The US recognised Morocco's sovereignty over the disputed territory in 2020 in exchange for Rabat's normalisation of ties with Israel. (wnw24.com)
Finally, the manufacturing sector, while not yet a serious contributor to Morocco's gross domestic product, is targeted for growth, driven primarily by clothing, food processing and fertilizers. (gfmag.com)
Panelists said the Biden administration has not undone former President Donald Trump's recognition of Morocco's claim to the Western Sahara, emboldening the kingdom, which was applauded by the U.S. for expanding diplomatic relations with Israel. (finalcall.com)
In exchange, the U.S. would not oppose the kingdom's grip on Western Sahara and support Morocco's relationship with Israel. (finalcall.com)
Since Joe Biden took office in January 2021, the endorsement of Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara has been reiterated. (atlasofwars.com)
Former colonizer of the territory, Spain, which had handed over the territory of Western Sahara to the invading Moroccan forces in 1975, once again in March 2022 rescinded recognition of SADR and accepted Morocco's claim of sovereignty over the territory. (atlasofwars.com)
North Africa1
Morocco has also told the United States that she can bring stability to North Africa. (finalcall.com)
20231
On 8 September 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 Mw hit Marrakesh-Safi region of Morocco. (wikipedia.org)
Rabat2
Washington and Rabat collaborate closely on counterterrorism efforts with Morocco, a significant non-Nato ally. (wnw24.com)
Morocco has demanded that Israel recognise its sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara before Rabat opens an embassy in Tel Aviv, the news outlet Axios has reported, citing four current and former Israeli officials involved in the matter. (vifindia.org)
Sovereignty2
On December 10, 2020, the Donald Trump administration in the US announced that "the United States recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over the entire Western Sahara territory. (atlasofwars.com)
Arguing that "an independent Sahrawi State is not a realistic option for resolving the conflict," the US declared that autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is "the only basis for a just and lasting solution to the dispute. (atlasofwars.com)
World's3
Founded in 1920, the company has grown to become the world's largest producer of phosphate and phosphate-based products and it is one of the largest phosphate, fertilizer, Chemicals and Mineral industrial companies in the world by revenue. (wikipedia.org)
Initially a mining company, OCP diversified in 1965 to become a phosphate processor, making it the world's largest fertilizer manufacturer. (wikipedia.org)
First, Morocco has about 75% of the world's reserves of phosphate-a major and critical ingredient in fertilizers, Kubursi notes. (gfmag.com)
Africa3
In February 2016, the OCP Group created a new subsidiary named OCP Africa, which is responsible for leading the development of the group in the African fertilizer market through a network of subsidiaries in 12 African countries. (wikipedia.org)
In February 2016, a fertilizer production plant dedicated entirely to Africa was inaugurated at Jorf Lasfar, the African Fertilizer Complex. (wikipedia.org)
The freedom struggle for Western Sahara, a state in Northwest Africa, was recently discussed by experts worried about increased violence between Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic freedom fighters and Morocco, which has occupied the country for decades. (finalcall.com)
20221
Nearly all petroleum that arrived in occupied Western Sahara in 2022 originated from refineries in Spain. (wsrw.org)
Algeria1
Regional violence and extremist groups have increased, spilling over into West African countries and worsening relations between Morocco and Algeria, Dr. Mundy added. (finalcall.com)
Moroccan11
Throughout its impact studies, relations with the Moroccan government and partners, and a recent announcement of arrival of windmills to occupied Western Sahara, Engie has shown a total disregard for the UN's approach to the conflict. (wsrw.org)
The German insurance company Allianz goes all in when it politically defends the brutal Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara. (wsrw.org)
A private Chinese battery manufacturer denies rumours from the Moroccan government that it had planned gigantic and potentially highly controversial investments in occupied Western Sahara. (wsrw.org)
The UN recognised representation of the people of Western Sahara is today meeting with Canary fishermen to explore continued fishing opportunities as the EU-Moroccan fisheries are coming to an end. (wsrw.org)
Information from the Moroccan government shows that plans are materialising for a new gigantic solar farm in occupied Western Sahara. (wsrw.org)
The Campaign to End the Moroccan Occupation of the Western Sahara in partnership with the Institute of the Black World 21st Century and Pan African Unity Dialogue sponsored the webinar. (finalcall.com)
The aim was to break the silence on the Western Sahara," explained Mr. Fletcher, who is also co-coordinator of the Campaign to End the Moroccan Occupation of the Western Sahara. (finalcall.com)
Moroccan forces currently occupy over 80% of SADR, also known as Western Sahara, which remains classified by the UN as among the last countries still awaiting decolonization. (atlasofwars.com)
The ceasefire broke down after Moroccan troops crossed the berm to forcibly remove unarmed and peaceful Sahrawi protesters who were blocking an illegal Moroccan road to Mauritania through their territory. (atlasofwars.com)
The US government's approval of Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara came in exchange for its normalization of diplomatic relations with Israel on the same day. (atlasofwars.com)
Initiated by the horse show association, the event includes notably the international model and gait show of Arab thoroughbreds, the Moroccan cup of Arab horses' breeders, the 2nd international barb horse championship and the Morocco Royal Tour final. (moroccanembassy.sa)
Producer2
The OCP Group (OCP S.A.) (formerly Office Chérifien des Phosphates) is a state-owned phosphate rock miner, phosphoric acid manufacturer and fertilizer producer. (wikipedia.org)
Profits at state-owned fertiliser producer OCP Group surged 272 percent after fighting disrupted global fertiliser markets. (wnw24.com)
Referendum3
The UN Security Council recently voted 13-0 with abstentions of Russia and Tunisia to extend the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for another year. (finalcall.com)
The ceasefire had been secured in August 1991 after the UN Security Council (UNSC) established the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) with the promise of fulfilling the Sahrawi people's right to self-determination. (atlasofwars.com)
However, backed by the US, UK, and the EU, Morocco successfully sabotaged the referendum promised by the UN, and MINURSO was reduced to a peace-keeping force. (atlasofwars.com)
Mineral1
The Western Sahara republic yesterday announced the signing of a new onshore mineral exploration licence. (wsrw.org)
19751
Morocco annexed the sparsely populated territory in 1975 after the end of Spanish colonial rule. (wnw24.com)
Complex1
The roots of this dispute can be traced back to a complex web of political, economic, and cultural factors. (blogbyzaka.com)
Grain2
Like other Arab states, Morocco is reliant on grain from Russia and Ukraine. (wnw24.com)
A July 22 agreement negotiated by the UN and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan to allow the shipment of Ukrainian grain and fertilizer through Russia's naval blockade is set to expire on November 19. (aberfoylesecurity.com)
Grown1
Over the past year, fighting between the kingdom of Morocco and Western Sahara has grown. (finalcall.com)
Occupation1
The SPLA bombarded the positions of occupation forces in this region, in the northwest of occupied territory, for the third consecutive day on Friday. (atlasofwars.com)
Biden1
Tuesday saw the Biden administration approving a possible $524 million sale of 18 Himar mobile artillery systems to Morocco , a significant friend and military partner in the unstable Sahel. (wnw24.com)
Buffer1
The U.S. move came weeks after Morrocco violated a 1991 ceasefire agreement by breaching a buffer strip between Western Sahara and Morocco. (finalcall.com)
Solar1
Morocco supplies energy generated from solar sources to Europe via undersea cables, and has ambitious plans to increase these exports. (gfmag.com)
Diplomatic1
This incident, however, highlights the need for both countries to reevaluate their diplomatic strategies and commit to resolving disputes through peaceful means. (blogbyzaka.com)
Support2
Morocco generally enjoys broad bipartisan support in Congress, which needs to approve the deal, making the sale likely. (wnw24.com)
The occupying power has received key gestures of support from Western powers since fighting resumed, which many argue has emboldened it even further. (atlasofwars.com)
Phosphate1
The company holds a 31% market share of the world phosphate product market. (wikipedia.org)
Arab1
Morocco, Western Sahara - M oroccan forces illegally occupying the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) have come under repeated bombardment by the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army (SPLA) . (atlasofwars.com)
Ukraine1
The proposed sale of long-range M57 Army Tactical Missile Systems to Morocco is notable because Washington has ruled out sending them to Kyiv for fear it could escalate the war in Ukraine. (wnw24.com)
People2
The group employs nearly 23,000 people in Morocco and a number of international subsidiaries. (wikipedia.org)
Katlyn Thomas, an attorney and former MINURSO official, said the U.S. should care about Western Sahara because the Saharawi people want a democracy. (finalcall.com)
Government2
The third pillar is the agricultural sector, which has provided an estimated 250,000 new jobs during the past 10 years and is targeted for further growth by the World Bank and Morocco government. (gfmag.com)
The Saharawis want to establish what would be essentially a democratic system of government in Western Sahara which would be one of the few democratic type of governments in the Middle East, North African area," said Ms. Thomas. (finalcall.com)
Group3
The OCP Group was founded in Morocco in 1920 as the Office Chérifien des Phosphates following Royal Decree. (wikipedia.org)
In 2008, the OCP Group became a limited company. (wikipedia.org)
The OCP Group plays an important economic and social role in Morocco. (wikipedia.org)
Exchange1
The following overview enlists stock-exchange registered companies currently operating in Western Sahara. (wsrw.org)
Year2
Republican Senator Jim Inhofe, one of Rabat's fiercest critics over its policies in Western Sahara, retired this year. (wnw24.com)
With well-developed infrastructure, including 130,000 hotel beds, exotic Morocco attracts more than 10 million tourists each year, injecting about $10 billion into the economy. (gfmag.com)
Campaign1
From early May, the Royal Air Maroc ran a propaganda campaign in Strasbourg selling trips to the occupied territory of Western Sahara. (wsrw.org)
Tourism1
Canada, and in this case the territory of Nova Scotia: land of libel tourism in which the criminals can sue anyone for just about anything they say and get a court judgement. (blogspot.com)
Energy1
The Chinese company Envision Energy is going to supply Engie with the windmill components for its controversial windfarm near Dakhla in occupied Western Sahara. (wsrw.org)
Canada2
Such a situation unfolded tragically when a Canadian national lost his life amid a dispute between Canada and India. (blogbyzaka.com)
The loss of a Canadian national amid the Canada-India dispute is a somber reminder of the consequences of unresolved conflicts. (blogbyzaka.com)
Sales2
If the sales are approved, Morocco would be the first North African country to obtain Himars, or High Mobile Artillery Rocket Systems, which are mounted on a six-wheeled vehicle and operated by a crew of three. (wnw24.com)
The cement sales of Heidelberg Materials in occupied Western Sahara could have increased by 150% in two years. (wsrw.org)
French3
The French company Alcatel has been observed working on the telecom cables into the occupied territory. (wsrw.org)
The French insurance company has posted a video of its local leaders having a wonderful time in the occupied territory. (wsrw.org)
HM the King also followed equestrian shows by French duo Fréderic Pignon and Magalie Delgado (singing and dancing with horses), French company Jehol (Cossak acrobatics) and Portuguese horseman Luis Valenca (Royal Carrousel). (moroccanembassy.sa)
Illegal1
NewMed's gas exploration licence offshore occupied Western Sahara is "illegal", Polisario lashes out in a release. (wsrw.org)
Solution1
The trying company belongs a way solution for ' audio overview ' constructor and ternary features. (lgabercrombie.com)
Work1
Remote work trends threaten debt-loaded developers, but give companies leverage to lower real estate costs. (gfmag.com)
International2
It separates the areas occupied by Morocco on the coast-side from the inland territory that is under the control of the Polisario Front (PF), recognized by the UN General Assembly as the Sahrawi people's international representative. (atlasofwars.com)
This includes a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident, holding those responsible accountable, and taking measures to prevent such incidents in the future.Additionally, it is imperative for the international community to play a role in mediating disputes between nations. (blogbyzaka.com)
Generally1
When Fitch Ratings reaffirmed its BBB- rating for Morocco in April, the ruling confirmed a diagnosis of "generally healthy," albeit with lingering weaknesses. (gfmag.com)
Time1
For the first time, the USA is the biggest exporter of gas into Western Sahara. (wsrw.org)