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UN Security Council postpones vote on Sahara resolution

The UN Security Council has postponed the vote on a new resolution regarding the Sahara issue until tomorrow, Thursday, October 31st. The postponement is said to be due to an «agenda issue» on the part of the UN's executive body, particularly in light of recent developments in the Middle East, a source close to the matter told Yabiladi on Wednesday. On Monday, Algeria withdrew its request for another round of consultations to examine the US draft resolution, paving the way for its

Morocco boosts sports coverage with four new TV channels

Morocco's Supreme Council of Audiovisual Communication (CSCA) has approved the creation of four new public sports television channels, marking a significant expansion in the country's sports broadcasting sector. The channels, named Arriyadia 1, 2, 3, and 4, will operate 24/7 via satellite and other technical platforms. According to a CSCA communiqué released on October 28, 2024, this expansion comes as part of the specifications amendment for the National Broadcasting and Television

OCP and Engie deal to amount to €17 billion in investments for Morocco's green future

The deal signed Monday in Rabat between Morocco's phosphate giant OCP and French energy company Engie could generate investments in the North African Kingdom of up to 17 billion euros. The deal is expected to cover investments in desalination, renewable energy, and green hydrogen, a source close to the deal told Reuters on Tuesday. The deal was one of the many business agreements signed during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat. The English news agency indicates, quoting a

MGH Energy & Petrom ink 51 billion dirham green hydrogen deal in Morocco

MGH Energy and Petrom have joined forces to answer Morocco’s call for green hydrogen, pledging a 51 billion dirham (€4.8 million) investment. This strategic partnership aims to develop the renewable synthetic fuels sector in the Kingdom, with the Janassim project at its core. This project is poised to produce a staggering 500,000 tonnes of carbon-free fuels annually. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, October 29th, in the presence of Nadia Fettah, Morocco's Minister of Economy and

21-year-old Moroccan student shot dead by Canadian police after stabbing officer

A 21-year-old Moroccan student was shot dead by Canadian police last week in the city of Gatineau, Quebec, after he got into a fight with a policeman and stabbed him several times with a knife, according to local media. The same sources said that the policeman was seriously injured and was hospitalized but is now out of danger. Following the incident, the Bureau of Independent Investigations (BEI) launched an investigation into the circumstances of the police intervention. The Quebec police

France to sustain investments in Morocco, including Sahara

French President Emmanuel Macron stated Tuesday in Rabat that his country will continue its public investments in the Kingdom of Morocco, including in the Sahara. Speaking to entrepreneurs and economic stakeholders at the conclusion of the «Morocco-France Entrepreneurship Meeting», Macron emphasized that Morocco is the «top client» of the French Development Agency (AFD) in terms of investments. He added that the agency will keep financing projects in the Kingdom,

France updates official map of Morocco to include the Sahara

The decision had been anticipated since July 30, and now it’s official. On October 29, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a full map of Morocco, including the Sahara, on its website—an official gesture marking France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara. President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed this position in his address to the Moroccan Parliament on Tuesday. Echoing his July 30 letter to King Mohammed VI, he reiterated that «for France, the

King Mohammed VI hosts dinner for French President Macron in Rabat

King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Princesses Lalla Khadija, Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmaa, and Lalla Hasnaa, hosted an official dinner on Tuesday at the Royal Palace in Rabat in honor of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and his spouse, Brigitte Macron. Upon their arrival at the Royal Palace, the French President and his spouse reviewed a detachment of the Royal Guard. The dinner was attended by the Head of Government,

Princess Lalla Hasnaa and Brigitte Macron inaugurate the Royal Theater in Rabat

Princess Lalla Hasnaa, accompanied by Brigitte Macron, inaugurated the Royal Theater of Rabat on Tuesday. This landmark project strengthens the cultural ecosystem of Rabat, the «City of Light» and Morocco’s cultural capital. After unveiling a commemorative plaque, Princess Lalla Hasnaa and Brigitte Macron attended a presentation on the theater’s interior architecture, followed by a tour of its facilities. The theater’s location, aesthetic appeal, and cutting-edge

Morocco-France : A «solid» and «forward-looking» economic partnership

The economic partnership between Morocco and France is solid and forward-looking, said Nadia Fettah, Minister of the Economy and Finance, in Rabat on Tuesday. «The positive dynamic between the two countries testifies to the strength of our economic relations and to a shared desire to go even further», said Fettah at the opening of the Morocco-France entrepreneurial meeting dedicated to strategic sectors of the future. «We want to intensify our projects, particularly in

Algeria withdraws Sahara Security Council meeting request

On Monday, October 28, the UN Security Council did not hold the meeting scheduled at Algeria's request to continue its closed-door review of the U.S. draft resolution on the Western Sahara issue. «Algeria withdrew its request to organize a new round of consultations, submitted the day before by its permanent representative to the United Nations», a source close to the matter told Yabiladi. The withdrawal came after the United States and France rejected amendments proposed by

Emmanuel Macron receives the Presidents of both Houses of Moroccan Parliament

On Tuesday, at the Royal Guest Palace in Rabat, Emmanuel Macron met with the President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, followed by the President of the House of Councillors, Mohamed Ould Errachid. On October 29, 2024, the French President addressed Parliament as part of his state visit to Morocco, at the invitation of King Mohammed VI. This invitation followed the President's letter to the King on July 30, the 25th anniversary of the Fête du Trône, in which he

Air Arabia launches direct flights from Tetouan to Rotterdam and Paris

Air Arabia, the pioneering low-cost airline, has announced the launch of a new direct service from Tetouan to Rotterdam, Netherlands. Inaugurated on Monday, October 28, these flights, operated twice weekly (Saturday and Monday), provide travelers with an unprecedented opportunity for convenient transit between Morocco and Europe, according to the airline's press release. The flights depart from Tetouan at 2:20 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Rotterdam at 5:30 p.m. (local time). Return flights

Maha Haddioui secures top-10 finish at Hero Women's Indian Open, eyes LET card for 2025

Moroccan golfer Maha Haddioui secured a sixth-place finish at the Hero Women's Indian Open, strengthening her position to qualify for the 2025 Ladies European Tour (LET). The 36-year-old player delivered a final round of 69 (-3) on the challenging Delhi course. According to a press release from the LET, Haddioui, who started six shots behind the leaders, managed to climb to the top of the leaderboard after 12 holes with five birdies. Despite recording three bogeys in the last four holes, she

Veolia to build Africa's largest desalination plant in Morocco

On Tuesday, French transnational company Veolia and the Kingdom of Morocco signed a memorandum of understanding on a strategic partnership to develop an «exclusive seawater desalination project». The project will be the largest in Africa and the second largest in the world, according to a press release sent to Yabiladi. The initiative is part of Morocco’s national energy strategy, promoted by King Mohammed VI to «strengthen water supply security and meet the challenges

Morocco's Digital Transition Minister seeks stronger ties with French investors

Morocco’s Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Minister, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, met with a delegation of French business leaders and investors on Tuesday in Rabat. The meeting aimed to strengthen Morocco-France cooperation in the digital and high-tech sectors. El Fallah Seghrouchni emphasized the exceptional partnership between Morocco and France, built on a shared desire to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation in strategic areas, particularly digital technology.

Morocco : Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid receives his Saudi counterpart

Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the FAR and Commander of the Southern Zone, received Lieutenant General Fayyad Ben Hamad Al-Ruwaili, Chief of the General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, at the FAR General Staff headquarters in Rabat on Tuesday. Lieutenant General Al-Ruwaili is on a working visit to Morocco from October 28 to November 2, 2024, heading a large military delegation. The discussions, held in the presence of the Saudi ambassador to Rabat, the military

French President Emmanuel Macron receives Moroccan Head of Government

The French President Emmanuel Macron, received Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch on Tuesday at the Palace of Royal Guests in Rabat. The President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and his spouse Brigitte Macron arrived in Rabat late Monday afternoon for a state visit to the Kingdom of Morocco, at the invitation of King Mohammed VI.