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[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco continues to attract strong interest from global mining investors, earning a solid position in the latest Annual Survey of Mining Companies by Canada’s Fraser Institute. According to the recently released 2024 report, Morocco ranked 18th out of 82 jurisdictions worldwide in terms of overall investment attractiveness. This ranking combines both the country’s mineral potential and the impact of government policies on mining exploration and development. Morocco surpassed countries like Botswana (20th), Zambia (28th), and Namibia (30th). “Morocco’s Policy Perception Index score decreased by 15.69 points this year compared to last, placing it 28th (of 82) in…

[ad_1] Rabat – During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing in Washington, several US senators spoke of the deep and strategic partnership between the United States and Morocco. The hearing was held to confirm Duke Buchan III as the new US Ambassador to Morocco. Senators from both major parties noted Morocco’s importance as one of America’s oldest allies and a key partner in Africa and beyond. Republican Senator Bill Hagerty, a senior member of the committee, said Morocco is a vital and long-time ally located at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. He commended Morocco’s leadership in…

[ad_1] As Morocco is becoming a popular tourist destination, airline companies see an opportunity to increase flights and routes to meet the growing demand for the North African Kingdom. This is true for American Delta Air Lines and Transavia Airlines which have been attracted by the Moroccan destination. Delta has announced its decision to launch a new service from Atlanta to Marrakesh starting October 2025. With its centuries-old traditions, vibrant souks and world-class luxury, Marrakech is a city that captivates the senses at every turn. As interest in Morocco increases, Delta’s new service opens the door to this UNESCO-listed destination…

[ad_1] Marrakech – In an unexpected move, Spanish authorities have removed their flag from the uninhabited islands known as “El Bar” and “El Bahar,” located off the Mediterranean coast of Morocco near the city of Al Hoceima. Also called “Earth Island” and “Sea Island,” these islands had flown the Spanish flag for more than twenty years, creating persistent diplomatic tensions between Madrid and Rabat. According to Spanish media, the flags that had been flying over the islands for more than two decades have recently disappeared, in what has been interpreted as an implicit retreat from the “symbolic sovereignty” that Spain…

[ad_1] The United States, which recognizes Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, is expected to release $5 billion funding for the development of the Moroccan Sahara, set to become a major regional economic hub, says Africa Intelligence news website. After years of being frozen under Joe Biden’s Democratic administration, the Trump administration will release the funding and encourage US companies to invest in the Moroccan Sahara. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has authorized the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to finance projects in the Moroccan Sahara. DFC has already conducted economic missions and meetings with Moroccan banks…

[ad_1] Danish-Moroccan fighter Youssef Assouik is set for his second appearance in ONE Championship when he faces Thailand’s Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong on August 1 at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok. The lightweight bout, fought under Muay Thai rules, headlines ONE Fight Night 34. The event will be held on Saturday and will be streamed live on Watch.ONEFC.com starting from 2 a.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1). Assouik, 30, impressed on his debut in October 2024 with a win over Thai star Sinsamut Klinmee. A former GLORY fighter, he boasts a professional record of 12 wins, two losses and seven knockouts. His accolades include…

[ad_1] A true leader is the one who leads by example, demonstrates integrity and gives credit to those who deserve it. This is the case of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun who has recognized in Algiers the important role played by Morocco in advancing Lebanon’s national reconciliation, leaving the Algerian rulers gobsmacked. The internationally isolated Algerian regime was intending to use the visit of Aoun as a PR operation to polish its image to deflect the public attention from successive diplomatic setbacks and deepening social, economic, and political crises. But the Algerian show fell into pieces by the hard reality and…

[ad_1] Rabat – Slovenia has become the first European Union nation to impose an arms embargo on Israel in response to Tel Aviv’s genocidal war on Gaza  Prime Minister Robert Golob announced the news on Thursday. The decision has imposed an embargo on the export, import, and transit of all arms to Israel, to stop the genocide in Gaza. Ljubljana had declared several far-right Israeli government ministers persona non grata last week. Slovenia recognized the Palestinian state last year in June. Slovenia has been one of the main voices of opposition in Europe against the Israeli government. Now, they have…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Glovo Morocco announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with Morocco’s Competition Council, ending the antitrust investigation into the food delivery platform’s operations in the country’s meal delivery sector. The agreement comes after the Competition Council formally notified Glovo of alleged anticompetitive practices in May, following a surprise inspection of the company’s Casablanca offices in October 2024. The investigation was initiated by the Council’s self-referral decision number 20/D/2024 dated February 19, 2024. Glovo Morocco chose to settle to “continue to focus fully on its mission” of supporting partners, couriers, and customers across Morocco, according to…

[ad_1] Rabat – The National Union of Higher Education and University Residence Staff, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT), has announced an unprecedented escalation in protests, warning it may boycott the upcoming academic year.  The union is preparing to launch a series of strikes and sit-ins at university institutions across the country if the government continues to disregard its demands. In a statement released Thursday, the union accused the Ministry of Higher Education of showing clear disregard for the concerns of administrative and technical staff. It condemned what it described as the Ministry’s persistent refusal to engage in…