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Algeria revokes privileges for French Embassy

(MENAFN) Algeria has revoked all privileged access cards for French Embassy personnel at its ports and airports, responding to what it calls restrictions placed on Algerian diplomats in France. The Algerian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday...

Ex-South African president criticized for backing Morocco in regional conflict

(MENAFN) Fikile Mbalula, secretary-general of South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC), has criticized Jacob Zuma, leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, calling him a “sellout” for backing Morocco in the ongoing regional dispute. The...

Mbalula Condemns Jacob Zuma Over Support for Morocco

(MENAFN) Fikile Mbalula, the secretary-general of the African National Congress (ANC), has sharply criticized Jacob Zuma, leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, calling him a “sellout” for backing Morocco. According to Mbalula, the ANC is not...

Algeria Cancels French Embassy Access

(MENAFN) Algeria has officially rescinded all special access permissions previously granted to the French Embassy for entry to Algerian harbors and airports. This decision, announced on Saturday, is a retaliatory step in response to what Algiers...

Algeria Rebukes France’s Airport Ban on Diplomats, Vows Swift Response

(MENAFN) Algeria voiced sharp criticism on Thursday against a “deeply concerning” move by French authorities to prevent its diplomats from accessing restricted zones at Paris airports for handling diplomatic shipments. The North African nation...

Algeria Revokes Access to Strategic Ports, Airports from French Embassy

(MENAFN) On Saturday, Algeria revoked all special access cards previously issued to the French Embassy for entry to Algerian ports and airports, responding directly to what it calls limitations imposed on its diplomats operating in France. The...

Over 850 Sahrawi NGOs Condemn Situation in Tindouf Camps, Slam Participation of Polisario Leader in EU-AU Summit

MOROCCO, February 17 - More than 850 Sahrawi NGOs active in the area of human rights and sustainable development have strongly rejected the participation of the military leader of +polisario+ in the Summit of the European Union and the African...

Moroccan Sahara Enjoys 'Unprecedented Economic Boom' - International Magazine

MOROCCO, February 9 - The Moroccan Sahara region "is experiencing an unprecedented economic boom," writes the 'L'Essentiel des Relations Internationales' magazine in a special report on the occasion of the 35th Ordinary Session of the African...

Russia’s Grain Shipments to Africa Soar as European Supplies Dip

(MENAFN) Russia’s grain shipments to Africa have soared this agricultural season, with exports to North Africa climbing 10%, a senior Russian trade official revealed on Thursday. This growth marks Moscow’s expanding influence in a wheat market...

Secretary-General Appoints Horst Köhler of Germany as His Personal Envoy for Western Sahara

Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Horst Köhler, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany, as his Personal Envoy for Western Sahara. The new Personal Envoy succeeds Christopher Ross of the United...

Foreign Minister Gabriel congratulates Horst Köhler on his appointment as Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara

Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel issued the following statement today (16 August) on Horst Köhler’s appointment as Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Western Sahara: I would like to offer Horst Köhler my most sincere congratulations!...

US voices remarks on North African regional dispute

(MENAFN) The United States has reiterated its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsing Rabat’s autonomy plan as the only realistic path toward resolving the long-standing conflict over...

UPDATE - Congressmen, Experts Urge Negotiated Solution to Western Sahara Conflict in Capitol Hill Hearing on US-Morocco Relations

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - April 21, 2016) - In a hearing on US-Morocco relations held Wednesday in Rayburn House Office Building, members of Congress from both sides of the aisle praised Morocco as a "stable and stalwart US ally in a...

Congressmen, Experts Urge Negotiated Solution to Western Sahara Conflict in Capitol Hill Hearing on US-Morocco Relations

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - April 21, 2016) - In a hearing on US-Morocco relations held Wednesday in Rayburn House Office Building, members of Congress from both sides of the aisle praised Morocco as a "stable and stalwart US ally in a...

Solar Street Lighting Market to hit US$12.54 Bn by 2027

Solar Street Lighting Market is forecast to rise at strong CAGR of 16.24% for the period 2019 to 2027. ALBANY, NY, USA, September 14, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global solar street lighting market is now turning into a highly lucrative...

Congress Enhances US Support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - December 18, 2015) - The 2016 Appropriations Bill passed by Congress and signed today by President Obama once again requires that US aid to Morocco be used everywhere in the country, including in the Western Sahara....

On 40th Anniversary of Green March, King Mohammed VI Lauds Autonomy Plan, Pledges to Turn Western Sahara Into African Hub

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - November 07, 2015) - In a speech delivered from Laâyoune, Morocco on Friday, November 6 and marking the 40th anniversary of the Green March, King Mohammed VI lauded Morocco's autonomy plan for the region and pledged...

On 40th Anniversary of Green March, History of and US Support for Morocco's Western Sahara Autonomy Plan

WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwired - November 05, 2015) - Friday, November 6 marks the 40th anniversary of the Green March, when some 350,000 Moroccan citizens and nearly 20,000 unarmed Moroccan troops walked in a peaceful demonstration into what was...

Phosphate Market is set to grow with a rate of 2.1% CAGR over the forecast period 2020-2026

2020 Phosphate Market Size, Share and Trend Analysis Report to 2026- Growth Opportunities and Competitive Analysis SOUTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The increasing usage of organic phosphates to...

Russia increases wheat shipments to Africa as France loses ground

(MENAFN) Russia has significantly increased its grain exports to Africa during the current agricultural season, making major gains in markets once dominated by European suppliers, particularly France. According to Ilya Ilyushin, head of Russia’s...