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Zawya
11 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
Morocco, North Macedonia Reaffirm Shared Willingness to Strengthen Bilateral Partnership
Morocco and North Macedonia's Foreign Affairs Ministers Mr. Nasser Bourita and Mr. Timčo Mucunski reaffirmed their shared willingness to strengthen bilateral partnership in a Joint Statement signed following their meeting on Monday in Skopje. The two ministers highlighted the outstanding relations uniting Morocco and North Macedonia and expressed their determination to further deepen them, based on friendship, mutual respect, and shared interests. They also emphasized their commitment to enhancing economic, trade, and cultural cooperation between the two countries by identifying high-potential strategic sectors, particularly tourism. Driven by the common goals of Rabat and Skopje, Mr. Bourita and Mucunski agreed to strengthen political consultations and coordination within international bodies. As part of this visit, Mr. Bourita was received in audience by the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, H.E. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, and also held talks with the President of the Assembly MAfrim Gashi. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Zawya
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Zawya
North Macedonia Considers Autonomy Plan as Only Basis to Settle Moroccan Sahara Dispute
The Republic of North Macedonia "considers the Autonomy Plan, put forward by the Kingdom of Morocco in 2007, as the only basis for the settlement of this dispute." This position was expressed in the Joint Statement signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Mr. Nasser Bourita, and North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Timčo Mucunski, following their meeting on Monday in Skopje. Mucunski reaffirmed "his country's longstanding support for the UN-led process aimed at reaching a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution for the parties," the Joint Statement reads. "The Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of North Macedonia reiterated their commitment to the UN's leadership in this political process, and expressed their support for UN Security Council Resolution 2756 (October 2024), which underscores the parties' role and responsibility in seeking a realistic, lasting political solution based on compromise," the document highlights. In this Statement, the two ministers also reaffirmed the support of Morocco and North Macedonia for "the efforts of the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy and his mission to advance the political process, in accordance with relevant Security Council resolutions and the principles of the UN Charter." This new stance of North Macedonia is part of the international momentum supporting the autonomy initiative presented by Morocco, a dynamic driven by the impetus of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, and backed by an increasingly strong international consensus. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Kingdom of Morocco - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Striker Oteh 'in tears after racist abuse'
Aramide Oteh came on as a substitute for the final minute of The New Saints' defeat in Skopje [FAW] The New Saints have alleged striker Aramide Oteh was racially abused following their Champions League qualifying round defeat in North Macedonia. Saints head coach Craig Harrison said former English Football League player Oteh, 26, was left in tears by the incident with a home supporter. Advertisement Shkendija scored a winner late in extra time as TNS were beaten 2-1 in front of a crowd of 3,000 at the Tose Proeski Arena in Skopje. "The New Saints FC strongly and unequivocally condemn the racist abuse directed at Aramide Oteh by a member of the home crowd following the conclusion of tonight's Uefa Champions League first qualifying round match against KF Shkendija," a statement from the Welsh champions said. "There is absolutely no place for racism - either in football or in society. Everyone at the club is offering their full support to Aramide and stand firmly by him. "The New Saints are proud to support UEFA's #NoToRacism campaign and remain committed to promoting equality, respect and inclusion both on and off the pitch." Advertisement Englishman Oteh, who came on as a substitute in extra time, joined TNS in 2024 having played for Queens Park Rangers, Bradford City, Stevenage, Salford City, Crawley Town and Walsall. The London-born player was visibly upset following the Shkendija defeat. "He is in tears - that doesn't happen for no reason," said Harrison. "It's clearly what's been said and done. Obviously that's unacceptable. We will be reporting that. "For a fan to speak to anybody like that is an absolute disgrace and let's hope the culprit gets a fair punishment and is dealt with." Advertisement There has been no comment as yet from Shkendija, though the club indicated they would consult security staff and people who may have witnessed the alleged incident. Uefa will review reports from the match in the next few days before deciding whether action will be taken. Shkendija won the tie 2-1 on aggregate following a goalless draw in the first leg at TNS' Park Hall home last week. Defeat means Harrison's team drop into the Conference League, where they will face Differdange of Luxembourg.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Striker Oteh 'in tears after racist abuse'
The New Saints have alleged striker Aramide Oteh was racially abused by a home fan following their Champions League qualifying round defeat in North head coach Craig Harrison said the incident left former EFL player Oteh, 26, in scored a winner late in extra time as TNS were beaten 2-1 in front of a crowd of 3,000 at the Tose Proeski Arena in Skopje."The New Saints FC strongly and unequivocally condemn the racist abuse directed at Aramide Oteh by a member of the home crowd following the conclusion of tonight's Uefa Champions League first qualifying round match against KF Shkendija," a statement from the Welsh champions said. "There is absolutely no place for racism - either in football or in society. Everyone at the club is offering their full support to Aramide and stand firmly by him."The New Saints are proud to support UEFA's #NoToRacism campaign and remain committed to promoting equality, respect and inclusion both on and off the pitch."Englishman Oteh, who came on as a substitute in extra time, joined TNS in 2024 having played for Queens Park Rangers, Bradford City, Stevenage, Salford City, Crawley Town and London-born player was visibly upset following the Shkendija defeat."He is in tears - that doesn't happen for no reason," said Harrison. "It's clearly what's been said and done. Obviously that's unacceptable. We will be reporting that."For a fan to speak to anybody like that is an absolute disgrace and let's hope the culprit gets a fair punishment and is dealt with."There has been no comment as yet from Shkendija, though the club indicated they would consult security staff and people who may have witnessed the alleged Sport has asked Uefa for won the tie 2-1 on aggregate following a goalless draw in the first leg at TNS' Park Hall home last means Harrison's team drop into the Conference League, where they will face Differdange of Luxembourg.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
New Saints exit Champions League after late extra time goal
The New Saints suffered heartbreak in the Champions League first qualifying round, exiting the competition after conceding a late goal in extra time against Tamba struck to give the North Macedonian side the lead but Jordan Williams levelled against the run of were relieved when a penalty decision was overturned by VAR during late in normal Shkendija finally settled a tight second leg with Aleksandër Trumçi scoring with four minutes of extra time remaining to secure a 2-1 win. An evenly contested first leg at Park Hall a week earlier had ended goalless with striker Ben Wilson missing Saints' best Harrison made one change from the one that started the first leg with Kade Craig replacing Leo Smith, ruled out for 10 months with a ruptured cruciate side included 38-year-old Besart Ibraimi who scored four goals in a 5-0 win the last time the sides had met at the same venue in the same competition in had an early let off when Liridon Latifi hit the woodwork inside the opening three minutes at the Todor Proeski National Arena in Shepperd made two excellent saves, the second to deny the influential Ibraimi as the hosts thought they had taken the lead but Wilson's effort was ruled offside and it was the who went ahead five minutes low effort across the face of goal was palmed away by Shepperd but only as far as Tamba on the far post, who fired home,Captain Ibrahmi chipped an effort that flew past the post but Saints settled and against the run of play they levelled eight minutes before the Williams' long range shot was deflected by Imran Fetai into the path of Jordan Williams, who scored. Danny Redmond flashed a long range effort wide of the post after picking up Ryan Brobbel's short corner on the hour markThe second half was a tighter affair but a well worked Saints move released substitute Ben Clark, who could not get the ball under control and hit it over the glanced a header wide of the post from a dangerous in-swinging corner as both teams looked to settle the tie without the need for extra eight minutes remaining the hosts were awarded a penalty when Imran Fetai fell in the VAR ruled that Fetai had been in offside position and the penalty decision was overturned to the relief of the Welsh game went into extra time but not before goalscorer Tamba had a speculative effort in stoppage time. Saints defender Harrison McGahey made a crucial touch to divert a dangerous cross from Ronaldo Webster during the first period of extra wasted a glorious opportunity in the second period when Vane Krstevski missed the target from close range after a dangerous Fiton Ademi the hosts made the breakthrough with penalties looming with a Trumçi scoring with a tap in after Saints failed to will now face FCSB of Romania – European Cup winners in 1986 - in the second qualifying drop into the Conference League and will face Differdange of Luxembourg.
