A few hours after the tweet of the American president, recognizing the Moroccan character of the Sahara, the head of the Israeli government Benyamin Netanyahu “thanked King Mohammed VI for this historic decision to make peace with Israel”. He also announced the resumption of “direct flights” between the two countries. …
Read More »Trump announces “complete normalization of relations” between Morocco and Israel
After announcing the recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, Donald Trump announced a complete normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel. An official press release is expected. “Another HISTORIC breakthrough today! Our two BIG friends Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to full diplomatic relations – a …
Read More »CPI: Morocco 3rd best country in the World
The World Climate Performance Index (CPI) ranked Morocco among the top three countries in the ranking behind Sweden and Denmark. In their 2020 ranking report, the organizations “Germanwatch”, “the NewClimate Institute” and “the Climate Action Network”, which bring together more than 350 climate and energy experts, gave Morocco a general …
Read More »Morocco aims to be the world’s leading producer of green hydrogen
Being the world’s leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen by 2030 is Morocco’s new ambition. The authorities unveiled their intention with strong arguments during the first edition of the World Summit on power to x (PtX), initiated by IRESEN and UM6P. At the start of this Summit on December …
Read More »World Bank allocates $ 400 million to strengthen social protection in Morocco
The World Bank has just approved an envelope of 400 million dollars to support Morocco’s efforts in reforming the social protection system. This financial support aims to strengthen the kingdom’s response to the pandemic, which has deprived about 712000 formal sector employees and no less than 4 million informal sector …
Read More »Extension of the state of health emergency until January 10, 2021 in Morocco
The Governing Council, held Thursday in Rabat, decided to extend the state of health emergency throughout the national territory until January 10, 2021, as part of the efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus. This decision was taken, taking into account the epidemiological situation linked to the pandemic of …
Read More »Morocco to receive its first Gulfstream G550 spy plane
Two years after the signing of a contract with the American company Raytheon for the acquisition of 4 Gulfstream G-550s, the Royal Armed Forces are preparing to receive, at the beginning of 2021, the first spy plane equipped with ISR technologies, capable of jamming the enemy air defenses. The agreement, …
Read More »Dismantling of a new terrorist cell in Morocco
The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) dismantled a terrorist cell on Monday, November 23 in Inezgane. The cell, which was active in Inezgane and Ait Melloul, is made up of three members (26 to 28 years old), said a statement from the BCIJ. Preliminary investigations reveal the link of …
Read More »Morocco launches into the military industry
Morocco can now embark on arms manufacturing after the passage of the law allowing the military establishment to establish industrial arms manufacturing units in the country. The kingdom will have to rely on the military expertise of the United States with whom it has signed a historic agreement for strategic …
Read More »Legatum Prosperity Index 2020: Morocco occupies the 96th place in the world
Morocco occupies the 96th place in the general ranking of the Legatum Institute’s Prosperity Index out of 167 countries. The first world position goes to Denmark. According to the findings of the 14th edition of the Prosperity Index 2020, released on November 16, based on the assessment of twelve criteria, …
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