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EU and Morocco renew agricultural partnership with updated agreement

Rabat and Brussels have strengthened their long-standing cooperation with the signing of an amended agricultural agreement, reinforcing trade and economic ties between the European Union and Morocco. The European Commission highlighted the “deep friendship” and “solid, multidimensional......

Morocco-France economic forum to spotlight southern provinces as investment hub

The Morocco-France Economic Forum will convene in Dakhla on October 9, bringing together over 50 French companies, including several CAC 40 giants, to explore Morocco’s southern provinces as a rising investment destination. The forum aims to deepen bilateral ties and highlight new opportunities......

Port of Dakhla: Coastal and artisanal fish landings decline by end of August

Fish landings from coastal and artisanal fisheries at the Port of Dakhla fell by 21% year-on-year by the end of August, totaling 65,600 tonnes, according to the National Fisheries Office (ONP). In terms of value, the landings reached 604.91 million dirhams, down from 639.83 million dirhams in August......

Dakhla transforms urban landscape with ambitious upgrades worth MAD 627 million

Dakhla is undergoing a sweeping urban transformation as part of its 2022–2027 communal action plan, with investments totaling over MAD 627 million ($68.9 million). The southern Moroccan city is focusing on modernizing infrastructure, expanding green spaces, and enhancing its overall appeal as an......

Algeria’s reactive approach falls short against Morocco’s Sahel strategy

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently announced an ambitious plan to position Algerian ports as vital trade hubs for landlocked African nations. Speaking at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Tebboune emphasized Algeria’s intent to revitalize its neglected ties with the continent,......

Morocco’s economy grows unevenly as regional disparities deepen

Morocco’s economy expanded by 3.7% in 2023, showcasing resilience amid global challenges. However, a new report by the High Commission of Planning (HCP) reveals that the benefits of this growth were not evenly distributed across the country, with significant regional inequalities persisting. The......

Oyster harvesting suspended in Boutalha area of Dakhla

The State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries announced on Friday the suspension of oyster harvesting and marketing in the Boutalha classified shellfish zone, located within the maritime district of Dakhla. This measure follows analyses carried out by the National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH),......

Explosions in Dakhla as military clears old bombs and landmines in controlled demolition

Residents of Dakhla were briefly startled on Friday afternoon when a series of loud explosions reverberated through the city and its surroundings. The blasts, which initially raised concerns among locals, were later confirmed by authorities as part of a planned and controlled demolition aimed at destroying......

Gambia reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and autonomy plan

The Republic of The Gambia has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara region and endorsed the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the only credible and realistic solution to the regional dispute. This reaffirmation came in a joint statement issued following a meeting......