Author: admin
[ad_1] After decades of stalemate, the contours of a settlement of the Sahara issue are being defined in a way that corrects colonial prejudice suffered by Morocco, a nation divided into different occupation zones. In a closed-door briefing to the UN Security Council on October 10th, Staffan de Mistura, the Secretary-General’s personal envoy, acknowledged what has become undeniable: Morocco’s autonomy plan, tabled in 2007, is now the only realistic and politically feasible on the table. Meanwhile, Algeria and its Polisario proxies continue to stick to obsolete referendum option. The shift is stark. Washington, Paris and London openly back Rabat’s proposal,…
[ad_1] Marrakech – Hop Lun, one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of intimate apparel and swimwear, announced today the signing of definitive agreements to acquire two Moroccan companies, creating a new manufacturing platform in the country. The transactions are expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary conditions. The acquisitions include: Tobago, a Casablanca-based premium manufacturer of corsetry, lingerie, and swimwear. Established in 1996, Tobago produces approximately 1 million pieces per year for French and European brands. Its founders will remain to assist with the transition. Chantelle Group’s Morocco operations, comprising the Famaco and…
[ad_1] U.S. senior Presidential advisor Massad Boulos has said that Washington will open a US consulate in the Moroccan Saharan city of Dakhla, a diplomatic move confirming American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara. In an interview broadcast Thursday by Al Sharq TV Channel, Mr. Boulos commended the “historic and crystal-clear” speech made by King Mohammed VI during latest Throne Day, highlighting the fraternal relationship with the Algerian people and state. He also described the royal speech as “a historical statement”, voicing Morocco’s readiness to finding a consensual and lasting solution to the five-decade Sahara conflict. Boulos remarks come…
[ad_1] Rabat – US President Donald Trump’s senior advisor, Massad Boulos, suggested in a recent interview that Algeria expressed “willingness” to improve ties with Morocco. Boulos’s remarks came in an interview with Asharq news on October 16, where he indicated that Algeria’s regime also wants a “fundamental and final solution to the Western Sahara dispute.” Recalling his “excellent” meeting with Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Boulos said that Algiers “also expressed their willingness to improve ties with their Moroccan neighbors – with Morocco, with the Moroccan people, with His Majesty the King, the Moroccan government, and the brotherly Moroccan nation.” He…
[ad_1] The Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières (BRVM), West Africa’s regional stock exchange, has reached an unprecedented market capitalization of about $21.2 billion, marking a milestone for the eight-member West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU).Announced on Wednesday (15 Oct), the BRVM’s market cap has soared 29.13% since the end of 2024, with a remarkable 198% cumulative growth over the past five years. When bonds are included, total capitalization now exceeds $23.8 billion, representing nearly 18% of WAEMU’s GDP. The BRVM Composite Index (BRVM-C) has gained 22.29% in 2025 alone, reflecting growing investor confidence and signaling the exchange’s rise as…
[ad_1] Rabat – The October 2025 issue of Coface’s Risk Review has maintained Morocco’s rating at level B. This reflects a contained level of risk and a firm business environment, contrary to growing vulnerabilities in other neighboring countries. According to the French credit insurer, the B rating means that companies can evolve without serious constraint, though external and institutional frailties remain. The report points to Morocco’s “solid macroeconomic framework, modern infrastructure, and active sectoral diversification policy” as factors underpinning its economic resilience. No adjustment was made to Morocco’s rating this quarter, which confirms the strength of its fundamentals amid global…
[ad_1] Marrakech – Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM) has officially broken ground on a new maintenance hangar at Benslimane Airport. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, marks a significant step for Morocco’s aerospace industry. The facility, spanning over 8,000 square meters, will focus on heavy maintenance operations for C-130 Hercules and F-16 aircraft. It will be dedicated to heavy maintenance and technological upgrades of these aircraft, which are major platforms of the Royal Air Forces. The project is the result of a collaboration between MAM, a subsidiary of Sabena Engineering, Lockheed Martin, and MEDZ, a subsidiary of Caisse de Dépôt et de…
[ad_1] Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Moscow this Thursday to strengthen bilateral ties under a strategic partnership, first agreed by King Mohammed VI and President Vladimir Putin in 2016. The talks focused on deepening cooperation and exploring new areas of collaboration, as both ministers praised the momentum in Morocco-Russia relations and reaffirmed their commitment to elevate the partnership to a higher level. During the meeting, Bourita and Lavrov signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint working committee between their foreign ministries. The body will review progress, identify high-value cooperation opportunities, and…
[ad_1] Marrakech – The prestigious Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR), released on October 9, has placed the International University of Rabat (UIR) as the second-best university in Morocco. UIR achieved a remarkable entry into the global Top 1000, positioning in the 801-1000 bracket among 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and territories worldwide. THE WUR evaluates universities on five essential pillars: teaching quality and learning environment, research environment through volume, funding and reputation, scientific production impact and excellence, international openness in student and staff mobility, and industrial engagement including patents and economic impact. This achievement strengthens UIR’s upward…
[ad_1] Morocco and Russia agree on the fact that international law and principles cannot be interpreted in a way that halts the progress towards a resolution for the Moroccan Sahara issue, said, on Thursday in Moscow, Moroccan Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita. Speaking at a press conference following talks with his Russian peer, Sergey Lavrov, Bourita said this meeting provided an opportunity to discuss regional and international issues, foremost among them the Moroccan Sahara issue. “We agree that solutions must be in line with international law and principles, and that these same principles cannot be exploited or interpreted in a way…