Morocco has been gripped by an exceptional heatwave in recent days, experiencing temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius in many regions, a stark contrast to the winter season. On Wednesday, February 14th, temperatures soared to a scorching 35.7 degrees Celsius in Agadir and 35.8 degrees Celsius in Tan-Tan, while even at midnight, Sidi Ifni remained balmy at 30.5 degrees Celsius. [Thread] Un évènement spectaculaire est en cours au Maroc, dont l'agriculture est
Logistics startup Logidoo announced the successful closing of its seed round, securing $1,550,000. The round was led by a consortium of venture capital firms, including Maroc Numeric Fund II (Morocco), 216 Capital (Tunisia), Gullit VC (Kenya), Founder Factory Africa (Nigeria), Sunny Side Venture Partners (Egypt/Japan), and Kalys Ventures (Morocco). This investment affirms Logidoo's role in driving transformation across Africa, according to a press release. The press release states that this
The Crédit Agricole du Maroc Group (GCAM) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Wednesday, February 14, pledging to collaborate on post-earthquake reconstruction, green finance, and financial inclusion in Morocco. The agreement, signed by GCAM Chairman Mohammed Fikrat and EBRD Director General for Financial Institutions Francis Malige, establishes a framework for cooperation in several key areas, GCAM said in a press
Researchers from the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus alliance, three Moroccan knowledge institutions, agricultural and horticultural businesses, and government agencies from both countries are joining forces to make the Moroccan agricultural sector more sustainable, the Leiden-Delft-Erasmus Centre for Sustainability announced on Monday. The collaboration focuses on developing sustainable greenhouse cultivation methods with optimized water management, closed-loop systems, and resilient plants. The
In a move seen as a response to Morocco's initiative facilitating Atlantic access for Sahel states, Algerian President announced plans for free trade zones with both Niger and Mali. This announcement comes amidst Algeria's efforts to maintain its influence in the region.
A heart-stopping incident unfolded on the Val Pusteria state road in Alto Adige, Italy, on February 13th. During a supervised visit with his 2-year-old son arranged by social services, a 33-year-old Moroccan man allegedly attempted a kidnapping. In a frantic escape attempt, the man, accompanied by an accomplice, collided head-on with a camper van, resulting in multiple injuries and a harrowing ordeal for the young child. According to Italian media, the father, residing in Germany and
The Moroccan navy has beefed up its maritime surveillance near Ceuta, aiming to curb potential migrant departures from its coasts. This follows recent incidents where unaccompanied minors swam to the Spanish enclave. Police sources cited by EFE news agency reported the permanent deployment of a Moroccan patrol boat to the Benzú border dike and increased control at the Tarajal border. Rough weather conditions in recent weeks have seen nearly 135 people, including 57 Moroccan minors,
«Morocco has a clear opportunity in the Sahel, but only if it avoids repeating the past missteps of France and Algeria», emphasizes Ali Ansari, president of the Timbuktu Center for Studies.
The Spanish government reaffirmed its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara on Monday, February 12, 2024. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares responded to a written question from Basque deputy Jon Iñarritu of the EH-Bildu party, dated December 14, 2022. «Spain's position on Western Sahara is fully consistent with international legality, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez underlined in his September 2023 speech at the United Nations General
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