Alerta ante la evolución de las langostas del desierto en el sur de Marruecos

Marruecos se encuentra en estado de alerta debido a la persistente amenaza de las langostas del desierto, resultado de una plaga regional que tuvo su origen en Mauritania el pasado enero. Según los informes publicados el jueves 5 de febrero por la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), la zona afectada abarca desde el norte de Mauritania hasta el sur de Marruecos. Aunque se ha observado una reducción en los grupos y bandas

Morocco on alert as desert locusts threaten southern regions

Morocco remains on alert as desert locust activity continues to evolve following a regional outbreak that spread from Mauritania in January. According to assessments made public by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Thursday, the infestation zone stretching from northern Mauritania to southern Morocco has seen a decline in hopper groups and bands, while immature adult groups increased, with «a few mature adult groups resuming breeding» during the last dekad. In

International consortium invests $4.5 billion in Laayoune for green ammonia production

An international consortium bringing together American, Spanish, and German companies has signed an agreement with the Moroccan government to secure a land parcel in the city of Laayoune for the development of a major low-cost ammonia production project. The initiative involves an initial investment estimated at $4.5 billion, according to Asharq Business. The ORNX consortium brings together the U.S.-based company Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex. The group plans to roll

How Morocco moved from reacting to floods to proactive risk management

Torrential rains caused severe flooding in northern Morocco, particularly in Ksar El Kebir, have prompted authorities to evacuate nearly 144,000 people and implement wide-ranging preventive measures. The swift response reflects years of institutional reforms and a national strategy which prioritizes anticipating, reducing, and managing natural disaster risks, rather than reacting only after disasters occur.

Pietro Tranchina représentera le Maroc à la Coupe du monde de ski alpin et aux JO d'hiver 2026

Pietro Tranchina s'apprête à marquer l'histoire en devenant le premier skieur marocain à participer à la Coupe du monde de ski alpin, tout en représentant le Royaume lors des Jeux olympiques d'hiver de Milan-Cortina 2026. Né à Suse, près de Turin, Tranchina a expliqué que son choix de concourir pour le Maroc, le pays d'origine de sa mère, lui a ouvert les portes du plus haut niveau de compétition, lui permettant de se

Pietro Tranchina representará a Marruecos en la Copa del Mundo de esquí alpino y en los JO de 2026

Pietro Tranchina está a punto de hacer historia al convertirse en el primer esquiador marroquí en participar en la Copa del Mundo de esquí alpino, representando al Reino en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de Milán-Cortina 2026. Nacido en Susa, cerca de Turín, Tranchina ha explicado que su decisión de competir por Marruecos, el país de origen de su madre, le ha abierto las puertas al más alto nivel de competición,

Port of Algeciras resumes crossings with Tanger Med

Maritime traffic between the Port of Algeciras, Tanger Med Port, and the city of Ceuta resumed on Thursday, following improved weather conditions after Storm Leonardo, according to an announcement published on the port’s social media accounts. The decision included the reopening of the docks at Tanger Med from 8:00 p.m., a key step in restoring cargo traffic between the two shores. The Algeciras–Tanger Med line became operational in the early evening, with the departure of ferries

Italy-born Pietro Tranchina becomes Morocco’s first World Cup skier

Pietro Tranchina will become the first Moroccan skier to compete in the Alpine Skiing World Cup, representing the Kingdom at the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Born and raised in Susa, near Turin, Tranchina said that choosing to compete for Morocco, his mother's country, gave him the opportunity to perform at the highest level, develop as an athlete, and gain valuable international experience. His decision was also influenced by his close relationship with his mother, Sadia. Set to

Polisario reacts to Bourita’s talks on critical minerals, warning on Sahara resources

The Polisario Front swiftly issued a statement warning countries and companies against exploiting the natural resources of the Sahara, following the participation of Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita in a ministerial meeting on critical minerals held in Washington and chaired by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Without directly naming the United States, the Front accused Morocco of using the meeting to «involve third parties in activities that amount to exploiting stolen

The Polisario holds an Arab symposium with no official Arab participation

The Polisario Front is attempting to break its isolation in the Arab world by organizing what it has called the «Arab Symposium for Solidarity with the Sahrawi People». However, this initiative has not succeeded in attracting prominent figures or government officials from Arab countries.