The Secretary-General of the PJD, Abdelilah Benkirane, has not hidden his pessimism about the return of Donald Trump to the White House. «It's a difficult period», he stated during a meeting on Sunday with the party's youth wing.
Benkirane described (...)
The idea may seem wild: digging a canal from the Atlantic, somewhere south of Morocco, to flood part of the Sahara and create an inland sea. Yet, this project has been seriously considered several times since the late 19th century. Was it a utopian (...)
«Major arms imports by African states fell by 44% between 2015–2019 and 2020–2024», reveals the latest report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), published on Monday, March 10. This decline is mainly due to reduced (...)
Morocco once again leads North Africa in economic freedom, according to the 2025 Index. With a score of 60.3, it has improved from last year, while its MENA region neighbors, such as Algeria and Tunisia, continue to lag far behind. Analysis.
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On the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab Summit, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks today in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty.
According to the official X account of the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, (...)
The Algerian president has decided not to attend the extraordinary Arab League summit scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, in Cairo, APS reported on Sunday, citing a «well-informed source». Instead, Algeria will be represented at the summit by its (...)
Ramadan begins this weekend for many Muslims around the world. Several countries have already announced the dates for the blessed month, including those in the Arab region, North America, Europe, and Oceania. Further announcements will follow, based (...)
In an effort to strengthen the economic and commercial partnership between Morocco and Egypt, a joint meeting was held in Rabat, chaired by Riad Mazour, Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, and Hassan Al-Khatib, Egypt's Minister of Investment (...)
The Democracy Index 2024 report, published by the British newspaper The Economist today, ranked Morocco 91st globally out of 167 countries, placing it in the category of hybrid regimes.
Morocco ranked 91st globally out of 167 countries in the 2024 (...)
Attijariwafa bank Egypt (AWB Egypt) étoffe son assise financière grâce à un investissement de 200 millions de dirhams marocains (20 millions de dollars) de la Société financière internationale (IFC), selon un communiqué consulté par Barlamane.com. (...)
After years of construction, the 7th Art Cinema in Rabat reopened its doors on Sunday, February 16. An emblematic landmark in the city center, the movie theater resumed service by offering one screening per day, showcasing 12 feature films from the (...)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban government in Afghanistan announced on Saturday the successful repatriation of 17 Afghan citizens who had been detained in Morocco, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Mauritania. This operation was made possible (...)
One day before the elections for the position of First Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the Algerian president announced a generous donation to the continental organization, raising many questions.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid (...)
The Abraham Accords, bilateral agreements on Arab–Israeli normalization, «were an ambitious platform for creating ties and supporting cooperation and economic development between the countries of the region» before they were «frozen by the war in (...)
Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita has reaffirmed Morocco's commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with Al Quds (East Jerusalem) as its capital, coexisting peacefully with Israel. This stance was reiterated on (...)
Africorp Consortium, known in Morocco for its Dolidol brand, is expanding into the Middle East with the acquisition of Intercoil International -Simmons®. The Moroccan group, already well established in Africa, now ranks among the world's top five (...)
Israel's Defense Minister has acknowledged the existence of plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to other countries. However, in his clarification, Israel Katz did not mention Morocco as a possible destination for Gazans—a rumor initially spread (...)
Egypt has signaled its intent to engage in the development of infrastructure and sports facilities for the 2030 World Cup, which is set to take place in Morocco.
Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, who serves as Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister (...)
Algerian date exporters are currently grappling with a blockade imposed by Morocco. «The Moroccan market, one of our main targets, is totally inaccessible», Ahmed Mayof, an Algerian date exporter, told Fresh Plaza. «We've resigned ourselves to not (...)
The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was announced on Monday, setting the stage for a thrilling tournament hosted by Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The host nation, represented by the Atlas Lions, finds itself in (...)
Aimee Cutrona, a seasoned member of the United States Senior Foreign Service, has been appointed as the Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco, effective Sunday, January 19, according to a press release from the embassy.
This appointment (...)
The percentage of Moroccans supporting normalization with Israel has shifted significantly following the events of October 7, 2023, and their aftermath. Support for establishing relations with the Hebrew state has dropped dramatically within the (...)
Ptolemy, the last king of Mauretania, which included parts of modern-day Morocco, was executed by Roman Emperor Caligula in 40 AD over a purple cloak. Following his death, Mauretania was annexed by Rome and divided into provinces, with northern (...)
China's Shanghai Airlines will launch a route to connect Shanghai to Morocco later this month. The new one-stop route, scheduled for January 19, is an extension of the Chinese carrier's existing Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to (...)
In Morocco, January 14th is now a national holiday, commemorating the Amazigh New Year. The lead-up to this ancestral celebration is marked by a unique atmosphere, highlighted by the preparation of traditional dishes. Among the festive meals of Id (...)