Slovenia Lauds Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as Good Basis for Solution to Dispute over Moroccan Sahara

20Apr

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Slovenia Lauds Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as Good Basis for Solution to Dispute over Moroccan Sahara

Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Tanja Fajon, has highlighted that her country appreciated the Moroccan autonomy initiative, presented by Morocco in 2007, as a good basis for a definitive solution to the regional dispute created over the Moroccan Sahara. Speaking at a press conference following a meeting in the Slovenian capital with Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, Fajon also praised Morocco’s serious and credible efforts to settle the Moroccan Sahara issue. The Slovenian minister thus reiterated the position on the Moroccan Sahara expressed by her country in the June 11, 2024 Joint Declaration, adopted during her official visit to Rabat. This Declaration constitutes the benchm...

African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation

26Mar

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African quartet to receive $9.55 million each for 2025 FIFA Club World Cup participation

FIFA has confirmed a participation fee of $ 9.55 million for each of the four African teams competing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC). The inaugural edition of the revamped FIFA CWC will take place in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. The four African clubs participating in the tournament are Al Ahly of Egypt, Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa, and Wydad Athletic Club of Morocco. These teams will each receive the same amount as the clubs from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF). This generous payout is part of the USD 1 billion prize pool set for the tournament’s first edition, which will feature 32 clubs. FIFA's official website emphasi...

Iraq Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity

9Feb

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Iraq Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity

The Republic of Iraq reiterated, on Saturday, its constant position in support of the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity, praising the international momentum in favour of the autonomy plan for the resolution of the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This stance was expressed by Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, during a joint press briefing following his talks in Rabat with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita. This official position was highlighted in the joint communiqué by both parties. The Iraqi foreign minister commended Morocco's efforts to reach a realistic political solution based on consensus, in accordance with the relevant United Natio...

9Feb

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Iraq Reiterates Constant Position in Support of Morocco’s Territorial Integrity

The Republic of Iraq reiterated, on Saturday, its constant position in support of the Kingdom of Morocco's territorial integrity, praising the international momentum in favour of the autonomy plan for the resolution of the dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. This stance was expressed by Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, during a joint press briefing following his talks in Rabat with Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita. This official position was highlighted in the joint communiqué by both parties. The Iraqi foreign minister commended Morocco's efforts to reach a realistic political solution based on consensus, in accordance with the relevant United Natio...

Morocco, Iraq Reiterate Determination to Renew Impetus of Bilateral Ties

9Feb

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Morocco, Iraq Reiterate Determination to Renew Impetus of Bilateral Ties

The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Iraq have reaffirmed their determination to give a new impetus to bilateral ties. This position was expressed during talks in Rabat between Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita, and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, currently on a working visit to the Kingdom. Discussions focused on ways of raising bilateral relations to the level of the aspirations of both brotherly countries. In this regard, both parties expressed their satisfaction with the positive momentum in bilateral relations, which are poised for further strengthening. They underscored their shared desire to deepen cooperation across var...

Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Reconciliation in Africa at AU Security Council

2Feb

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Morocco Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Reconciliation in Africa at AU Security Council

Morocco’s unwavering commitment to peace and reconciliation in Africa was reaffirmed Friday before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC), as the Kingdom emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach linking security, development, and stability. Speaking at an AU PSC meeting marking African Day of Peace and Reconciliation, Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the AU and UNECA, Mohamed Arrouchi, underscored the Kingdom’s consistent engagement in fostering stability across the continent, in line with the High Directives of HM King Mohammed VI. Africa’s security challenges—rising political violence, terrorism, and extremism, compounded by economic and social crises—continue to hinder development efforts, Arrouchi warned. These instabilities have severe repercussions...

Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Morocco’s Dystinct among top artists at 2024 CAF Awards

15Dec

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Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Morocco’s Dystinct among top artists at 2024 CAF Awards

Diamond Platnumz, the Tanzanian music superstar, and Dystinct, the Moroccan who is known for his genre that blends R&B, Afrobeat and Arabic influences, are amongst the main acts at the CAF Awards on Monday night. The 2024 CAF Awards will shine a spotlight on the best players, coaches and teams on the continent over the past year but will provide a platform to take in the sights and sounds of Africa’s vibrant entertainment scene. Monday’s glittering ceremony will be staged at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco from 19h00 local time (18h00 GMT/ 20h00 Cairo time/ 21h00 East African time), and showcases the continent’s best performers on and off the pitch over the past year. But away from the Beautiful Game, it will also be the platform for world-class ...

CAF Releases Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 Best XI

25Nov

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CAF Releases Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 Best XI

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has announced the Best XI of the CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024, highlighting the top-performing players of the tournament. The CAF Technical Study Group (TSG), which includes football analysts, coaches, and technical advisors, meticulously selected the Best XI based on players' performances throughout the competition. The Best XI features four players from debutants FC Masar, four from Champions TP Mazembe, two from runners-up AS FAR, and one from Edo Queens. In goal is FC Masar’s Habiba Sabry, whose acrobatic saves and commanding presence earned her the title of Best Goalkeeper of the tournament. The central defense is solidified by Shadia Nankya and Aisha Nantongo from FC Masar. The full-back positions are occupied by ...

Hosts Morocco drawn in tough Group A in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024

23Nov

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Hosts Morocco drawn in tough Group A in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024

Hosts of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (“WAFCON”) Morocco 2024, Morocco have been drawn in what is widely regarded as the toughest group of the competition: Group A. Morocco will be joined by Africa’s most improved Women’s National Team, Zambia, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 was conducted in Rabat, Morocco – marking a significant milestone in the countdown to next year’s premium women competition. The draw was attended by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football, Fouzi Lekjaa, football legends and football officials. The defending champions, South Africa will play Ghana, Mali and Tanzania in Group C....