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Maroc
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Maroc
French Expert Praises HM King Mohammed VI's Vision for Africa's Maritime Strategy
Franco-Swiss political analyst Jean Marie Heydt on Wednesday hailed the strategic vision of HM King Mohammed VI in strengthening Africa's maritime role, calling it a timely and ambitious initiative to harness the continent's oceanic potential. 'His Majesty King Mohammed VI has called for an innovative vision to develop Africa's oceanic assets,' Heydt said in comments to MAP following the Sovereign's message to the 'Africa for the Ocean' summit, held in Nice as part of the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. The message was delivered by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, representing HM the King at the event. Heydt described HM the King's approach as 'bold and strategic,' aimed at repositioning Africa within the global maritime landscape while promoting sustainable development and reinforcing African sovereignty over marine resources. Despite being home to 38 coastal states and vast maritime zones, Africa remains underrepresented in international ocean governance, Heydt noted. The Sovereign's appeal, he said, advocates for a strategic reassessment of the continent's maritime priorities, grounded in shared responsibility and enhanced regional cooperation. The Royal vision, he added, focuses on three main pillars: technological innovation, environmental sustainability, and strengthened regional collaboration. He also commended Morocco's 'exemplary' commitment to sustainability and marine protection. Heydt cited the launch of the Atlantic African States Process under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI as a key milestone. 'The initiative aims to establish collective governance along Africa's Atlantic seaboard,' he said. Regional cooperation will be essential to advancing this agenda, Heydt added, noting Morocco's strategic geographic position at the crossroads of Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as its stability and diplomatic reach, make it a key facilitator. He concluded that HM the King's call for a renewed African maritime strategy reflects a comprehensive and forward-looking vision, positioning Morocco as a credible and influential actor in shaping Africa's ocean policy. MAP: 12 June 2025
Ya Biladi
07-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Conference in Bordeaux highlights Moroccan Sahara's role in global development and cooperation
A conference was held on Friday evening in Bordeaux to discuss the book The Moroccan Sahara: Land of Light and Future, authored by Franco-Swiss academic Jean-Marie Heydt. The event, organized by the Moroccan Consulate General in partnership with the African Cultural Institute, brought together researchers, elected officials, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and members of the Moroccan community. Jean-Marie Heydt encouraged participants to gain a deeper understanding of the realities on the ground, emphasizing the Sahara's deep-rooted Moroccan identity and its African vocation. He highlighted the economic development of the southern provinces, describing them as the foundation of a «planetary and civilizational African project». He pointed to major infrastructure projects, such as the Dakhla Atlantic Port, as reflections of a royal vision to promote innovative and equitable South-South cooperation. Heydt also outlined a geostrategic vision aimed at positioning the Sahara as a hub connecting Europe, Africa, and South America, bolstered by the growing influence of Moroccan companies in finance, green energy, and infrastructure. Senegalese entrepreneur Abdou Khadre Sall called on New Aquitaine to invest in development projects linked to Morocco. He praised «the Kingdom's active diplomacy» and the Atlantic Initiative, noting that «Europe's future also depends on a reciprocal partnership with Africa». Joining via video conference from Dakhla, Ahmed Kathir from the Regional Investment Center (CRI) of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab spoke about the region's investment opportunities, especially in green energy—aligned with Europe's decarbonization goals. Alain Dupouy, president of Objective Africa Future, advocated for strengthening decentralized cooperation, which he described as faster and more flexible than intergovernmental processes. Closing the event, Nouzha Sahel, Consul General of Morocco in Bordeaux, reminded attendees that «the Moroccan Sahara is not just a region in the south of the Kingdom», but a strategic area at the heart of a royal project for sustainable development and regional cooperation.
Ya Biladi
06-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Conference in Bordeaux highlights Moroccan Sahara's role in global development and cooperation
A conference was held on Friday evening in Bordeaux to discuss the book The Moroccan Sahara: Land of Light and Future, authored by Franco-Swiss academic Jean-Marie Heydt. The event, organized by the Moroccan Consulate General in partnership with the African Cultural Institute, brought together researchers, elected officials, diplomats, entrepreneurs, and members of the Moroccan community. Jean-Marie Heydt encouraged participants to gain a deeper understanding of the realities on the ground, emphasizing the Sahara's deep-rooted Moroccan identity and its African vocation. He highlighted the economic development of the southern provinces, describing them as the foundation of a «planetary and civilizational African project». He pointed to major infrastructure projects, such as the Dakhla Atlantic Port, as reflections of a royal vision to promote innovative and equitable South-South cooperation. Heydt also outlined a geostrategic vision aimed at positioning the Sahara as a hub connecting Europe, Africa, and South America, bolstered by the growing influence of Moroccan companies in finance, green energy, and infrastructure. Senegalese entrepreneur Abdou Khadre Sall called on New Aquitaine to invest in development projects linked to Morocco. He praised «the Kingdom's active diplomacy» and the Atlantic Initiative, noting that «Europe's future also depends on a reciprocal partnership with Africa». Joining via video conference from Dakhla, Ahmed Kathir from the Regional Investment Center (CRI) of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab spoke about the region's investment opportunities, especially in green energy—aligned with Europe's decarbonization goals. Alain Dupouy, president of Objective Africa Future, advocated for strengthening decentralized cooperation, which he described as faster and more flexible than intergovernmental processes. Closing the event, Nouzha Sahel, Consul General of Morocco in Bordeaux, reminded attendees that «the Moroccan Sahara is not just a region in the south of the Kingdom», but a strategic area at the heart of a royal project for sustainable development and regional cooperation.
Maroc
06-05-2025
- Business
- Maroc
Bordeaux Conference Showcases Jean-Marie Heydt's Book on Moroccan Sahara
Bordeaux played host to a conference spotlighting the book "Moroccan Sahara: Land of Light and Future" by Franco-Swiss academic Jean-Marie Heydt. Initiated by the Kingdom's Consulate General in Bordeaux in partnership with the African Cultural Institute, the event provided an opportunity to discuss the Moroccan Sahara and the economic and strategic stakes for Africa and Europe. The even saw the participation of distinguished audience of researchers, regional political figures, African diplomats, entrepreneurs, and several members of the Moroccan community living in Bordeaux and its surrounding areas. Professor Heydt invited the audience to explore the on-the-ground realities extensively referenced in his book, particularly the dynamic nature of daily life and the deep-rooted Moroccan identity of the Sahara, along with its resolutely African calling. He highlighted the economic growth of the southern provinces and the central role they play in the implementation of a global and civilizational African project. With regard to sub-Saharan Africa, the royal vision seeks to promote innovative partnerships within a constructive spirit, he emphasized, mentioning major infrastructure projects that illustrate this vision, such as the Dakhla Atlantique initiative, perfectly illustrate this vision. Heydt views this vision as a geostrategic one designed to breathe new life into the idea of a commercial and industrial hub connecting Europe, Africa, and South America. This ambition, he added, is built upon revitalizing cultural, religious, and economic ties with West Africa, alongside a significant expansion of Moroccan companies in the banking, green energy, and infrastructure sectors. The conference also provided an opportunity to discuss the major economic challenges facing the landlocked countries of the Sahel and West Africa, for which the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI suggests co-construction and a mutually beneficial strategic partnership. MAP: 05 mai 2025
