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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

Five Moroccan teams compete at World Robot Olympiad in Izmir

Five Moroccan teams will represent the Kingdom at the World Robot Olympiad™ final, held from November 28 to 30, 2024, in Izmir, Turkey. This international competition, which brings together young talents from all over the globe each year, is distinguished by its mission : promoting innovation and robotics. Among the Moroccan teams in the running are The Cybernauts (El Jadida) in the Senior Robomission category, as well as four teams from Tangier – Mindcraft (Future Engineers),

King Mohammed VI, Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija enjoying a stroll in Paris

King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, and Princess Lalla Khadija were spotted enjoying a casual walk in Paris, France. Photos of the Sovereign and his children went viral on Tuesday, capturing an intimate family moment during their stroll through the Parisian streets. According to the French weekly Point de Vue, which specializes in royal news, the photos date back to November 18. Like «any parent eager to please his children», Point de Vue also notes, King Mohammed VI

Moroccan BDS activist faces trial over protest calls

Ismail Lghazaoui, a 34-year-old BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) activist, was arrested in Casablanca on November 19 following his public opposition to Morocco's hosting of two Maersk cargo ships allegedly carrying military equipment to Israel. A Casablanca court has denied him bail and ordered his detention until the hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 26. According to the Newarab, Lghazaoui faces charges under Article 1-299 of the Moroccan Penal Code for allegedly inciting

Wanted by France for money laundering, French-Moroccan arrested in Marrakech

On Monday evening, based on precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Marrakech police arrested a French national of Algerian origin who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities, according to a security source. The suspect, aged 38, was arrested in the Chrifia area of Marrakech, the source added. A check against the database of the International Criminal Police Organization

Morocco’s top police chief receives Belgian State Security Administrator General

Morocco's National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST) Director General, Abdellatif Hammouchi, received on Monday in Rabat the Administrator General of Belgian State Security, Francisca Bostyn, who was leading a high-ranking security delegation on a working visit to the Kingdom.The meeting provided an opportunity to review and examine various internal security issues of common interest to Morocco and Belgium, namely ways of countering terrorist threats and risks regionally and

Moroccan Islamic Affairs Minister to French counterpart : «In Morocco, we are secular»

«In Morocco, we are secular». This surprising announcement was made yesterday in the House of Representatives by the Minister of Islamic Affairs. The background to this statement dates back to President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Morocco at the end of October, as revealed by Ahmed Taoufiq in response to an oral question from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) group of MPs regarding the religious supervision of Moroccans living abroad (MRE). During a meeting with French

Moroccan Saad Abid wins Social Impact Award at 2024 Global Entrepreneurship Festival

Moroccan environmentalist Saad Abid received the prestigious «Social Impact Award» at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), held from November 22-24 in Akure, Nigeria. The award recognizes his initiatives in favor of the environment, youth, and social innovation. The GEF, which attracted over 5,000 on-site participants and 20 million online viewers, was held under the theme «Beyond Borders: Poverty Eradication through Entrepreneurship». The ceremony was attended

Algeria acts to counter potential Iran-Morocco rapprochement

To undermine the rapprochement between Rabat and Tehran, Algiers is leveraging the Iranian Parliament. On Monday, November 25, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with Ibrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Security and Foreign Policy Commission. «The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the state of fraternal and cooperative relations between the two brotherly countries and to explore ways to activate parliamentary diplomacy to enhance these ties to the highest

EU to give Morocco €200 million for quake reconstruction efforts

The European Union (EU) is planning to give Morocco 200 million euros to support post-earthquake reconstruction, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said on Monday. In a press conference held in Rabat following talks with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Varhelyi said that the EU plans to increase its total earthquake reconstruction aid to Morocco to 1 billion euros. Morocco has been a «reliable» partner, he said, adding that the North