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AFCON 2013 Result: Angola, Morocco draw goalless

AFCON 2013 Result Angola and Morocco failed to take advantage of the earlier draw between South Africa and Cape Verde as they also failed to register a goal in their Group A clash in Johannesburg. Although the second match of … read more »

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Outsiders can win African Nations Cup 2013

AT LEAST half the field are viable contenders for the African Nations Cup crown, including, as unlikely as it might seem now, Bafana Bafana. The tournament has a long tradition of paying no heed to the form book. Almost always … read more »

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Moroccan and French Top Leadership Assess the Current Situation In Mali

On January 14 King Mohammed VI received a phone call from the French President, Francois Hollande, said the Royal Cabinet in a statement.  On this occasion, the two leaders assessed and exchanged views on the situation in Mali in particular … read more »

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Why Does The Moroccan Autonomy Plan Have the Support of the International Community?

Nobody denies Morocco’s efforts over decades, and that is still unfolding, for the sake of reaching a final solution to the Sahara issue. One problem is a real drag on the entire area of North Africa and also obstruct the … read more »

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International Monetary Fund Chief Christine Lagarde for a “Revival of the Private Sector” in the Maghreb

On a recent visit to Mauritania the International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde called for a “revival of the private sector” in the Maghreb, “a market of about 90 million people” whose potential is untapped, she said.  ”The Maghreb has great potential … read more »

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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Champions Zambia name final 23-man

Zambia have retained 19 of the players that won the Africa Cup of Nations last year in their squad to defend their title in South Africa. Veteran defender Chintu Kampamba, who has been without a club since June, was left … read more »

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Morocco-US: Diplomatic Cordination and A Serious Strategic Dialogue

Both diplomatic and economic relations between Morocco and the United States have sometimes evolved in different ways, but they have never witnessed an overall positive development  until the current reign of King Mohammed VI. Since his accession to the throne … read more »

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Algeria, Morocco arrive for 2013 African Cup of Nations

Both Algeria and Morocco arrive in South Africa on Friday as the next two teams to report for Africa Cup of Nations duty. They are the third and fourth squad in the country for the tournament, following Angola and Zambia … read more »

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Moroccan Southern Provinces, A Future Model of Sustainable Development

On november 6, 2012 in his speech to commemorate the 37th anniverssary of the Green March, King  Mohammed presented guidelines that were the first phase in the process of elaborating the new economic and social development model for the Moroccan southern provinces. The … read more »

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Morocco and France in 2012: Continuity of strategic dialogue and more ambitious trajectory

The year 2012 witnessed the powerful bilateral relations between France and Morocco and confirmed the continuity of their agreement on major world issues. The quality of the dialogue maintained at the highest level and the shared desire to put their … read more »

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Fighting Terrorism, the Moroccan Way

On December 25 Moroccan Ministry of Interior issued a communique announcing that Moroccan security services have broken up a six-member cell that recruited young Moroccans embracing with jihadist thought. According to the statement, the new recruits were sent to the … read more »

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King Mohammed’s Vision: A Prosperous Africa

King Mohammed VI has always confirmed Morocco’s commitment to the implementation of active cooperation and solidarity with the African space, stressing that the Kingdom has always been committed to the realization of the unity and solidarity of Africa. Morocco is … read more »

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Mama Assia, The Moroccan Mother Theresa

On Friday, November 2, 2012, Assia El Ouadie Known as Mama Assia passed away. A date that the Moroccan and even Arab human rights activists will remember for ever.  Everybody will continue to commemorate this exceptional and unique Moroccan lady who … read more »

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Will Morocco be the First Country to have a Win Win Partnership with the US?

Solid, longstanding relations between the United states and Morocco.  Throughout history, leaders of both countries have alwys been keen to continue working and coordinating with each other to further develop and expand their bilateral ties.  Every time the issue of … read more »

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International force in Mali: Morocco is Ready to Play a Key Role

Morocco welcomed the historic decision of the UN Security Council that has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing the deployment of an international force in Mali to restore the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. “This is a landmark not … read more »

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For Further Understanding between Morocco and Spain

Today we understand more than ever that to build bridges of reconciliation and understanding between people requires an urgent need to build the foundation for cooperation and to establish the spirit of brotherhood and peace among nations. We know also … read more »

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Western Sahara is not Mali: on islamist extremists and Saharwi freedom fighters

By Celeste Hicks Following his most recent visit to Laayoune in November, the UN envoy for Western Sahara Christopher Ross said that “the conflict over the final status of the territory” has gone on too long. Mr Ross is correct … read more »

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Morocco’s Exceptionality in North Africa

On December 10, the world celebrated the International Day of Human Rights. A day that has come a long way since 1948. Lives sacrificed, bloodshed, lost destinies, people braved the ban to fight against humiliation, injustice, intolerance to achieve respect … read more »

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Western Sahara Is Not Mali – On Islamist Extremists and Saharwi Freedom Fighters

By Celeste Hicks analysis Following his most recent visit to Laayoune in November, the UN envoy for Western Sahara Christopher Ross said that “the conflict over the final status of the territory” has gone on too long. Mr Ross is … read more »

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France Favors A Strong Win-Win Partnership with Morocco

France does not want to lose its hegemony in Morocco and is preparing to sign an “exceptional partnership” with the North African country. France was up late last year the largest investor and trading partner of Morocco. Not anymore because … read more »

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Marrakech conference, a decisive step in resolving the Syrian crisis

The 4th Ministerial Meeting of the “Group of Friends of the Syrian people”, in Marrakech, will focus primarily on the latest developments in the Syrian crisis, the path of a crisis and how to mobilize international aid to put an … read more »

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Morocco: Polisario Propaganda Machine is Outdated

This reflection is based on the final report of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the United Nations released on November 28.  A report that has greatly exasperated the Polisario and its biggest backer, Algeria, because the mandate … read more »

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The Situation in Mali is of Great Concern to the 5+5 Countries

On December 10 the Ministers of Defense of the 5+5 Initiative held a meeting in Rabat to assess the current situation in Mali and to seek ways of how to resolve the insecure situation prevailing in that part of Africa. … read more »

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The First Green City In Morocco: A One-Off Project An Africa‏

By: Said Temsamani  On November 9 King Mohammed VI visited the construction site of the Mohammed VI green city, close to Benguerir, a one-off project in Africa that gives a new royal impetus to a megaproject joining modernity and sustainable … read more »

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Western Sahara: ‘People are starving in 37-year-old refugee camps’

Peter Kenworthy ‘The people in the refugee camps are starving,’ Minister of Public Health in the government of the Western Saharan government in exile, the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic, Mohamed Lamin Dadi, told Danish NGO Africa Contact on Tuesday. Dadi … read more »

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Humanitarian Aid, One Of The Pillars Of Morocco Foreign Policy‏

By: Said Temsamani ‘Morocco is like a tree whose roots go deep into the nourishing soil of Africa and breathes through its leaves rustling in the winds of Europe”! The image was suggested by the late Hassan II, in his … read more »

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Sahara Conflict: Will Christopher Ross Succeed In His Mediation Role?

By: Said Temsamani October 30, 2012 UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon’s Western Sahara envoy Christopher Ross, spurned by Morocco in May, began a visit to the kingdom early on Saturday, the Moroccan foreign ministry said. Details of the visit were … read more »

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Spain rescues more than 60 African immigrants

Spanish rescue services have saved 66 clandestine immigrants who were trying to reach Europe from Morocco on rickety boats, officials announced Monday. Attempts to reach Europe by African migrants have increased in recent days and at least 16 drowned last … read more »

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Africa: ‘Arabs Hate Black People’

By Jannie Schipper, Radio Netherlands African migrants in Morocco feel victimised by the locals, and Moroccans in their turn are sometimes scared of the newcomers. The lack of understanding between the two groups is deep, as Radio Netherlands Worldwide’s Jannie … read more »

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Ghana became the first country to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations

Ghana became the first country to qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations when beating Malawi 1-0 in Lilongwe on Saturday afternoon. The Black Stars braved the intimidating crowd and bumpy pitch at the Civo Stadium to clinch their … read more »

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