Bouznika’s Inter-Libyan Dialogue, ‘Real Opportunity’ to Put an End to Long Conflict

Bouznika, (MOFA) - The inter-Libyan dialogue sessions, the second round of which is currently taking place in Bouznika with a view to reaching a political solution to the Libyan crisis, constitute "a real opportunity to put a definitive end to this long conflict," said Monday the acting UN envoy to Libya, Stephanie Williams. In a...

Morocco orders COVID-19 vaccine as cases approach 100,000

This article was originally published on Nasdaq, on September 18, 2020. Morocco on Friday signed a deal with Russia's R-Pharm to buy a COVID-19 vaccine produced under a licence from Britain’s AstraZeneca, the health ministry said, as its total number of cases approached 100,000. The Ministry did not provide details on the cost and quantity...

Morocco sends eight planes of humanitarian aid to Lebanon after Beirut explosions

The Moroccan Embassy in Beirut confirmed that eight planes of humanitarian aid is leaving Casablanca to Beirut. They are expected to arrive today, Thursday, August 6. Following the two massive explosions in Beirut port on Tuesday, August 4, a blast impacting half the city, the human cost is climbing with at least 137 deaths, 5000...

Morocco poised to unseat India, China as most competitive automotive investment destination

This article was originally published on The North Africa Post, on July 21, 2020. Morocco strives to improve its competitiveness in order to outperform India and China as the most attractive hub for automotive investments, Industry Minister Moulay Hafid El Alamy said. Morocco has offered propitious conditions for car manufacturers and part suppliers in key...

China’s economic loss could be Morocco’s gain

This article was originally published on DW, on July 15, 2020. Morocco stands to benefit as European firms, hurt by COVID-19, look to shorten their supply chains. But gains could be limited given European businesses' penchant for efficiency and low costs that China offers.  The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the overreliance of European companies and...

Renewable energy could produce 96% of electricity in Morocco by 2050

This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on July 10, 2020. Morocco has the potential to produce 96% of its electricity using renewable energy by 2050, announced a report from Morocco’s Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE). CESE presented the report titled “Accelerating the Energy Transition for Morocco’s Green Growth” during a videoconference...

Morocco extends Coronavirus emergency decree until August 10

This article was originally published on The New York Times, on July 9, 2020. RABAT — Morocco extended on Thursday an emergency decree until Aug. 10 giving local authorities leeway in taking restrictive measures in response to the coronavirus outbreak.  The cabinet maintained the decree in force to allow for restoring lockdowns on a region-by-region...

Humans, nature at the heart of Morocco’s new development model

This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 30, 2020. The Royal Institute for Strategic Studies’ (IRES) report on Morocco’s new development model has called for revaluing people's relationship with nature, and putting the two at the heart of the development process. The document favored a “leapfrog” strategy to the question of...

Morocco prepares to reopen borders in July

This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 27, 2020. Morocco’s land, air, and sea borders are expected to reopen in July, following the country’s nationwide state of emergency that is set to conclude on July 10. After months of adhering to protective measures to curb the spread of COVID-19, Morocco is strategically...

Morocco partners with the UK to develop innovative diagnostic tests

This article was originally published on Morocco World News, on June 26, 2020. The Moroccan Foundation for Advanced Science Innovation & Research (MAScIR) has signed a partnership agreement for the development of molecular diagnostic kits for infectious diseases with British company Mologic Ltd. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the foundation in...