Tag: Morocco
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UNESCO has declared Rabat World Book Capital for 2026
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has announced the designation of Rabat, Morocco, as the capital of World Book Day 2026. The year of celebrations will begin on April 23, World Book and Copyright Day. “Rabat is a cultural crossroads where books help transmit knowledge and art in all their diversity. The growing local book industry also…
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Algeria Welcomes EU Court Ruling on Morocco Trade Agreements, Emphasizes Sahrawi Rights
Algeria has expressed its strong approval of the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (CJEU) that annulled trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco, a decision that has reignited international discourse on the status of Western Sahara. The Algerian Foreign Ministry praised the ruling, calling it a “recognition of the Sahrawi people’s…
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Russia is considering cancelling visas for several African countries
Russia is considering cancelling visas for several African countries. Moscow is preparing agreements on a visa-free regime with nine countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department of Russian diplomacy. Previously, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia was in talks to simplify visa regimes with several…
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Indian manufacturer Tata to build defense plant in Morocco, India’s first overseas defense venture
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd will build the defense plant in Casablanca and produce WhAP amphibious armored vehicles for the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, according to The Economic Times. These vehicles are already in limited service with the Indian Army and are deployed on the border with China. The facility, which is expected to be operational…
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Algeria introduces visa for Moroccans as mistrust grows between the neighbors
The Algerian Foreign ministry announced on Thursday (Sep. 26) the reintroduction with immediate effect of a visa for holders of a Moroccan passport. The ministry notably cites “destabilization actions” and the organization of “human and drug-trafficking, espionage and the deployment of Zionist agents.” The end of the visa exemption regime for Moroccans is the latest…
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Morocco, China forge water cooperation agreement for 2025-2027
Morocco and China signed a memorandum of understanding in Rabat on Wednesday launching an executive program for cooperation in water resources for the 2025-2027 period, according to a press release from the water ministry. This program focuses on collaborating on water infrastructure projects, specifically in the areas of construction, operation, management, and maintenance of water…
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Reserve military power: top 5 African countries in 2024
Global Firepower, an analytical site, ranks 145 countries based on their reserve military manpower. In Africa, these top five nations boast the largest reserve forces in 2024: Egypt: 480,000 personnel (15th globally)Morocco: 150,000 personnel (32nd globally)Algeria: 135,000 personnel (34th globally)Eritrea: 130,000 personnel (37th globally)Sudan: 85,000 personnel (47th globally) Reserve forces are crucial for national security,…
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A year after an earthquake struck Morocco, most reconstruction efforts have yet to be realized
A year after nearly 3,000 people died when a record earthquake shook communities throughout Morocco’s High Atlas, it still looks like a bomb just went off in villages like Imi N’tala, where dozens of residents died when a chunk of mountainside cracked off and flattened the majority of buildings. Broken bricks, bent rods of rebar…
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Delta Holding Lands Contract for Major Rif Highway Project
Rabat, September 3, 2024 – Delta Holding, a prominent Moroccan construction and industrial group, has secured a significant contract to develop a key segment of the Rif Highway. This ambitious project, stretching along the scenic Mediterranean coast, is expected to enhance connectivity and stimulate economic growth in the region. The contract, awarded to Delta Holding’s…
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Libya, Morocco, and Seychelles lead Africa in ICT development
Libya leads the continent with an impressive ICT development index score of 88.1, followed closely by Morocco with a score of 86.8 and Seychelles at 84.7, media reported, citing a recent report by Statisense. The report evaluates nations based on their Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure, accessibility, and usage. Other strong performers include Mauritius,…
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