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[ad_1] Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya once again clarified Japan’s official position on the Polisario separatist entity at the opening of the ministerial meeting of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama on Tuesday. “I would like to make it clear that the presence at this meeting of any entity that Japan does not recognize as a state does not affect Japan’s position on the status of that entity,” Iwaya told African ministers and representatives of international organizations gathered for the conference. This solemn statement is consistent with previous Japanese positions, notably at the meeting…

[ad_1] Casablanca – When Moroccan filmmaker Mohamed Allali first listened to his grandmother’s stories as a child in Tangier, he had no idea they would shape the foundation of his cinematic journey. Today, those tales have found new life on the screen through his film “Lady of the Graves: The Voice That Shatters the Silence” (2023), which has earned him nominations for Best Director (Belarj Prize) and Best Picture (Nakhil Prize) at the prestigious Marrakech Short Film Festival. Allali’s rise as a filmmaker has been marked by passion, versatility, and a deep commitment to Moroccan heritage. He is not only…

[ad_1] King Mohammed VI has pardoned 881 convicts on the occasion of The Revolution of the King and the People, celebrated on August 20 in Morocco, the ministry of Justice announced Tuesday in a press release. The list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon includes inmates who were granted a pardon over their remaining jail terms, convicts who had their prison terms reduced, and prisoners who saw their sentences commuted from life imprisonment to fixed jail terms. Some convicts benefited from pardon over their prison terms while their fines were maintained, others had their fines annulled, while some inmates…

[ad_1] Marrakech – The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has launched a national tender for the design, development, and operation of an information technology platform for reporting and managing health alerts, valued at nearly MAD 875,400 ($87,540) including taxes. According to official documents, the opening of bids for this national tender will take place on October 2, in the meeting room at ONSSA headquarters in Rabat. The first article of the special conditions document states that this contract aims to design, develop, deploy, and implement a health alert information and management platform (SIAS) for food products and animal feed…

[ad_1] The Russian naval training vessel Smolny has docked in Tanzania’s port city of Dar es Salaam, marking a significant moment in the deepening relationship between Moscow and Dodoma.The stopover — Smolny’s fifth during its current long-range voyage — brought over 300 naval cadets to Tanzanian shores. Welcomed by senior Tanzanian officials and Russia’s ambassador, the visit included a reunion with Tanzanian nationals currently enrolled at Russia’s Naval Academy. While the vessel resupplied with fuel, food, and water, the stop carried diplomatic weight. It comes amid rising Russian engagement in East Africa, with Tanzania emerging as a key strategic partner.…

[ad_1] Marrakech – On the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, King Mohammed VI has granted royal pardons to 881 individuals, including 676 currently in detention and 205 at liberty, the Ministry of Justice announced on Tuesday. Among those in detention, nine received pardons for their remaining prison or detention sentences, while 667 benefited from sentence reductions. For those not currently incarcerated, 38 individuals received pardons for their prison sentences or remaining terms, 10 had their prison sentences forgiven while maintaining fines, and 142 were pardoned from fines only. Additionally, 13 people…

[ad_1] Bechtel, a leading U.S. construction and engineering firm, is interested in the investment opportunities offered in Morocco’s airports modernization projects as the country braces for co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 along with Spain and Portugal. According to Africa intelligence news platform, the American company hopes to secure a contract for the modernization of the Kingdom’s airports. Morocco has unveiled a $4.2 billion airports strategy aimed at upgrading and expanding key airports over the next five years and doubling annual passenger capacity from 38 million to 80 million passengers by 2030. In 2024, Morocco recorded 17.4 million tourist arrivals, a…

[ad_1] Rabat – Nasser Zefzafi, the prominent leader of Morocco’s Hirak Rif protest movement, has passed his second-semester university exams from prison for the 2024-2025 academic year with an impressive average of 15.64.  The announcement was made by his brother, Tarek Zefzafi, on Facebook. Nasser dedicated his success to his parents and all his loved ones. Nasser is currently enrolled at the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences in Tangier. He continues his studies from within Tangier II prison, where he remains detained following his sentencing.  In 2023, while still in prison, he earned his baccalaureate diploma in the humanities…

[ad_1] Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met with French President Emmanuel Macron’s Special Envoy to Libya, Paul Soler, on Sunday to review the ongoing security operation in Tripoli and set priorities for the next stage of stabilization efforts. The talks disclosed on August 18 by the Prime Minister’s office, addressed bilateral relations, Libya’s political trajectory, and avenues to strengthen cooperation with the European Union. Discussions also focused on consolidating State institutions, supporting the UN mission’s push for elections, and ending Libya’s prolonged transitional period. The meeting further highlighted the importance of coordinating with neighboring countries and unifying international positions…

[ad_1] Rabat – Japan strongly reaffirmed its position of not recognizing the Polisario Front during the preparatory meetings of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9), held on Tuesday in Yokohama. At the opening of the senior officials’ meeting, the head of the Japanese delegation made it clear that the presence of the separatist group does not change Japan’s firm stance. “I would like to inform you that the presence of an entity that Japan does not recognize as a state does not affect our position on its status,” the Japanese official said. He explained that Japan had…