Morocco Becomes Russia’s Top Fruit and Vegetable Supplier as Exports Surge 45%
22 August 2022
The volume of Moroccan exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia has increased significantly in recent months, making Morocco its main supplier.
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Russia Seeks to Expand Coal Exports to Morocco Amid EU Sanctions
17 August 2022
To cope with European sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is considering supplying Morocco with coal.
Morocco Joins 37 Nations in Russia’s 2022 International Military Games
12 August 2022
Morocco has announced its participation in the 2022 International Military Games, scheduled to start tomorrow, Saturday, August 13, in Russia.
Spain Slashes Algerian Gas Imports, Boosts Russian Purchases Amid Energy Shift
11 August 2022
Spain has reduced its gas imports from Algeria by 42% in the period from January to July and has increased its purchases from Russia by 15.6% after the Russia-Ukraine war, (…)
Morocco Silent as Pro-Russian Separatists Hold Brahim Saadoun on Death Row
30 July 2022
Has Brahim Saadoun been abandoned to his fate? The latest statements by the president of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, Denis Vladimirovich Pushilin, give that (…)
Abramovich’s Superyachts Flee to Morocco, Evading Sanctions
25 July 2022
Two superyachts belonging to Roman Abramovich, who is subject to European sanctions (freezing of assets, seizure of ships and private jets belonging to him) like other Russian (…)
Moroccan Lawyers Seek to Appeal Death Sentence of National in Pro-Russian Donbass Court
23 June 2022
A collective of Moroccan lawyers is mobilizing to go to Donetsk, in order to follow the appeal trial of Brahim Saadoun, sentenced to death on June 9 by the pro-Russian (…)
Moroccan Rights Body Urges Russia to Spare Captured Fighter’s Life in Ukraine
19 June 2022
Calls to prevent the execution of Moroccan fighter Brahim Saadoun have been multiplying in recent days. The latest is from the National Human Rights Council (CNDH).
Algeria-Spain Rift Deepens Over Western Sahara Dispute, Awaits New Spanish Government
16 June 2022
The crisis between Algeria and Spain, opened after Spain’s support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara, is far from over. Algeria no longer intends to maintain (…)
Russia-Ukraine War Threatens Moroccan Citrus Exports as Payment Concerns Mount
16 June 2022
Since Russia’s exclusion from the SWIFT interbank messaging system, Moroccan citrus exporters are keeping their fingers crossed to be paid, even if the probability of being (…)