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New advanced American weapons for Morocco

The United States has agreed to supply Morocco with advanced military equipment, significantly enhancing the kingdom’s defense capabilities. This arms deal includes state-of-the-art weaponry and technology to strengthen Morocco’s strategic position in the region. The agreement reflects growing......

Morocco's $260 million Javelin missile purchase receives US approval

Morocco is poised to enhance its defense capabilities through the procurement of 612 Javelin missiles and 200 launch units from the United States, in a deal valued at approximately $260 million. This significant transaction, detailed in an official notice published in the US Federal Register on May 30,......

UK praises Morocco’s autonomy proposal during parliamentary talks

On Monday, June 2, 2025, at the Parliament headquarters in Rabat, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Rachid Talbi Alami, held discussions with a British parliamentary delegation representing both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, led by Mr. Fabian Hamilton. The delegation is......

Morocco’s legal cannabis strategy sets precedent for Middle East and Africa

For decades, cannabis in the Middle East and Africa remained relegated to the margins of legality, cultivated and traded in the shadows. That changed in 2021 when Morocco became the first country in the region to legalize the production, export, and medical use of cannabis. This landmark legislation......

Syria's closure of Polisario premises signals shift in regional dynamics

Syrian authorities confirmed the closure of premises occupied by Polisario separatists in Damascus, marking a significant blow to the militants' diminishing aspirations for legitimacy and regional influence. This confirmation followed a visit from a Moroccan technical delegation assigned with preparing......

Morocco's UN ambassador condemns Algeria's role in regional instability

Omar Hilale, Morocco’s Permanent Ambassador to the UN, has sharply criticized Algeria's involvement in undermining Morocco's territorial integrity during a recent session of the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (C24). His remarks were a pointed response to Algeria's assertions......

Algeria's political maneuvering amid Morocco's Sahara momentum

Political tensions between Morocco and Algeria have taken an unusual twist following the mysterious disappearance of Melania Trump’s bronze statue from Sevnica, Slovenia, during Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s official visit. This incident has ignited speculation and intrigue, drawing......

Archaeologists uncover ancient burial sites in Tangier Peninsula

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in northern Morocco’s Tangier Peninsula, located just south of the Strait of Gibraltar. Their excavation efforts have revealed three ancient cemeteries, including a stone burial believed to date back approximately 4,000 years. This significant research,......

European Union reaffirms stance against SADR recognition

The European Union has firmly reiterated its position on the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), with the bloc’s spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasizing that “neither the EU nor any of its Member States recognize SADR.” This statement marks......