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[ad_1] Palestinian Social Development Minister Samah Hamad expressed “heartfelt thanks” following Morocco’s emergency aid to Gaza, saying it will help meet urgent needs for food and medicine among Gaza’s starvation-devastated population. King Mohammed VI has ordered the sending of emergency humanitarian and medical aid to Palestinians, particularly those living in genocide-torn Gaza. “We express our heartfelt thanks to His Majesty the King for all his humanitarian initiatives,” Hamad told the Moroccan press agency (MAP). She commended the King’s valuable efforts to support Palestinian resilience, especially for Gaza residents who face Israeli-induced extreme starvation and catastrophic living conditions. The minister described…

[ad_1] The ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline project has reached critical milestones following high-level meetings in Rabat, positioning the 6,000-kilometer infrastructure initiative for imminent implementation. In December 2024, West African leaders approved the Intergovernmental Agreement during the 66th CEDEAO Summit, spelling out each country’s rights and responsibilities for the project.Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition Leïla Benali announced the launch of the pipeline’s first phase connecting Nador to Dakhla before July’s end, representing a $6 billion investment in what will become the project’s North-South backbone. This Moroccan segment marks the transition from planning to operational reality for the continental megaproject.The pipeline…

[ad_1] Marrakech – In a blistering message to King Mohammed VI commemorating 26th Throne Day, US President Donald Trump obliterated any remaining illusions about America’s stance on the Western Sahara, ruthlessly crushing Algeria’s desperate maneuvers to keep its failing separatist proxy alive. The letter delivers a fatal blow to the Polisario Front’s already crumbling legitimacy. “I want to reaffirm that the United States of America recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the Western Sahara, and supports Morocco’s autonomy proposal, serious, credible and realistic, as the only basis for a just and lasting settlement of this dispute,” Trump declared in his message to…

[ad_1] Since ascending the throne in 1999, King Mohammed VI has consistently extended an olive branch to Algeria, urging the normalization of ties, the reopening of borders, and the revival of Maghreb integration. Yet, every sincere Moroccan initiative has been met with silence or hostility from Algiers. In his historic Throne Day speech on July 30, the King once again reaffirmed Morocco’s unwavering commitment to a frank and honest dialogue on all outstanding issues. His message was clear: Morocco remains open to reconciliation and regional cooperation. This is not a new stance. In 2005, King Mohammed VI visited Algeria for…

[ad_1] The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is set to make history as the first continental edition co-hosted by three countries. Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are jointly welcoming teams from across Africa for the tournament, which runs from August 2-30. The championship features players who compete in African national leagues, bringing together homegrown talent from across the continent. Five major stadiums spread across four host cities will stage the matches. Tanzania opens the tournament Tanzania’s capital, Dar Es Salaam, is scheduled to host the opening ceremony at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. The massive venue seats 60,000 spectators, making it…

[ad_1] Morocco’s foreign trade landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, with Asian economies- led by China, Turkey, and India- emerging as key suppliers, gradually reshaping the Kingdom’s traditional reliance on European partners. According to data from the Moroccan Exchange Office, between 2015 and 2024, China’s exports to Morocco surged by 194%, rising from 30.7 billion dirhams to 90.2 billion dirhams. This leap has positioned China as Morocco’s second-largest supplier, just behind Spain, and ahead of France, which has dropped to third place. The shift reflects both global economic realignments and Morocco’s strategic efforts to diversify its…

[ad_1] “There is no place today or tomorrow for a Morocco moving at two speeds,” King Mohammed VI proclaimed in his July 29 Throne Day Speech commemorating 26 years since his ascension to the throne. The king’s memorable words mirror those of an American president, Lyndon B. Johnson, as he addressed the urban-rural disparity challenges of 1960s America in his 1965 State of the Union address before Congress: “We can help insure continued prosperity through a regional recovery program to assist the development of stricken areas left behind by our national progress …” The transformation has been impressive. In 1999,…

[ad_1] Rabat – Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s central bank, ended the 2024 financial year with a net profit of MAD 6.46 billion, marking a 27% increase compared to 2023. According to the bank’s annual report, the profit rose from MAD 5.1 billion in 2023 to MAD 6.46 billion in 2024. This growth came despite higher operating costs and was driven by solid performance in several key areas, says the central bank. One of the main contributors to this result was the management of Morocco’s foreign exchange reserves, the report argued. Income from this activity reached MAD 8.74 billion, up by…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Morocco has initiated a new ambitious territorial development program following King Mohammed VI’s directives in his throne speech of July 29. The program marks a shift toward an integrated approach to spatial planning, moving away from traditional social development methods. A strategic meeting was held today in Tetouan, alongside the annual working meeting with walis and governors responsible for territorial administration and central services of the Ministry of Interior, according to a statement. Several government members attended this meeting, including ministers of Interior, Equipment and Water, National Education, Preschool and Sports, Health and Social Protection, National Territory…

[ad_1] Palestinians in Gaza have highly commended the emergency humanitarian and medical aid sent on the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, in support of the Palestinian people, particularly the populations of the Gaza Strip, stated Ahmad Majdalani, member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). “We express our deep gratitude and great appreciation and esteem to HM the King, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, who issued his very high instructions for the dispatch of this humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip,” he told MAP, noting that this humanitarian…