Austria backs Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, signs strategic dialogue deal

Austria has expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative for the Western Sahara, while the two countries moved to deepen bilateral ties through the signing of a strategic dialogue agreement during a high-level meeting in Vienna. In a joint communiqué issued following talks between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Austria’s Federal Minister for European and ...

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15:51 Et April 22, 2026

Pratt & Whitney Canada opens $76 million aerospace plant in Morocco, boosting industrial ambitions

Pratt & Whitney Canada, part of RTX, has inaugurated a new production facility ...

Morocco Reaffirms Strong Condemnation of Iran at Emergency Arab League Talks

Morocco on Tuesday renewed its firm condemnation of Iran’s actions in the region, ...

Morocco, Sweden Sign Security Cooperation Agreement to Boost Intelligence Sharing and Joint Operations

Morocco and Sweden have signed a new security cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening ...

Academic Phase of African Lion 2026 Kicks Off in Morocco with Focus on Space and Electronic Warfare

The academic phase of African Lion 2026 has officially begun in Agadir, bringing ...

Moroccan Consulate in Valencia to host Spanish-Moroccan writers’ meeting to boost cultural dialogue

The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Valencia has announced the organization of a meeting bringing together Spanish ...

Iran targets vessels in Strait of Hormuz, raising stakes in fragile ceasefire

Iran has intensified pressure on global shipping lanes after its paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire on three commercial ...

Trump Floats Financial Support for UAE, Including Currency Swap, as Abu Dhabi Rejects Need

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was considering financial support measures for the United Arab Emirates, including ...

Iran Warns of “New Cards” as Ceasefire with U.S. Nears Expiry

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of violating a fragile ceasefire between Washington and ...

Morocco Opens Major Agriculture Fair in Meknes with Portugal as Guest of Honour

Morocco opened on Monday the 18th edition of its International Agricultural Exhibition (SIAM) in the city of Meknes, with Portugal ...

Morocco’s Livestock Sector Drives Nearly a Third of Agricultural GDP, Minister Says

Morocco’s agriculture minister Ahmed El Bouari has highlighted the livestock sector as a cornerstone of the country’s rural economy, accounting for nearly one-third of agricultural gross domestic product. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Agriculture Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM) in Meknes, El Bouari said on Monday that the sector generates close to 35 billion ...

April 21, 2026

Turkish Exports to Morocco Surpass $1 Billion in Q1 2026, Rabat’s Push to Narrow Trade Deficit

Turkish exports to Morocco posted a strong performance at the start of 2026, surpassing the ...

Morocco’s Ambassador: Moroccan Sahara Enters “Decisive Phase” Backed by U.S. Recognition

Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, said that the Moroccan Sahara issue has ...

Spaniards Rank Morocco as Second Biggest Security Concern After Russia, Poll Shows

A Spanish opinion poll has revealed that Morocco is increasingly being classified, alongside Russia and ...

Morocco, Ecuador Seek to Deepen Trade Ties and Build Strategic Economic Partnership

Strengthening economic and trade relations between Morocco and Ecuador was at the center of talks ...

A gunman opens fire at a high school in Turkey, wounding at least 16 before killing himself

A former student opened fire at a high school in southeast Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people before killing himself, an official said. The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, ...

11:58 Et April 14, 2026

Pope Urges Israel to Reopen Dialogue to End Iran War

Pope Leo spoke on the ‌phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Friday and urged him ⁠to "reopen all paths ...

Iran War Puts Pakistan in Dilemma Over Defense Commitments to Saudi Arabia

Pakistan signed the Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) with Saudi Arabia in September 2025, a pact that obliges both countries ...

French MEP Rima Hassan Detained in Paris Over Terrorism Allegations and Drug Possession

French judicial police have placed European Parliament member Rima Hassan in custody in Paris, as part of an investigation into ...

How the Iran War Is Strangling Remittances and Exposing Islamabad’s Strategic Ambiguity

The war in Iran is generating mounting economic and human repercussions across the region, with Pakistan among the countries most acutely affected. With more than 5.5 million Pakistanis working across the Gulf, whose earnings sustain millions of households back home, the conflict is increasingly translating into a domestic economic and social strain, as Islamabad grapples ...

19:00 Et April 20, 2026

U.S. Heads to Pakistan for Iran Talks Amid Uncertainty Over Tehran’s Participation

A U.S. negotiating team is set to arrive in Islamabad on Monday for a second ...

UAE Says Over 90% of Iranian Attacks Targeted Civilian Infrastructure

More than 90 percent of the missiles and drones launched against the United Arab Emirates ...

Iran Downplays Hormuz Shooting, Insists Relations with India Are “Very Strong”

Iran has moved to contain tensions with India following a reported shooting incident involving Indian-flagged ...

UAE to Resume School Bus Services Following Ceasefire in Iran War

The United Arab Emirates has announced the resumption of school bus operations across all public ...

EBRD Backs First-Ever Regional Bond in Morocco with MAD 400 Million Investment

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has announced a MAD 400 million (€36.8 million) ...

India’s Mahindra Considers Upgrading South Africa Facility to Expand Production

Mahindra & Mahindra is assessing plans to upgrade its manufacturing facility in South Africa, ...

Morocco Approves $8.6 Billion in Investments to Boost Jobs and Key Industries

Morocco has approved a new wave of investment projects worth more than 86 billion ...

easyJet Opens Marrakech Base as Morocco Builds on Record Tourism Growth

easyJet inaugurated on Wednesday its first air base in Africa at Marrakech-Menara Airport, marking a ...

UAE Moves to Shield Tourism Sector Amid Regional Tensions with New Support Measures

The United Arab Emirates is ramping up efforts to protect its tourism industry from ...

French Outlet: Morocco Emerges as Africa’s Top Tourist Destination

Morocco has established itself as Africa’s leading tourist destination, benefiting from political stability and ...

Three Senegal Fans Released After Serving Sentences Linked to AFCON 2025 Final

Three Senegalese football fans detained following incidents surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final ...

Renard After Saudi Exit: “I Took Them to the World Cup Twice”

French coach Hervé Renard announced on Friday that he has been relieved of his ...

Saudi Arabia Steps Back from 2035 Rugby World Cup Bid

Saudi Arabia has abandoned plans to bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup as ...

Morocco Emerges as Africa’s Tech Hub, Says French Minister at GITEX Africa

French Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs Anne Le Hénanff said Monday in Marrakech ...

Morocco Bets on Technology to Foster New Sovereignty Model, Minister Says

Morocco is betting on technology to foster a new model of sovereignty, based on ...

India promotes ‘self-reliant’ growth model built on digital finance and manufacturing

India’s government says a series of economic and social programmes launched over the past ...

Taiwan’s Lai cancels Eswatini trip after African states revoke overflight permits

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned visit to Eswatini after several countries withdrew ...

Morocco's FM: African Democracy Must Be Driven by Africans Through Independent Observers

Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nasser Bourita, said on Monday in Rabat that African democracy ...

AU Condemns Reported Israeli Move on Somaliland, Backs Somalia’s Sovereignty

The African Union Commission has reaffirmed its recognition of Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, ...

Irish Fugitive Daniel Kinahan Arrested in Dubai Over Organised Crime Allegations

Irish national Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates over alleged links ...

25 Security Personnel Killed in Mexico After Death of Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’

Authorities in Mexico announced on Monday that 25 security personnel were killed in a ...

Fears of Escalation in Mexico Following Killing of Jalisco Cartel Chief

School was canceled in several Mexican states and local and foreign governments alike warned ...

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