In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the hotel and retail sectors across Africa and the EMEA region, Spain's Martinez Otero announced on Thursday its plans to open its first factory outside its home country. The new facility will commence operations in February near Casablanca, Morocco. The Galicia-based company has seen considerable success in various Spanish cities and views its expansion into Africa as a pivotal step. In a statement, the group highlighted Morocco as the chosen
On Wednesday, law enforcement in Taourirt apprehended a teacher with ties to the extremist ideology of the Daech terrorist organization. The arrest took place in the Sidi Chafi douar area, within the Taourirt province, following intelligence from the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). This operation underscores the ongoing efforts by security services to mitigate terrorist threats and thwart extremist schemes that endanger the Kingdom's security and stability, as outlined
Les éléments de la police judiciaire de Taourirt ont interpellé, mercredi, sur la base de renseignements fournis par les services de la Direction générale de la surveillance du territoire (DGST), un individu imprégné de l’idéologie extrémiste du groupe terroriste Daech, exerçant en tant qu’enseignant au douar Sidi Chafi relevant de la province de Taourirt. Cette opération intervient dans le cadre des
Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with Malawian counterpart, Nancy Tembo, in Rabat on Thursday. During their discussions, Tembo reiterated Malawi's support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, emphasizing the endorsement of Malawi's President, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, who praised the Royal Initiative aimed at enhancing Sahelian states' access to the Atlantic Ocean as a visionary step for intra-African cooperation. Malawi has been at the forefront of
The Moroccan Consulate General in Montreal marked a significant milestone on Wednesday with the official inauguration of its new premises. The ceremony was attended by both Moroccan and Canadian dignitaries. Designed to blend tradition with modernity, the new headquarters aims to deliver high-quality services to the Moroccan community and serve as a hub for diaspora interactions. «This setting reflects the high concern of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for Moroccans around the
Un groupe baptisé «Labour Friends of Morocco» (LFM) a été mis en place, mercredi à Londres, dans le but de contribuer aux efforts visant le renforcement des relations entre le Maroc et le parti travailliste, qui conduit le gouvernement britannique. Le mécanisme, lancé et présidé par le député Joe Powell, s’assigne comme objectif de faciliter des partenariats durables, fondés sur des valeurs
«Labour Friends of Morocco» (LFM), was officially launched in London on Wednesday with the mission of enhancing ties between Morocco and the UK's Labour Party, which currently leads the British government. The group, spearheaded by MP Joe Powell, aims to foster enduring partnerships grounded in shared values and collaborative efforts. LFM's objectives include advocating for stronger diplomatic, economic, cultural, and educational connections between Morocco and the UK. By
A new production line dedicated to seaweed processing and agar-agar production was inaugurated by Setexam in Kenitra on Wednesday. The project, which represents an investment of 60 million dirhams, was launched in the presence of Zakia Driouich, Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries. The initiative aims to provide an innovative solution to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. «This unit is the only one in Morocco to produce agar-agar», Driouich said, highlighting
Une nouvelle ligne de production dédiée au traitement des algues et à la production de l’agar-agar relevant de la société Setexam a été inaugurée, mercredi à Kénitra, pour un investissement de 60 millions de dirhams. Ce projet, dont le coup d’envoi a été donné en présence de la secrétaire d’État chargée de la Pêche maritime, Zakia Driouich, vise
The draw for the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) has placed the Moroccan national team of local players in Group A. The Atlas Lions will face off against teams from Kenya, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia. This announcement came after the group phase draw was conducted in Nairobi on Wednesday. Having secured victories in the 2018 and 2020 editions, both held in Morocco, the Atlas Lions are set to play their group matches in Nairobi. Meanwhile, defending champions Senegal find themselves