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Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion in Morocco, surpasses 100 hotels in Africa by 2025
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Radisson Hotel Group is intensifying its expansion in Africa, with a particular focus on Morocco, identified as a priority market. The international hotel group announced on May 7, 2026, that it concluded 2025 with over 272 hotel signings and openings worldwide, demonstrating sustained growth. This expansion is part of a strategy to strengthen the group's presence in high-potential markets, with Morocco playing a central role due to its upgrading tourism offerings and evolving national and international demand. Radisson Hotel Group is developing projects in several Moroccan cities. In Casablanca, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Casablanca Bouskoura aims to be a strategic location combining MICE activities and resort offerings near major economic hubs. In Rabat, the future Radisson Hotel & Apartments Technopolis will introduce a hybrid model for business travelers and extended stays. In Marrakech, the Radisson Blu Resort Ben Akil project will strengthen the group's position in the high-end resort segment. The group has also surpassed 100 hotels in operation and under development in Africa. This growth is driven by a strategy of converting existing assets, allowing for quicker market entry while maintaining international brand standards. Ramsay Rankoussi, Regional Chief Development Officer Africa for Radisson Hotel Group, stated that Morocco and Nigeria are the group's next priorities on the continent, alongside optimizing its presence in South Africa. The resort se
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Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit held a meeting in Rabat with leaders and officials of political parties that have a parliamentary group or grouping. The meeting focused on preparations for the elections of members of the House of Representatives, scheduled for September 23. Participants were informed about the general framework for the electoral process, adopted regulatory texts, and decisions being developed regarding the financial accounting of political parties. Organizational measures related to preparing the national electorate, including the revision of general electoral lists starting May 15, were also discussed. Attendees learned about support mechanisms, administrative and logistical organization, and the launch of an institutional communication campaign across various platforms, including digital ones. The meeting also provided updates on the progress of the electronic platform for submitting candidacy declarations and the platform for establishing proxy votes for Moroccans residing abroad. A frank and constructive exchange of views took place on organizational and practical measures already implemented and those to be finalized before the election. Political party leaders expressed their commitment to contributing to the success of the upcoming legislative elections and upholding the Kingdom's democratic choice under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.
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Must ReadThe US Mission to the United Nations has condemned attacks by the Polisario Front in Es-Smara, Morocco, targeting civilian areas. The Mission stated that these violent acts threaten regional stability and peace, and contradict the spirit of dialogue from recent discussions. The US emphasized the need to resolve the conflict over the Moroccan Sahara based on the October 2025 UN Security Council resolution, highlighting Morocco's autonomy initiative as a serious path to peace. The Mission urged all parties to engage constructively for a better future, stating that the status quo cannot continue. US Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan III, commented on the attacks, noting that while American and Moroccan doctors provided medical care in Dakhla, those opposing peace launched missiles at civilian infrastructure. The US Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, reiterated on April 29 the US recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over its Saharan territories and support for Morocco's autonomy proposal as the only basis for a just and lasting solution. Germany also expressed support for Morocco's autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty on April 30, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul affirming Germany's readiness to support economic development in the southern provinces. In April, a dozen other countries, including EU members, Austria, Ecuador, Zambia, Switzerland, Burundi, Gabon, and Honduras, also expressed support for Morocco's autonomy plan and sovereignty over the Sahara. T