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Massad Boulos to visit Morocco and North Africa in key regional tour

Massad Boulos, special advisor to former U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, is preparing for a high-level diplomatic visit to North Africa, with a central stop in Morocco. This initiative is part of a renewed American approach aimed at strengthening ties in the Maghreb and......

Gianni Infantino welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa in Rabat: "Morocco has become one of the global hubs of Football"

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, is back in Morocco, where he was warmly welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), on Saturday, July 19. Upon his arrival, Infantino took a moment to praise the country's growing influence in the world of football. "I......

EU and Morocco strengthen migration and border cooperation

The European Union and Morocco are advancing discussions to establish a new partnership aimed at enhancing migration management and border control. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to promote regional stability and address irregular migration effectively. A deepening partnership European......

Algerian detained in Ceuta over sexual abuse of migrant minors

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have arrested an Algerian migrant residing in a temporary shelter on charges of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy. The suspect is alleged to have initially engaged in inappropriate touching before escalating to full sexual assault, according to reports from Moroccan newspaper......

ENGIE North Africa appoints Rik De Buyserie as CEO to steer sustainable energy goals

ENGIE North Africa has announced the appointment of Rik De Buyserie as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Loïc Jaegert-Huber. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot toward advancing sustainable energy solutions across the region. A vision for energy transformation De Buyserie,......

Morocco debuts Nissan Magnite as Africa’s first left-hand drive market

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first left-hand drive market in Africa—and among the first globally—to welcome the compact Nissan Magnite SUV. Initially launched in 2020, the Magnite represents a key step for the automobile giant as it strengthens its presence......

Spain bolsters military presence in Ceuta and Melilla amid Morocco’s sovereignty push

Spain has significantly increased its military presence in the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, deploying additional troops under the framework of "Operation Presence – Surveillance and Deterrence." The move coincides with mounting calls in Morocco to reclaim the territories through legal......

US Congress moves to designate Polisario as a terrorist organization

Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, joined by Democratic Representative Jimmy Panetta, has introduced a bipartisan bill to the US Congress seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization. Titled the “Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act,” the legislation aims......

Algeria’s contradictory stance: state media condemns US while fostering regional instability

Algeria has drawn sharp criticism for a glaring contradiction in its international stance. While its state-run media, El Chourouk, recently published an editorial labeling the United States a "terrorist entity," the Algerian regime continues to deepen military cooperation with Washington, underscoring......