Morocco
Kanye West and Irina Shayk Spotted Together at San Francisco Moroccan Restaurant
Irina Shayk (35) and Kanye West (44) were spotted on July 4 in San Francisco at a restaurant specializing in Moroccan cuisine.
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United States
Morocco
Morocco Rebukes Algeria's UN Comments on Western Sahara Dispute
Morocco has officially reacted to the remarks of the new Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ramtane Lamamra, regarding the Moroccan Sahara, during the general debate of the Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Morocco
US State Department Criticism of Moroccan Journalist Trials Sparks Official Backlash
Following the statements of the US State Department regarding the conviction of Souleimane Raissouni to a sentence of five years in prison for a common law case, while the trial of Omar Radi is ongoing, the Interministerial Delegation for Human Rights and Mohamed Salah Tamek, General Delegate of the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration, reacted strongly.
Morocco
US Criticizes Moroccan Journalist's Conviction, Citing Fair Trial Concerns
The United States has reacted to the conviction of journalist Soulaiman Raissouni, who was sentenced to five years in prison for rape and kidnapping. They say they are closely following the case of Omar Radi , another journalist also prosecuted for similar reasons.
Morocco
Morocco's King Mohammed VI Congratulates Biden on US Independence Day, Highlights Historic Ties
The United States of America commemorated on Sunday, July 4th the 245th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. A solemn moment marked by various messages from heads of state, including that of King Mohammed VI . In a message of congratulations, the Moroccan sovereign reiterated Morocco’s commitment to strengthening the "centuries-old bilateral relations based on mutual esteem and consideration" that exist between the two countries.
Spain
US Naval Base in Spain May Relocate to Morocco, Raising Strategic Concerns
Spain is concerned about a possible transfer of the US military base in Rota to Morocco. The military agreement between the United States and its northern neighbor on the occupation of this base on the Atlantic coast in the southwest of the Iberian peninsula expired this year.
Morocco
Morocco to Join Abraham Accords Anniversary Summit with Israel, UAE, and Bahrain
Morocco is expected in the coming months in the United Arab Emirates or Bahrain where it will participate in the first anniversary of the Abraham Accords. The kingdom normalized its relations with Israel in December 2020.
Morocco
US Reaffirms Morocco's Sovereignty Over Western Sahara Under Biden Administration
Morocco has just achieved a new diplomatic feat. The position of the United States on their recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara remains "unchanged". This announcement was made by Ned Price, spokesperson for the State Department.
Morocco
Moroccan Military Showcases Strength in US-Led 'African Lion' Exercise
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) carried out airborne and ground maneuvers during the Moroccan-American combined exercise African Lion 2021, which took place from June 7 to 18 in several regions of Morocco, including Mahbès in the Sahara.
Spain
NATO-Backed Exercise Unites Spanish and Moroccan Forces in Black Sea Maneuvers
The Spanish and Moroccan armed forces are participating, from June 28 to July 10, in the military exercise Sea Breeze, organized by the United States and Ukraine with the support of NATO in the Black Sea region. Maneuvers that will bring the two countries closer together, which have been going through a serious diplomatic crisis since April.
Morocco
Israeli President Rivlin Meets Biden, UN Leaders in New York Visit
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin traveled to New York on Sunday, June 27 for a three-day visit, during which he met with U.S. President Joe Biden, the Moroccan Ambassador to New York, and many other personalities.
Morocco
Tesla Expands Supply Chain to Morocco: STMicroelectronics to Manufacture Parts
Billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla automotive brand parts will be partly manufactured in Morocco. In charge, the American company STMicroelectronics, based in Bouskoura in the Casablanca region.