In the early 1980s, the Polisario Front's greatest fear was that Algeria might abandon it. Algeria, had come to believe that the Sahara conflict could not be resolved militarily and began to focus on diplomatic solutions to the regional dispute.
The 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Provence in 1944 served as the backdrop for a significant meeting between Moroccan and Tunisian officials. On the sidelines of the event, Tunisia's Foreign Minister, Nabil Ammar, met with Morocco's Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, as reported by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release, accompanied by a photo of the meeting. During the discussion, Akhannouch and Ammar explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between
Marrakech police arrested a 38-year-old French Moroccan on Thursday for reckless driving under the influence of intoxication. The driver caused a traffic accident and fled the scene, according to a press release by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). The suspect crashed his car into several vehicles on a public street in Marrakech, injuring three cyclists and two pedestrians to varying degrees. A video of the incident was widely shared on social media. Road users intervened
Morocco’s presence in the frozen strawberry market in Japan has grown significantly, according to data compiled by the international information-analytical platform East Fruit. In 2023, Morocco exported 4,400 tons of frozen strawberries to Japan. Along with Egypt, which exported 5,400 tons, the North African kingdom accounted for 35% of Japan's total strawberry imports, ranking slightly behind China, which shipped 10,700 tons of frozen garden strawberries to the Japanese market in
Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) has shattered records this year, with over two million passengers embarking before August 15. A further surge in traffic is anticipated. According to EFE, Spanish Civil Protection data released on Tuesday revealed that 1,662,707 travelers departed from Spanish ports bound for North Africa, primarily Morocco, during the outbound phase. The return journey saw an additional 465,883 passengers by the same date, totaling 2,143,557 passengers in both
Mounir Erramach, a prominent figure in Morocco's drug underworld, was released from prison on Thursday after serving a 21-year sentence. Erramach was incarcerated at El Arajat prison.
Chad opened a consulate in Dakhla on August 14th, as planned. There has been no reaction from the Polisario Front or Algeria so far. Meanwhile, the media outlets of the two allies published a press release from a group of NGOs, known as the Union of National Associations for Unity and Solidarity of the Republic of Chad. The statement condemned the recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara by the government of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The Union described this
The Morocco Ministry of Health and Social Protection has intensified its monitoring of the monkeypox outbreak following a surge of cases in several African countries. The ministry has updated its national response plan in line with WHO recommendations, it said in a press release issued Thursday. The World Health Organization declared a second public health emergency for monkeypox yesterday, citing the rapid spread of the disease and high fatality rates in some African nations. Morocco has
Dr. Tayeb Hamdi, a physician and researcher specializing in health policies and systems, offers insights into the simian smallpox outbreak following the World Health Organization's declaration of a public health emergency.
BTR New Material Group, a Chinese battery materials manufacturer, will invest USD 363.5 million to build a plant in Morocco for the production of anode materials, according to Chinese media reports. The Morocco plant, BTR’s second facility in the North African country, is expected to have an annual production capacity of 60,000 tons of anode materials, reports Yicai Global, citing a statement from the company on Tuesday. The new plant will be constructed over two years at Mohammed VI
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