the Kingdom would have taken this decision under pressure from some countries», said the ministry

Donald Trump’s former aide confirms the president called African nations «s***holes»

In an official visit to the United States, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said he was not «sure about the validity» of allegations suggesting that President Donald Trump called some African nations «s***hole countries». Two days ago, former White House aide Omarosa Manigault told media that President Donald Trump called some African nations «s***hole countries» in a meeting he attended earlier this year. The woman who is also a television actress

2018 World Cup : FIFA to grant African teams $2 million prize cash

FIFA is to grant African teams qualified for the 2018 World Cup $2 million prize cash, says Reuters on Tuesday. The money is to help national teams from the continent prepare for the international tournament to take place in June, reveals the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia are the only African countries to receive these grants. CAF president Ahmad Ahmad said that the money would be used to «settle beforehand the question of bonuses

Morocco-Iran : The Polisario urges Rabat to «provide evidence supporting its claims»

The Polisario Front said that the Moroccan accusations are a «lie», denying having been supported by Hezbollah, reports EFE. The separatist movement urged Rabat to «provide evidence» supporting «its false allegations», a spokesperson from the Front told the Spanish news agency. According to him, cutting diplomatic ties with Tehran is aimed at «escaping» the UN’s call to start «negotiations». Foreign Minister Nasser

Morocco-Iran : Hezbollah denies Moroccan accusations

Lebanese militia Hezbollah has denied the Moroccan accusations, stressing that it has not been sending weapons to the Polisario. «It is unfortunate that Morocco, pressured by the USA, Israel and Saudi Arabia, makes false accusations», the Shiite organization said in a statement, stressing that «the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs is to be held responsible for not bringing up arguments to back his country's recent decision». Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita