The Latest Breaking News from Mohammed VI

The western Mediterranean region has recently witnessed an intensifying set of diplomatic and economic stand-offs between neighbours Morocco, Algeria, and Spain.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI used an address on Saturday to "once again" reiterate his openness to restoring ties with Algeria, which broke off diplomatic relations with Rabat last year. "We aspire to work with the Algerian presidency so that Morocco and Algeria can work hand in hand to establish normal…

The US-Africa Business Summit concluded its activities in Morocco’s Marrakech city on Friday. Themed “Building the Future,” the summit was organized under the patronage of King Mohammed VI and in partnership with the “Corporate Council on Africa” (CCA). It brought together 2,500 participants, including a large US government delegation, African…

Morocco’s Marrakech city is scheduled to host the US-Africa Business Summit 2022 between July 19 and 22. The event, which will be held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, will bring together more than one thousand participants, including entrepreneurs and prime ministers. It aims to create resilient and sustainable…

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has tested positive for COVID-19 but has exhibited no symptoms, his doctor said on Thursday. The king will be on sick leave for a couple of days, his doctor Lahcen Belyamani said in a statement carried by state media.

Morocco is scheduled to host the 27th edition of the International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) in the capital Rabat during the period between June 3 and 12. Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid said this edition is a launching point to a world of knowledge. He…

The birth of Mali’s nonuplets – nine babies born at the same time – was such an unusual event that some believed it was a hoax. But as they marked their first birthday this week they're all in good health and the family hopes to head back home to Timbuktu…

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a telephone call from Jordan's King Abdullah II on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on the occasion of Eid. He received calls…

Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva said Tuesday that his country and Morocco are still securing funds for a huge offshore pipeline project to transport Nigerian gas to North Africa and Europe. Four years ago, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari agreed on the mega-project to…

Moroccan King Mohammed VI granted pardon to 958 prisoners on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the kingdom's Justice Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. The statement said that 29 prisoners convicted of extremism and terrorism are among the pardoned people, noting they have participated in an initiative launched by…

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Earlier during the day, King Salman had received telephone calls from several Arab leaders on…