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U.S. Veritas Company, a global supplier of rubber, plastic, aluminum, and steel cooling, fluid management, and climate control solutions for automotive industry, has completed construction of a new manufacturing facility in Morocco. The facility, located in Tangier, is Veritas’ first production site in the country and in Africa. It supports Veritas’ long-term growth strategy and […]
Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita said on Tuesday in New York that the Sahara issue has reached a watershed moment thanks to the momentum spurred by King Mohammed VI. Bourita, who delivered Morocco’s statement at 81st session of UN General Assembly, has cited in this regard the historic resolution 2797 adopted by UN Security Council […]
Morocco continues to gain growing international recognition of its sovereignty over its entire Sahara and its Autonomy plan endorsed by the UN Security Council Resolution 2797. These supportive stands have been voiced by the foreign ministers of Chile, Panama and Cape Verde during separate meetings held Monday in New York with Moroccan FM on the […]
U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson has commended the role played by Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, in fostering peace and stability in Africa. The Republican representative of South Carolina made the remarks following a meeting he held Monday in New York with Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita on the sidelines of the 81st […]
OCP Maintenance Solutions, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has partnered with NTN Europe to bring AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions to industrial companies across Europe, the two companies announced. The partnership combines OCP Maintenance Solutions’ expertise in artificial intelligence and industrial data with NTN Europe’s knowledge of bearings, rotating equipment and industrial diagnostics, aiming to […]
FC Barcelona players have collectively refused to wear LaLiga-backed t-shirts promoting a political message on Sebta, drawing a clear line against the instrumentalization of football for colonial territorial claims. The entire squad declined to don the garments carrying the slogans “Todos somos caballas” and references to Ceuta’s “Spanishness” before their match against Racing Santander. Club […]
Morocco’s national karate team won a total of 26 medals (five gold, 14 silver and seven bronze), finishing0 third in the final standings of the African Karate Championship, which concluded Sunday evening in Algeria. The national team added to its medal tally on the fourth and final day of the championship, winning a gold medal […]
Morocco’s Nawal El Moutawakel was elected Vice-President of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA), representing Africa and Latin America, for the 2026-2029 term, on the sidelines of the 15th General Assembly of the organization, held Saturday in Taif, Saudi Arabia. El Moutawakel’s election to this position marks a new step in her career and strengthens […]
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has delivered a direct response to Spanish claims over the 2030 World Cup final, asserting that the decisive match will take place at the Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane, near Casablanca. “The province of Benslimane will have the honor of hosting the final of […]
Moroccan voters began going to the polls on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to elect the 395 members of the House of Representatives in a closely watched contest marked by intense rivalry among the three parties that have formed the governing coalition since 2021. More than 15.8 million registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, chaired, this Monday Sept.21 (corresponding to 09 Rabii II 1448 of the Hegira), a religious ceremony at the Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat, in commemoration of the 28th anniversary of the passing of the late King Hassan II. The ceremony, during which King Mohammed VI was accompanied by […]
Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita said on Tuesday in New York that the Sahara issue has reached a watershed moment thanks to the momentum spurred by King Mohammed VI. Bourita, who delivered Morocco’s statement at 81st session of UN General Assembly, has cited in this regard the historic resolution 2797 adopted by UN Security Council […]
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed Moroccan diplomat Fathallah Sijilmassi as Special Envoy for G20 and Global Affairs. The appointment aims to strengthen the African Union’s engagement with major global institutions and ensure that Africa’s priorities, perspectives, and interests are effectively articulated in international decision-making processes. In his new […]
