On the sidelines of the Western Sahara negotiations held Sunday and Monday at the United States Embassy in Madrid, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares met with representatives of all the parties involved, with the notable exception of the head of the Polisario delegation, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat. Albares began his consultations on Saturday, holding separate talks with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, and Mauritania’s foreign minister, Salem Ould Merzoug. On Monday,
After the collapse of its UK venture, British company Xlinks is now pivoting toward a new electricity interconnection project between Morocco and France, according to Africa Intelligence. Named «Qantara Med», the initiative would involve laying a subsea cable to transmit renewable electricity between the two shores of the Mediterranean. The proposed route would connect Nador, in northern Morocco, to a French port, most likely Marseille. To manage the project, Xlinks created a
The United Arab Emirates has extended its condolences and solidarity to Morocco following the catastrophic floods that have swept through various regions of the country. These floods, triggered by torrential rains, have resulted in both casualties and injuries. In an official statement, the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its «heartfelt condolences and deep sympathy» to the families of the victims, as well as to the Moroccan government and people. The ministry also
Ramadan TV in the 1990s and early 2000s marked a golden era of Moroccan drama and comedy, blending social critique, family tensions, humor, and history through iconic series that became collective rituals after ftour. Today, these shows live on as shared memory, capturing a generation’s struggles and dreams, and fueling a deep nostalgia every time Ramadan returns.
The World Summit on Digital Health and Smart Medicine (HealthTech’26) in Rabat is poised to tackle Africa's healthcare challenges by fostering digital transformation through a multidisciplinary exchange among academics, practitioners, and health professionals. The summit brings together international partners to explore innovations like AI and IoT, aiming to enhance patient care and address ethical and governance issues in digital health.
The urgent transfer of a pregnant woman in critical condition to Mohammed V Hospital in Safi, following severe complications suspected to be linked to the ingestion of abortion pills, has sparked a security investigation. This probe led to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman, suspected of being involved in the illicit sale of medication used for abortion. According to media sources, authorities seized a large quantity of these pills from the suspect. A search of her home revealed additional
An elderly woman tragically lost her life early Tuesday morning when the roof of her home in Douar Sarij, within the Maghraoua community of Taza province, collapsed due to the recent heavy rains affecting the region. According to local sources, the incident occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. The roof of the mud house gave way, trapping the woman, who lived alone. The same sources revealed that the victim was a widow without children. Authorities were promptly alerted and arrived at the scene
Following negotiations on Western Sahara at the U.S. embassy in Madrid, Republican Senator Joe Wilson commended the Trump administration for its «incredible efforts encouraging peace between Morocco and Algeria which could as a result help expel War Criminal Putin from North Africa». he stated on the X platform. The American senator then addressed the «great nation of Algeria», encouraging it to build «a strong relationship with the U.S. which can offer so much
Meryem El Hajari has turned her family home into a sanctuary for stray and injured cats, sacrificing her nursing career to care for over 70 felines. Despite the emotional and financial challenges, Meryem's unwavering dedication provides a lifeline for these animals, offering them a chance at survival and a testament to the profound bond between humans and their animal companions.
Spanish companies Acciona and Moeve are making steady progress in developing green hydrogen projects in Morocco. As part of the «Morocco Offer» initiative, they have signed preliminary agreements with the government to secure land for their projects, following the selection of their respective alliances as potential developers. While the projects remain at an early stage, the main challenge now is to turn them into ventures that are both economically and technically viable,