Air Arabia inaugurates new airport base in Rabat

Air Arabia has announced the opening of its new airport base in Rabat. The inaugural ceremony, held on Tuesday, May 28, at Rabat Salé Airport, was attended by Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy, and ambassadors from several countries. The opening of this base aims to strengthen connections between Morocco and attractive European cities, while stimulating tourism and economic development in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

African Union : The Algerian Minister of Commerce ignores the «SADR»

The Algerian Minister of Commerce and Export Promotion appeared to disregard the existence of the «SADR» among the members of the African Union. Tayeb Zitouni, former president of the National Democratic Rally (RND, government majority), stated during a public meeting that his country was among «the first of the 54 member states of the African Union to call for the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)». The Algerian minister's remarks sparked

Moroccan Minister refutes misidentification in «kiss photo» published by Australian newspaper

The Minister for Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, has rejected any connection with a photo attributed to her by The Australian newspaper. In a statement issued by her department on Tuesday, she called the allegations «totally false and unfounded», and even «defamatory». On Monday, the newspaper published a photograph taken in Paris, showing Andrew Forrest, chairman of the Australian Fortescue group and his country's second richest man,

LionsGeek launches third digital skills program for 60 Moroccan school dropouts

Casablanca-based association LionsGeek is celebrating the launch of its third program aimed at improving the employability of young people who have dropped out of school, social, or professional life through digital training. This non-profit organization is a result of a collaboration between 2M and the Wallonia-Brussels Region, in collaboration with the Wallonia-Brussels Delegation in Morocco and the Association for the Promotion of Education and Training Abroad (APEFE). Comprising over 60

Moroccan tomatoes conquer Europe, dethroning local suppliers

Moroccan tomato exports are outpacing local suppliers in numerous European countries. The UK now relies heavily on Morocco, which has also eclipsed Spanish producers in the market. This shift has caused friction, particularly in France and Spain.

Urban public transport : Morocco to end reliance on foreign companies

The Minister of the Interior presented, Monday, Morocco's «new model» for urban public transport during a parliament session. Abdelouafi Laftite called on Moroccan private companies to contribute to the success of the project developed by his ministry.

Moroccan-born lawyer faces racist attacks in Italian election bid

Moroccan-born lawyer Khaoula Kanjaoui has been subjected to a wave of racist and sexist online attacks after announcing her candidacy in the upcoming local elections in Maranello, Italy. According to Italian daily La Pressa, Kanjaoui is running on a civic list called «Italia del Futuro» (Italy of the Future). The attacks against Kanjaoui primarily targeted her origins and her specialization in immigration law. She has been called «a clandestine immigrant» and told to

Morocco announces squad for World Cup qualifiers against Zambia and Congo Brazzaville

Moroccan national team coach Walid Regragui has unveiled the Atlas Lions' squad for a preparatory gathering at the Mohammed VI Football Complex ahead of their upcoming matches against Zambia and Congo Brazzaville. These two matches are part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which will be held jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The first match is against Zambia at the Grand Stadium in Agadir on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 8:00 pm. The second match is against Congo Brazzaville

Heroic rescue : Two Moroccan minors save drowning teenager in Ceuta

Two young Moroccan boys living in Ceuta with the Samu Foundation bravely jumped into the water to rescue a struggling 16-year-old on Monday, May 26th, according to local online newspaper El Faro de Ceuta. The incident happened around 6:30 PM on Chorrillo beach. The boys, who are minors themselves, were participating in a Samu Foundation activity when they spotted the Ceutan teenager struggling in the water. Without hesitation, they jumped in to help him back to shore before calling emergency

Tunisian President appoints new Arab Maghreb Union Secretary General

Tunisia's President Kaïs Saïed appointed Tarek Ben Salem, a diplomat, as the new Secretary General of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA) Monday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported by the Tunisian press agency (TAP). Ben Salem's term will begin on June 1st and last for three years. This appointment is in accordance with «the provisions of the founding treaty of the Arab Maghreb Union of 1989, on the proposal of the President of the Republic,