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 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 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,
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
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
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 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.
The announcement that the Oued El Makhazine Dam has reached a fill rate of 146 percent has raised widespread public questions, particularly as it coincided with heavy rainfall and rising water levels in the Loukkos River. The situation has sparked concerns about dam safety and flood risks. To clarify the technical meaning of this figure, explain how the situation is being managed, and outline the preventive measures in place, we spoke with Yassine
Amid mounting criticism from the Polisario Front and its supporters in Mauritania, the municipality of Toujounine felt compelled to issue a clarifying statement. The move followed the signing, last Tuesday, of a partnership and cooperation agreement between its mayor, Ahmed Salem Ahmed Habib Allah Al-Filali, and the municipality of Dakhla. The Toujounine municipality explained that the visit by its mayor, accompanied by three aides, was part of an initiative aimed at fostering «fruitful
On Thursday, February 5, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch welcomed representatives of national and international investors in Rabat, in the presence of Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy Chairman and CEO Tarik Ameziane Moufaddal. The investors signed preliminary contracts to reserve land following the selection of their projects by the steering committee, as part of the implementation of Morocco’s Green Hydrogen Offer. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office,