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  • Morocco Emerges as Key Supplier of Affordable Produce to West Africa
    19 November 2020, by Jérôme

    In terms of basic products, Morocco represents a major supplier to the countries of West Africa. The Kingdom meets their demand, especially for fresh fruits and vegetables, at affordable prices.
    Mauritanian fruit and vegetable traders have regained their good mood, following the reopening of the El Guerguerat area. This is understandable if we know that Morocco is the leading supplier of basic commodities to Mauritania, and at reasonable prices, indicates L’Économiste.
    Over the past two (…)

  • Morocco Rejects Foreign Military Intervention in Libya, Citing Regional Stability Concerns
    9 January 2020, by Sylvanus

    Morocco "refuses any foreign intervention in the Libyan crisis, including military intervention, whatever the reasons or perpetrators", declared Nasser Bourita. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, foreign interventions have only complicated the situation in Libya, reduced the chances of a political solution, exacerbated internal differences and threatened peace and security throughout the Maghreb region.
    "There is no military (…)

  • Polisario Front Condemns Gambia’s New Consulate in Western Sahara, Escalating Tensions with Morocco
    13 January 2020, by Sylvanus

    The "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)" condemns the opening of a Gambian consular representation in Dakhla. It describes this decision as a "flagrant aggression".
    "The Republic of Gambia opened, on Wednesday, what it called a ’consulate’ in the occupied city of Dakhla, in direct relation to the illegal Moroccan occupation of parts of the Sahrawi Republic," the Sahrawi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
    "The SADR considers this act committed by Gambia as a flagrant (…)

  • Erdogan’s Africa Tour Skips Morocco, Raising Diplomatic Questions
    28 January 2020, by Sylvanus

    Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is on a tour of the African continent. However, a visit to Morocco is not on his agenda.
    At the invitation of his counterparts in Algeria, Gambia and Senegal, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is making an official visit to these countries from January 26 to 28. On this occasion, he will discuss bilateral relations in all their aspects with his African peers. Curiously, he has not responded to the invitation from Morocco.
    The Turkish president (…)

  • Morocco U-20 Women’s Team Dominates Gambia, Advances in World Cup Qualifiers
    14 December 2021, by Armel

    The Moroccan under-20 women’s football team successfully advanced to the 4th round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, which will be played in Costa Rica.
    This qualification came after a second victory obtained against Gambia 6-1 in the return leg of the 3rd round of the qualifiers.
    The Moroccan goals were scored by Sofia Bouftini, author of a hat-trick (2nd, 15th and 56th), Kawtar Mahy (47th), Hajar Jbilou (74th) and El Yamani Anfal (91st).
    It should be noted that the Atlas Lionesses (…)

  • Morocco’s U20 Team Returns to AFCON After 20-Year Absence, Faces Gambia in Opener
    16 February 2021, by Bladi.net

    After the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Morocco will participate, starting this Tuesday, February 16, in the U20 Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Mauritania. A few hours before their first match, the young lions are present in Nouadhibou, the Mauritanian city closest to the Moroccan border.
    After 20 years of absence, [Morocco] is renewing its relationship with the U20 AFCON. To approach this continental competition, which takes place from February 14 to March 6, calmly, the young (…)

  • Morocco Edges Gambia 1-0 in U20 AFCON Opener
    17 February 2021, by Ginette

    The Atlas Cubs got off to a good start in the U20 AFCON, thanks to a victory against The Gambia Scorpions (1-0). The match took place on Tuesday, February 16 in Nouadhibou, Mauritania.
    The only goal of the match was scored in the 24th minute, on a penalty, by El Mehdi Moubarik. Zakaria Aboub’s protégés are aiming for the podium and have promised to give themselves the means to achieve it. The Moroccan selection is returning to this African competition after 15 years of absence. Next (…)

  • Morocco’s AFCON Prep Match Against Gambia Canceled as Team Heads to Ivory Coast
    4 January 2024, by Said

    The Moroccan national football team will fly on Sunday, January 7, 2024 to San Pedro to participate in the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. The match against Gambia, scheduled for the same day, will therefore be canceled.
    Initially, the team was supposed to play against the Gambia team, but this match has been canceled. Instead, a training match is scheduled for January 11 in San Pedro. This will allow the team to prepare and adjust before the start of the competition.
    Under (…)

  • Climate Change Drives Sardine Migration Along Northwest African Coast, Study Finds
    6 June 2024, by Sylvanus

    Global warming and the evolution of ocean currents are encouraging sardines and other small pelagic fish species to move northward along the coast of North-West Africa, including Morocco. These are the conclusions of a study conducted by researchers from Senegal, France, Norway, Morocco, Mauritania and Gambia.
    Small pelagic fish, especially sardines, are migrating along the coasts of North-West Africa, reveals a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The work carried (…)