Morocco shines as country of honor at Europe-Africa Forum in Marseille

The fourth edition of the Europe-Africa Forum, a business gathering that brings together leaders, investors, and decision-makers from both continents in Marseille (southeast France), kicked off on Tuesday at the Palais du Pharo in the Phocean city, with Morocco as the country of honor. The kingdom is represented at this conclave, organized by the French economic publication La Tribune and the Aix Marseille Provence Metropolis under the theme «Innovate Together», by the Minister of

Morocco : 30 years after the first edition, the HCP launches the National Family Survey

Thirty years after its first edition in 1995, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) is launching the data collection phase of the National Family Survey 2025, which will be conducted in the field until the end of September this year. According to a statement, the process involves «a sample of 14,000 households, representative of both urban and rural areas as well as all regions» of the country. The aim is to gather data «on the structure, organization, and dynamics of

شركة "ماسترفليكس إس إي" الألمانية تفتتح مصنعا جديدا في المغرب

أعلنت شركة Masterflex SE الألمانية، المتخصصة في أنظمة الأنابيب والوصلات التقنية، عن خطط لتوسيع نشاطها في قطاع الطيران عبر إنشاء وحدة صناعية جديدة في المنطقة الحرة "ميدبارك" في الدار البيضاء، في خطوة تهدف إلى مواكبة الطلب المتنامي على منتجاتها. ويعول على هذا المشروع للاستفادة من

Moroccan confesses to role in deaths of two Spanish Civil Guards in smuggling incident

Abdennour El Hichou, the last of the detained Moroccans linked to the killing of two Spanish civil guards who were run over by smugglers in a fast inflatable boat in Barbate, has confessed to his involvement in the incident. He admitted, «That was the first time I boarded a fast boat used for drug smuggling». During his interrogation, El Hichou—who had been hiding in Morocco for over a year—confirmed that he was on the boat with three other accused individuals. He

Smoke leak at Kenitra factory hospitalizes 145 female workers

Dozens of female workers at a car cable factory in Kenitra suffered mass suffocation on Monday night due to the release of thick smoke with a strong, suffocating odor, prompting their urgent transfer to Idrissi Hospital for treatment. According to media reports, the incident was caused by the burning of industrial oil used to operate machinery at the factory, following a delay in its replacement. This resulted in the emission of dense smoke, leading to multiple cases of suffocation and

Moroccan Star Chemsdine Talbi shines in Brugge's Belgian Cup triumph

Club Brugge secured its 12th Belgian Cup title on Sunday with a 2-1 victory over Anderlecht, thanks to a brace from Romeo Vermant (40th, 61st minute). Despite a late goal from Luis Vázquez (90+1), the Brussels side fell short once again, marking their third loss in a Belgian Cup final after previous defeats in 2015 and 2022. Amid the celebrations, one face stood out: Chemsdine Talbi. The Moroccan international of Belgian origin celebrated the win with emotion, as shown in a heartfelt

South Africa : Ramaphosa receives Polisario representative

As president of the African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa welcomed Polisario representative Mohamed Yeslem Beissat in Pretoria. «In a moment filled with dignity and deep solidarity, President Cyril Ramaphosa bid a sincere farewell to H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Yeslem Beissat of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, whose tenure in South Africa marked an important chapter in our shared commitment to freedom and justice», the ANC stated on Monday, May 5, via the social media

Blackout électrique en Espagne : Les médias algériens accusent le Maroc et contredisent Pedro Sánchez

Nouvelle crise, vieilles accusations. En Algérie, le réflexe est devenu pavlovien : quand une perturbation secoue la région, c’est le Maroc qui est pointé du doigt. Dernier épisode en date, une cyberattaque présumée contre l’Espagne, attribuée sans preuve au royaume et à Israël. Mais les faits, eux, racontent une tout autre histoire — celle d’un Maroc présenté par Madrid comme un

Moroccan MPs demand action on right to inform amid cybersecurity concerns

On Monday, May 5, the parliamentary group of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) expressed concern over the lack of scheduled speaking slots under the «right to inform», as outlined in Article 163 of the House of Representatives’ internal regulations. Mustapha Ibrahimi pointed out that «under the two previous governments, this right was exercised four times during each weekly oral question session, whereas under the current government, it has been used only four

Zagora : Les agriculteurs en quête de soutien après les récoltes endommagées par la tempête

Un représentant de la Chambre d'agriculture et des associations d'irrigation dans la zone de Faija, province de Zagora, a lancé un appel urgent au ministre de l'Agriculture, de la pêche maritime, du développement rural et des eaux et forêts, ainsi qu'au gouverneur provincial, pour une intervention rapide afin de dédommager les agriculteurs touchés par l'orage qui a frappé la région, il y a une semaine. Selon cette