Keywords: Sovereignty


Aziz Akhannouch announces 581 billion dirhams in approved investment projects

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, presented on Wednesday before both Houses of Parliament in Rabat a report focused on crisis management, the continuation of reforms, and the revival of investment. During this session dedicated to evaluating government action, he stated that the executive has......

Xi calls for respect of sovereignty and international law in the Middle East

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater respect for national sovereignty and international law in the Middle East, amid ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic challenges. Speaking during a meeting in Beijing with Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of United Arab......

Philippines insists energy deals with China must respect national sovereignty

The Philippines has stated that any future cooperation with China on oil and gas exploration must fully comply with its constitution and respect national sovereignty, amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs emphasized that any agreement involving energy cooperation......

UK pauses plan to transfer chagos islands after US opposition

The government of the United Kingdom has decided to pause its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands following opposition from the United States. The proposed agreement aimed to hand control of the islands to Mauritius while maintaining a long-term lease for the strategically important military......

Morocco pushes digital sovereignty agenda as AI reshapes global power

Morocco used GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech to advance its strategy on digital sovereignty, as officials highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence in shaping economic, security, and political dynamics. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, minister in charge of digital transition and administrative......

Maroc Telecom and EU discuss digital sovereignty at GITEX Africa 2026

Morocco’s telecom operator Maroc Telecom held talks with the European Commission on digital sovereignty during GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, highlighting shared priorities on infrastructure security and data governance. The meeting brought together Maroc Telecom CEO Mohamed Benchaaboun and European......

Morocco plans africa’s largest data center in dakhla

Morocco has launched technical studies for the construction of Igouda, a project set to become Africa’s largest data center in the southern city of Dakhla. The initiative forms part of the country’s strategy to strengthen digital sovereignty and expand its role in data infrastructure across......

Morocco promotes digital sovereignty model at GITEX Africa 2026

GITEX Africa 2026 opened in Marrakech with more than 50,000 participants attending three days of technology exchanges, investment pitches, and partnerships. The event stands as one of the continent’s largest gatherings focused on digital innovation and entrepreneurship. At the opening session,......

Oracle launches North Africa’s first public cloud region in Casablanca

Oracle has announced the launch of its first public cloud region in North Africa, located in Casablanca. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Gitex Africa, marking a significant milestone for the region’s digital infrastructure. This new cloud region will provide Moroccan businesses,......