Morocco
US Approves $260 Million Javelin Missile Sale to Morocco
The Trump administration has approved the sale to Morocco of 612 FGM-148F Javelin anti-tank missiles, accompanied by two hundred lightweight command launch units (LWCLU).
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United States
Morocco
Scottish Billionaire Joins Operation Smile to Aid Moroccan Children with Cleft Palates
Scottish entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne and his wife Nigora Whitehorn recently traveled to Morocco with the American charity Operation Smile to help save the lives of children with cleft palates.
Morocco
Moroccan Forces Train with US on Advanced Himars Artillery in African Lion Exercise
Units of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of Morocco have strengthened their capabilities in using the Himars artillery system during the African Lion 2025 military exercises.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Backlash Over Israeli Military Participation in US-Led Exercise
Morocco’s welcoming of an Israeli military unit as part of the annual African Lion 2025 military exercise led by the United States has sparked a wave of anger in Morocco.
Morocco
Former Moroccan MP and American Businessman Among Four Jailed in Public Funds Embezzlement Case
A former Member of Parliament from the Popular Movement Party (MP) and former president of the Beni Mellal commune, a Moroccan-American, a public official, and an engineer are being prosecuted while in custody, while twelve other individuals are being prosecuted while free on charges related to embezzlement of public funds.
Morocco
France Signals Shift in Western Sahara Policy, Aligning with US Stance
Like the United States , France is also working towards resolving the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and Polisario. This is at least what its ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, suggests.
Morocco
US Pushes for Resolution to Western Sahara Conflict by Year's End
The United States is working to resolve the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and Polisario.
Morocco
US Denies Visas to Moroccan Journalists Covering FIFA Club World Cup
Dozens of journalists have been denied entry visas to the United States without justification, despite having obtained FIFA accreditation to cover the Club World Cup, scheduled from June 13 to July 14, in which the Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca will participate.
Belgium
Belgium's MR Party Leader Pushes for Recognition of Moroccan Sahara
During a new stay in Morocco, Georges-Louis Bouchez, president of MR, reiterated his support for the Moroccan nature of the Sahara and intends to work towards changing his country’s position. Unlike France, Spain, and the United States, Belgium does not yet recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara.
Sport
PSG Star Hakimi Parties with Barcelona Players After Travis Scott Concert
Taking advantage of his rest period, PSG’s Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi flew to Spain on Sunday where he attended a private concert by American rapper Travis Scott in a nightclub, accompanied by FC Barcelona players who had just beaten Real Madrid in a fiercely contested clasico.
Morocco
US and Morocco Launch 'African Lion 2025' Joint Military Exercises
The official launch ceremony of African Lion 2025, the military exercises jointly organized by the Moroccan and American Armed Forces, took place on Monday at the headquarters of the Southern Zone General Staff in Agadir. This 21st edition starts on May 14 and ends on May 23.
Morocco
Morocco Achieves High Human Development Status for First Time, UN Report Shows
Morocco joins, for the first time, the category of countries with high human development. This is according to the global human development report presented by UNDP in New York (United States) on Tuesday.