Morocco
Blinken to Chair Anti-ISIS Coalition Meeting in Morocco This May
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Morocco in May to chair the meeting of the international coalition against Daesh to be held in Marrakech.
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Belgium
Morocco to Build Military Aircraft Maintenance Facility with US and Belgian Partners
In cooperation with the Belgian aerospace company Blue Berry and the American Lockheed Martin, a military plant will be built in Morocco to strengthen its defense industry.
Morocco
Moroccan Exporters Explore US Market Opportunities at Casablanca Consulate Meeting
Moroccan exporters wishing to explore business opportunities in the American market attended an orientation and awareness-raising session organized by the US Consul General in Casablanca.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Restores Casablanca-Miami Flights, Plans Boston Route Revival
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the resumption of the Casablanca-Miami air link , which was suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The reopening of the route to Boston is also planned before the end of the year.
Morocco
Morocco Upgrades Air Bases for $4 Billion F-16 Viper Jet Acquisition
Morocco is active in preparing for the reception of 25 American F-16 VIPER combat aircraft manufactured by the American group Lockheed Martin. In this regard, extension and upgrade works have been launched at the military bases of Benguerir and Benslimane.
Spain
Morocco's Military Buildup and Alliances Raise Concerns in Spain
A Spanish newspaper believes that Morocco represents a military threat to Spain, given the kingdom’s strategic alliances with other military powers and the continuous strengthening of its army in recent years.
Spain
US Denies Influencing Spain's Shift on Western Sahara Dispute
Julissa Reynoso, US ambassador to Spain, denied reports that the Biden administration had pressured Spain to change its position on the Sahara. Madrid now "considers the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the most serious, realistic and credible basis for resolving the dispute".
Morocco
CDC Lowers Travel Risk Rating for Morocco, Five Other Countries
Morocco is now classified by the United States in the low-risk category 1 for travelers. This is the result of the latest Covid-19 guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dated April 4.
Spain
US Influence Suspected in Spain's Shift on Western Sahara Autonomy
For a few months, contacts between the United States and Spain on the one hand and Morocco on the other hand have intensified; which suggests that the Moroccan authorities have acted in the shadows for the change in Spain’s position on the Sahara.
Spain
Russia Criticizes Spain's Shift on Western Sahara, Backs UN Resolutions
The Russian ambassador to Algeria, Igor Belyaev, deplored the abrupt change in Spain’s position on the Sahara, recalling that it has a "historical responsibility" towards the Sahrawi people, that of completing the decolonization process.
Spain
Blinken Skirts Gas Pipeline Issue During Algeria Visit Amid Energy Concerns
During his short trip to Algeria, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was unable to discuss with President Abdelmajid Tebboune the crucial issue of the reopening of the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline crossing Morocco.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Resumes Weekly Casablanca-Miami Flights in April
The airline Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has decided to relaunch the air link between Casablanca and Miami inaugurated in April 2019. Reservations can be made from next week.