Morocco
US Ambassador to Morocco David Fischer to Step Down Ahead of Biden Transition
David Fischer, US Ambassador to Rabat , will be leaving his post on January 19, 2021. The new appointments of the Biden administration require it.
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Morocco
US and Morocco to Revise Free Trade Agreement, Opening Market to Saharan Products
Things are taking shape for the opening of the American market to products from the Moroccan Sahara. Morocco and the United States intend to revise their free trade agreement.
Morocco
Al Jazeera Shifts Language, Refers to "Moroccan Sahara" in Latest Coverage
The Qatari television channel Al Jazeera now uses the term "Moroccan Sahara" instead of "Western Sahara" in its news coverage. A first.
Morocco
Morocco Hesitates on Israel Embassies Amid Concerns Over Biden's Western Sahara Stance
A few days before the inauguration of the new President of the United States, Morocco fears that the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara may be called into question under the Biden administration.
Morocco
US Blocks Moroccan Fertilizer Giant OCP from North American Market Amid Trade Dispute
Tough times for the boss of the Moroccan giant of phosphate fertilizers OCP. The group led by Mostafa Terrab is prohibited from continuing its exports to the North American market. This is the beginning of an unprecedented battle for the strategic North American market.
Morocco
US Marines and Moroccan Royal Navy Explore Expanded Military Partnership
The partnership between the US Marine Corps and the Moroccan Royal Navy is very positive. But new prospects are to be considered for more results.
Morocco
US Diplomat Hails Strong US-Morocco Ties During Laâyoune Visit
On a visit to Laâyoune this Saturday, January 9, the US Secretary of State for the Middle East and North Africa, David Schenker, hailed the strong relations between the United States and Morocco. They are 200 years old.
Morocco
US Diplomat Visits Morocco's Western Sahara, Reaffirms Support for Autonomy Plan
At the end of his visit to Algeria, where he reiterated his country’s support for the Moroccan autonomy plan, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near East and North Africa, David Schenker, traveled to Morocco this Saturday, including to the capital of the Moroccan Sahara, Laâyoune.
Morocco
Moroccan PM Defends Israel Deal, Citing National Interests and Royal Loyalty
Morocco first, and unwavering loyalty to King Mohammed VI, is the motto of the PJD, served by its Secretary General, El Othmani, in response to his critics within the party. The latter accuse him of having signed the tripartite agreement with the United States and Israel and are seeking to dismiss him.
Morocco
New U.S. Consul General in Casablanca: Multilingual Diplomat Lawrence Randolph Takes Office
Lawrence Randolph is the new U.S. Consul General in Casablanca. The diplomat, who took up his duties on Monday, is originally from Boston, Massachusetts and speaks Arabic, French, German and Spanish.
Morocco
US-Morocco Cultural Exchange: Plans for Moroccan Art Exhibition in America Underway
During a meeting in Rabat, David Fischer, the US ambassador to Morocco, and Mehdi Qotbi , president of the National Museums Foundation (FNM), discussed "a possible Moroccan exhibition" in the land of Uncle Sam.
Morocco
US to Open Consulate in Western Sahara, Affirming Morocco's Sovereignty
The United States is preparing to inaugurate its consulate in Dakhla on Sunday, January 10, 2020.