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[ad_1] Marrakech – Morocco’s ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on Thursday, October 9, with Western Sahara dominating the agenda. The meeting comes at a crucial moment as Russia assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council on October 1, where a new resolution on Western Sahara is expected by month’s end. During the talks, both officials discussed “the situation in the Middle East, North Africa and the Sahara-Sahel region,” with both sides confirming their commitment to “privileging political and diplomatic solutions to resolve crises, in accordance with fundamental principles of international…

[ad_1] King Mohammed VI has affirmed that social justice and combating inter-regional disparities are not empty slogans, nor a temporary priority but a strategic policy. In a speech made Friday on the opening of the Fall session of the parliament, the King, who was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, said this strategic engagement is a vital, core element which must govern and determine all development policies. He also called on stakeholders to adhere to this strategic policy saying that the efforts made by emerging Morocco to achieve social and inter-regional equity today require mobilization…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco marked the International Day Against the Death Penalty today with a high-level event at the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) to reflect the country’s ongoing efforts to move toward full abolition of capital punishment. CNDH President Amina Bouayach delivered a speech during the event, outlining Morocco’s progress and reiterated the country’s commitment to protecting the right to life. “The right to life is the most sacred of all rights, and its protection represents the cornerstone of any society based on human dignity and justice,” Bouayach said.  She added that while Morocco has not carried out executions…

[ad_1] A growing number of Polisario members is challenging the decades-long obstinacy of the Algeria-backed Polisario militias, urging the international community to embrace Morocco’s autonomy proposal as a path toward peace and dignity. In a striking intervention before the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee, representatives of an NGO called Sahrawis for Peace, which brings together former Polisario members, called for a decisive break from what they described as “rigid slogans and radicalism” that have kept thousands of Sahrawis trapped in refugee camps and political limbo for nearly half a century in full sight of Algerian authorities. “We are not the…

[ad_1] Marrakech – The Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP), formed by disillusioned former Polisario leaders five years ago, made its historic first appearance before the UN Fourth Committee, presenting an alternative vision for resolving the Western Sahara dispute – rejecting armed struggle and extremism, while embracing dialogue with Morocco and autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty. “We are not the voice of Polisario, nor Morocco, nor any party or neighboring state in the region. We are Sahrawis tired of war and exile, but also the voice of those who still believe in a future of peace,” declared MSP First Secretary Hach Ahmed…

[ad_1] Amid mounting financial tensions and a wave of sovereign credit downgrades, Morocco has defied the trend, earning an upgrade to investment grade status in 2025. The North African nation is now considered a “rising star” by Standard & Poor’s, reflecting its economic resilience and sustained reform momentum. Morocco’s transition from speculative to investment grade (BBB-) means the country would have lower borrowing cost. The upgrade also boosts investor confidence, and opens access to a broader pool of international capital. In a global environment where most emerging markets are facing credit pressure, Morocco’s upgrade signals stability and reform credibility, key…

[ad_1] Morocco’s Under-20 team reached the World Cup quarter-finals after a 2-1 win over South Korea in a tense round of 16. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players handled a tricky match well against a side with nothing to lose. “It was a tough game because we played against a team that didn’t start the tournament well and had nothing to lose,” Ouahbi told the Moroccan FA’s media channel. “In the first half, they defended with clear fear because they knew we could hurt them on the counter. They tried not to leave us any space.” Morocco managed to stay…

[ad_1] Morocco beat Bahrain 1-0 just at the last moment, thanks to a stoppage-time header from Jaouad El Yamiq. The game started quickly, with Hakimi weaving into the box in the first minute, but his cross went nowhere. Saibari had a shot blocked, and Hakimi’s header flew over the bar. Bahrain’s defence struggled, and Diaz nearly scored, only for the keeper to save. Morocco also came close from corners, but the first half ended goalless. After the break, coach Walid Regragui made changes, bringing on Igamane and En-Nesyri and switching to a 4-4-2. It worked. In the 94th minute, Hakimi’s…

[ad_1] Rabat–  Protests organized by the Gen Z212 movement continued across Morocco this afternoon, with thousands of demonstrators taking to the streets in more than 20 cities to demand social, economic, and political reforms. Social media videos showed demonstrators gathering in Rabat’s Parliament square, Casablanca’s Marche Central, with the GenZ212 movement also calling for protests in Agadir’s Hay Salam,Tangier’s Sour Maâkazine, Fez’s Dhar El Mehraz University, and Laayoune’s Al-Mashwar Square.  Participants called for government accountability for failures in social sectors, particularly health and education, with the movement placing the resignation of the current administration at the top of its demands.…

[ad_1] The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), which represents the private sector, has welcomed the conclusion of a new trade agreement between Morocco and the European Union covering farming products, including those from the Southern Provinces. CGEM hailed the deal as a major step forward in deepening economic cooperation and sustaining the momentum of Moroccan exports to Europe. It described the agreement as a diplomatic milestone achieved under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, reaffirming the strategic role of Morocco’s Southern Provinces. The deal is expected to enhance the region’s appeal as a prime destination for European and international…