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Morocco's UM6P and MAScIR launch Mpox diagnostic kit for African market

The MAScIR Foundation of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) announced on Monday in Benguerir that the new «UM6P-MAScIR MPOX qPCR» diagnostic kit is ready for market launch in Morocco and across Africa. Developed by a research team at MAScIR Foundation's Center for Kits, Diagnostics, and Medical Devices, the test has been clinically validated by the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, and registered with the

New campaign promotes domestic tourism and mobility across Morocco

The Moroccan National Tourism Office has launched a new communication campaign under the slogan «Let's meet in our country» to promote domestic tourism. The campaign centers around the theme of mobility and was launched to coincide with the school holidays, encouraging travel and mobility during this period. It emphasizes the use of shared transportation, such as buses, trains, and airplanes, to make travel between destinations easier. «The aim of this campaign is to

Morocco - USA : Bourita receives US Senators

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita welcomed a delegation of U.S. senators in Rabat on Monday, led by Republican Jerry Moran, according to reports from Moroccan diplomatic sources. In a statement to MAP, Moran emphasized the importance of strong U.S.-Morocco relations, describing the kingdom as a «provider» of stability and peace globally. He expressed the United States' «gratitude» for Morocco’s efforts to foster «consensus and bring people together» on

Algeria challenges Morocco at Parlatino in South America

The Chamber of Deputies in Algeria is now an observer member of the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament (Parlatino). «This decision came after the deliberations (in September, editor's note) of the 23 members of the Board of Directors of this body. This membership represents a historic step for Algeria in expanding its parliamentary cooperation with the Latin American and Caribbean region, especially since Parlatino includes 23 parliaments composed of 4,500 parliamentarians

CJEU ruling : Czech Republic reaffirms commitment to «close ties» with Morocco

The Czech Republic on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to «close relations» with Morocco in all areas of the partnership between the Kingdom and the European Union (EU). Recalling the joint statement issued by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and EU High Representative Josep Borrell, following the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the fisheries and agricultural agreements between the EU and Morocco, the Czech Ministry of Foreign

Three Moroccan nationals escape from Madrid airport asylum area

Less than a week after a similar incident, three Moroccan nationals escaped from the asylum area at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport on Sunday. According to Europa Press, six people attempted the escape, with three arrested by police and the others eluding capture. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior confirmed that searches are ongoing for the remaining escapees. This incident follows four previous escape attempts by Moroccan nationals from the same airport. In response to the

Douar Shems'y launches online fundraising campaign for earthquake orphans

Inaugurated on Friday in the commune of Amizmiz, Al Haouz province, Douar Shems'y social structure has launched an online fundraising campaign to support orphans affected by last year's earthquake in the region. By the end of October, the campaign aims to raise 450,000 Moroccan dirhams to provide for the needs of 144 children during the winter. According to the initiative's representatives, the funds will be allocated as follows: supplies for children from kindergarten to primary school

A chocolate caftan at the Salon du Chocolat de Paris to celebrate Moroccan culture

In a groundbreaking display of Franco-Moroccan friendship, a chocolate caftan will be showcased at the prestigious Salon du Chocolat de Paris from October 30 to November 3. Created by France's Best Apprentice Daniel Branche and styled by Jasmine Meziou, the Chocolate Caftan is a stunning fusion of Moroccan art and culinary creativity. This unique piece will be presented twice daily throughout the five-day event. In addition to the caftan parade, La Gazelle d'Or will present a captivating

Madrid court rejects urgent request to halt Sahrawi deportation

A Madrid court has denied an urgent request by two Sahrawis to halt their deportation to Morocco along with 19 others detained in the asylum halls at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport. According to Spanish news agency EFE, the two young men were part of a group detained in the airport lounge, where 21 individuals were scheduled to board a midnight flight. The other two activists attempted to prevent the deportation by filing an urgent court request, but it was rejected due to

France deploys nuclear submarine in joint naval exercise with Morocco

From October 7 to 13, the Royal Moroccan Navy and the French Navy are conducting the Chebec naval exercise, an annual event that began in 1994. The thirtieth edition of these maneuvers has been bolstered by improved political and diplomatic relations between Rabat and Paris. Notably, a French nuclear attack submarine will participate for the first time, according to French media reports. Morocco is expected to commit the multi-mission frigate Mohammed VI, commissioned in 2014. The

Tangier : Arrest of a Portuguese national subject of an Interpol red notice

On Sunday evening, members of the Tangier prefectural criminal investigation department arrested a 33-year-old Portuguese national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Portuguese authorities and an Interpol red notice. The suspect was located based on information provided by the Directorate General for Territorial Surveillance. He was apprehended in Tangier after irregularly entering Morocco. Preliminary investigations indicate that the accused is one of five

Thousands of Moroccans protest Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon

Thousands of Moroccans took part in a mass march in Rabat, marking the first anniversary of the Al-Aqsa flood, to show solidarity with the Palestinian people, who continue to face aggression by the Israeli army, and the Lebanese people, who are also targeted by Zionist forces. Participants waved Palestinian and Lebanese flags, as well as pictures of resistance leaders from both nations, including Ismail Haniyeh and Hassan Nasrallah, who were assassinated by Israel. The crowd chanted slogans

CJEU ruling : Portugal reaffirms EU-Morocco partnership

Portugal has reaffirmed the «fundamental» strategic partnership between the European Union and Morocco, reiterating its commitment to working with European partners and institutions to deepen the relationship in all areas. In a statement following the European Court of Justice's (CJEU) decision on the EU-Morocco fisheries and agriculture agreements, the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the importance of the EU-Morocco partnership and Portugal's intention to

CJEU ruling : Austria reaffirms commitment to «excellent relations» with Morocco

Austria reaffirmed its commitment to the «excellent relations» it shares with the Kingdom of Morocco on Sunday. In a press release following the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision on the fisheries and agricultural agreements between the EU and Morocco, the Austrian Foreign Ministry emphasized on its X account that Vienna supports the joint statement made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative Josep Borrell regarding the ECJ's

Morocco-EU : Algeria welcomes CJEU ruling

After the Polisario, it's Algeria's turn to welcome the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), rejecting the appeals against its ruling of September 29, 2021. «Algeria welcomes the rulings made public on October 4 by the Court of Justice of the European Union, confirming the illegality of the trade agreements concluded with the Kingdom of Morocco, in violation of the inalienable rights of the Saharawi people over the natural resources of the non-autonomous

Morocco-Mauritania : Ould El Ghazouani and Akhannouch hold talks in France

On Saturday, October 5, France hosted a meeting between Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. «The meeting provided an opportunity to review the strong fraternal relations between the two countries and ways of developing them, as well as to examine a number of issues of common interest», reports the Mauritanian news agency (AMI). «The Moroccan Prime Minister conveyed to His Excellency the President of the

Algeria's Tebboune justifies visa requirement for Moroccans as «self-defense»

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has defended his government's decision to reinstate the requirement for foreigners holding Moroccan passports to obtain an entry visa for Algeria. The decision was based on «political and security considerations», he said last night in an interview with local media. «There's a twinning, it's not even... between the Zionist entity and the Kingdom of Morocco... it's political... What interests us is the security aspect. We have doubts about the

Polisario welcomes ECJ rulings, criticizes European states

The Polisario Front has welcomed the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) recent ruling, which rejected appeals by the European Council and European Commission. The Front considers these rulings a «significant victory for the Saharawi people, unprecedented in the history of decolonization». The Polisario views these rulings as a message to states recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara or supporting the 2007 Moroccan autonomy initiative. They are seen as a «response to