Morocco recorded one of the strongest gains on the Ookla Speedtest Global Index in 2025, posting a sharp rise in both mobile and fixed broadband rankings. The country climbed 22 places on the mobile index following the launch of 5G late last year. The rollout significantly increased the share of high-speed tests, pushing up median download speeds and allowing Morocco to regain its position as the leading country in North Africa, ranking 39th worldwide on the mobile index, ahead of Algeria and
Scientists have discovered ancient «wrinkle» patterns in Jurassic rocks in Morocco that were formed deep underwater, far beyond the reach of sunlight. The finding shows that these structures were created by chemical-energy-based microbes, not photosynthetic ones, changing how researchers interpret signs of ancient life.
The Algerian army’s intervention on February 4, in Ksar Ich, in the province of Figuig, is the latest in a series of incidents that call into question the relevance of the 1972 agreement. That accord, signed by Morocco and Algeria to delineate their land borders, is frequently invoked by Algiers whenever territorial disputes arise in the region.
The body of a migrant from sub-Saharan Africa was found early last Sunday near the border between Ceuta and Morocco, marking the third such death in just over two weeks under similar circumstances, according to local media. On January 25, Spain’s Civil Guard recovered the body of a migrant near the border fence, while last Thursday cyclists discovered another body in the Kalamoukaro Valley. Groups of migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, often take advantage of poor weather
At the Madrid meeting, the so-called «alternative proposals» were once again ruled out. The four parties are expected to resume negotiations in May in Washington.
The death toll from Atlantic storm Marta, which battered Tangier and its surrounding provinces on Saturday, has risen to six. Local sources said civil protection teams recovered two additional bodies from the Machlaoua riverbed in the Bni Harchen commune after water levels receded following severe flooding. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities remaining on high alert for any further missing persons. The toll includes two fatalities in the Dar Chaoui commune, as well
The Atlantic storm «Marta» that hit northern Morocco on Sunday has tragically claimed the lives of four individuals on the outskirts of Tangier. Rescue teams are currently engaged in a desperate search for three more people who have been swept away by the floods in various regions, as severe weather conditions, including strong winds and torrential rains, persist. This information was reported by the local site Tanja 24. In the rural community of Dar Chaoui, civil defense teams
When his mother was diagnosed with cancer, Wadih Rhondali had not yet chosen his professional path. At the time, he was completing a psychiatry internship in France, confronting illness daily both inside and outside the hospital. Caught between these two experiences, he became acutely aware of a painful gap in the care provided to cancer patients, one in which psychological suffering often remains unaddressed within treatment protocols. That realization marked a
Las inundaciones devastadoras en el norte de Marruecos han obligado a evacuar a más de 154,000 personas. La diáspora marroquí en Francia, liderada por la activista Fatima Zahra, se moviliza para brindar una ayuda valiosa a los damnificados. Con fondos rápidamente recaudados, su equipo distribuye suministros esenciales, demostrando una solidaridad transnacional ante esta crisis.
Les inondations dévastatrices dans le nord du Maroc ont forcé l'évacuation de plus de 154 000 personnes. La diaspora marocaine en France, menée par la militante Fatima Zahra, se mobilise pour apporter une aide précieuse aux sinistrés. Avec des fonds rapidement collectés, son équipe distribue des fournitures essentielles, démontrant une solidarité transnationale face à cette crise.