Moroccan agriculture battles water scarcity for food sovereignty

On February 28, 2024, a study day brought together around twenty experts in the fields of water, climate change, agriculture, agri-food, pastoral economy, and rural development. At the end of this day, a report entitled «The Future of Agriculture in Morocco in a Context of Scarcity» was produced. Published three months later by the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES), the document aims to promote sustainable agricultural development, while ensuring food sovereignty and the

Israel apologizes for map of Morocco excluding Sahara

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has apologized for using a map of Morocco that did not include the Sahara. On Friday morning, the Israeli Foreign Ministry's Arabic spokesman, Hassan Kaabia, apologized for what he called an «unintentional mistake» following an interview with the Israeli Prime Minister on French television. On Thursday, Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in an interview on French television channels TF1 and LCI holding a map of the Arab world and Iran that excluded Western

Le Maroc considère que la reconnaissance de la Palestine par l'Espagne, la Norvège et l'Irlande est une «étape importante»

La reconnaissance officielle de l'État de Palestine par l'Espagne, la Norvège et l'Irlande est une «étape importante» vers une solution à deux États et une paix durable au Moyen-Orient, a déclaré le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita. Lors de la conférence ministérielle du Forum de coopération sino-arabe, le diplomate marocain a appelé à un cessez-le-feu

Sur TF1, Netanyahu présente une carte du Maroc sans son Sahara

Le Premier ministre israélien Benyamin Netanyahu est apparu dans une interview sur les chaînes de télévision françaises TF1 et LCI jeudi 30 mai, tenant une carte du monde arabe et de l'Iran qui excluait le Sahara occidental du territoire marocain. Une nouvelle bévue, la troisième du genre depuis la reprise des relations entre le Maroc et Israël, qui a suscité l'ire des Marocains sur les réseaux sociaux. Pourtant, dans une

Casamémoire heritage days draw 11,000 attendees

The 13th edition of the Casablanca Heritage Days, held from May 13 to 19, gathered nearly 11,000 participants. Under the theme «Casablanca, Heritage in Motion», this edition was organized by the Casamémoire Association, in collaboration with the Governorate of the Casablanca-Settat Region and the City of Casablanca. For the occasion, several museums opened their doors, while various city spaces hosted exhibitions by Casablanca artists, namely the Liberté building, the

Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Morocco map that excludes the Sahara

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared in an interview on French TV channels TF1 and LCI Thursday, May 30th, holding a map of the Arab world and Iran that excluded Western Sahara from Moroccan territory. In a letter addressed to King Mohammed VI in July 2023, Netanyahu announced Israel's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. He promised to reflect this position in all of Israel's work and documents at the United Nations, regional and international organizations,

Morocco sees Spain, Norway and Ireland recognizing Palestine as «important step»

The official recognition of the State of Palestine by Spain, Norway and Ireland is an «important step» towards a two-state solution and lasting peace in the Middle East, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said. Speaking at the ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, the Moroccan diplomat called for an «immediate, complete and lasting» ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He also called for facilitating the entry of humanitarian aid «in

More than just a ride… Morocco’s women-only biker club challenges norms

Dalila Mosbah founded Miss Moto Maroc in 2011 to crown her passion for riding and meet other Moroccan women who share the same hobby. Today her women-only motorcycle club is a platform and an outlet for tens of Moroccan women.

Morocco : 7 dead and several injured in a cargo ship explosion in Jorf Lasfar

Seven people are dead and several injured, Thursday, after an explosion followed by a fire on the Panamanian ship Toro Rosso near the port of Jorf Lasfar, a provisional report indicates.   The Ministry of Health and Social Protection said the bodies of several victims had been removed from the scene of the tragedy, while three people transferred to Casablanca later succumbed to their injuries. The tragedy occurred about 8 nautical miles from the port site on Thursday morning onboard the

Ahly winger El Shahat gets one-year suspended sentence for slapping Moroccan Mohamed Chibi

A Cairo court sentenced Ahly winger Hussein El Shahat to a one-year suspended prison term on Thursday for assaulting Pyramids player Mohamed Chibi, a Moroccan international. The court also banned El Shahat for five years from any «sports activities» and ordered him to pay 100,000 pounds in compensation. El Shahat slapped Chibi, a Moroccan international, on July 23rd, after Al Ahly lost to Pyramids by three goals. Chibi then filed a legal complaint in Egypt, accusing him of assault