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[ad_1] Rabat – Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), has urged members of Gen212 to reconsider their communication approaches, especially following their decision to pause demonstrations on Tuesday and Wednesday and resume them on Thursday and Friday, on the eve of the royal speech. King Mohammed VI is set to deliver a speech on Friday, marking the opening of the autumn session of Morocco’s parliament. In a message addressed to the youth movement, Benkirane warned that such an approach could be perceived as an attempt to exert pressure ahead of the royal address, describing the…
[ad_1] King Mohammed VI received this Tuesday a verbal message from Custodian of Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and from Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The message was conveyed to the Monarch by Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of State, Member of the Saudi Cabinet at an audience in the Casablanca Palace. [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Rabat – On October 3rd, the office of the United Nations Secretary-General issued a statement regarding the recent GENZ 212 protests that have swept through Morocco’s streets since September 27th. The demonstrations, which left three people dead, hundreds injured, and dozens arrested, prompted the UN to call for all sides to maintain the peaceful nature of the protests and to conduct a prompt and impartial investigation to ensure accountability. Following the course of these events, one cannot help but recall the American saying: “You’re shooting yourself in the foot.” Unfortunately, that is precisely what the Moroccan government did by…
[ad_1] Morocco recorded a robust 55% increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, attracting $1.64 billion and reaffirming its growing appeal to international investors, according to the World Investment Report 2025 published by UNCTAD. The country’s diversified industrial strategy and leadership in renewable energy continue to position it as a rising economic hub in Africa. This performance places Morocco among the continent’s top ten investment destinations, with one of the strongest year-on-year growth rates. The surge reflects investor confidence in Morocco’s stable business climate, advanced infrastructure, and strategic location bridging Europe and Africa. Morocco’s industrial ecosystem- anchored by thriving…
[ad_1] Rabat – The Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC) is taking part in the World Investor Week (WIW) for the ninth year in a row, running from Oct. 6 to 12, 2025. This global campaign, led by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), encourages financial literacy and helps people make smarter investment decisions. More than 100 countries participate each year, highlighting the importance of understanding the financial world and avoiding fraud. This year’s edition focuses on topics such as technology in finance, digital finance tools, artificial intelligence, and ways to prevent financial fraud. By joining this initiative, the AMMC…
[ad_1] The European Commissionhas welcomed the signing of the amended farming agreement between Morocco and the European Union (EU) as it reinforces the long-standing partnership between Rabat and Brussels. The farming agreement concluded with Morocco aims to extend preferential tariff treatment to the Sahara region and has been provisionally applied as of 3 of October 2025, ensuring continuity and certainty for traders, the Commission said in a statement on Monday. The European Commission noted in this regard that discussions on this matter will take place shortly within the Council of the EU and the European Parliament. The agreement ensures that…
[ad_1] Rabat – On the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, Hamas released a statement saying that the war and its repercussions continue to “cast their political shadows” on the region. The group described the attack as “a major turning point” in the region’s history, slamming Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people and committing “massacres against defenceless civilians amid shameful international silence and Arab failure.” Hamas said that despite the destruction, Palestinians in Gaza “remain rooted in their land” and determined to “cling to their legitimate rights” against attempts of “liquidation and forced displacement.” The statement commended “popular steadfastness…
[ad_1] Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has resumed offshore oil exploration in north-western parts of the country after more than five years of inactivity, partnering with Italian energy company Eni. The decision to resume exploration activities follows the completion of technical and environmental assessments, paving the way for seismic surveys and geological studies in preparation for drilling new exploratory wells. The NOC said the move aligns with its strategic plan to boost production capacity and maximize hydrocarbon resources. Eni, a major investor in Libya’s energy sector, co-manages several key projects with the corporation, including the Bahr Essalam natural gas field.…
[ad_1] Rabat – For the tenth consecutive day, Morocco’s GenZ212 movement has continued to rally across several cities, with young people taking to the streets to demand social and economic reforms. What began as an outcry on September 27 has evolved into one of the most persistent grassroots mobilizations the country has seen in recent years. In Rabat, many protesters gathered at Bab El Had this evening at 6 p.m., waving flags and holding placards calling for “dignity, justice, and accountability.” Similar demonstrations took place in Casablanca, Marrakech, Agadir, and Tangier, showing the nationwide scope of the movement. The price…
[ad_1] Rabat – The UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) hailed on Monday its “ongoing partnership” with Morocco in strengthening regional security and counter-terrorism capabilities across Africa. The statement came as the organization marked the fifth anniversary of its Rabat-based Programme Office for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa. In a statement commemorating the anniversary, the UN body said the occasion “testifies to the continued partnership between UNOCT and Morocco in reinforcing regional security and counter-terrorism capacity on the African continent.” A regional hub for counter-terrorism training Since its establishment on October 6, 2020, the Rabat office has delivered tailored counter-terrorism training…