The Port of Tangier Med achieved remarkable success in 2023, surpassing its objectives by four years. According to its annual report, the port surpassed the 8 million TEU (container) mark, handling a total of 122 million tonnes of goods.
Morocco, a member of the African Union's Peace and Security Council since 2022, takes over its presidency today, February 1st, 2024. This key body spearheads efforts to bring peace, security, and stability across the continent, a press release by the Moroccan Foreign Ministry revealed on Thursday. This marks Morocco's third time leading the Council since rejoining the African Union in 2017, reflecting its commitment to a safer and more secure Africa. Previous terms were held in September 2019
Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) signed an agreement with local energy company Nareva and American technology firm GE Vernova on January 30th, according to Reuters. The deal aims to explore the feasibility of converting a 99-megawatt power plant in Laayoune to run on green hydrogen, replacing its current fuel source. «GE Vernova will help the Laayoune plant deliver electricity generated using 100% green hydrogen produced at Nareva's Laayoune wind
Over 57,000 families received monthly financial assistance, while 44,000+ benefitted from reconstruction aid, indicates a press release by the Prime minister cabinet on Wednesday. As of January 31st, 2024, 57,596 families received monthly financial assistance (2,500 dirhams), and over 44,000 households received the first installment of reconstruction aid (20,000 dirhams). This comes after the quake killed over 2,960 people and destroyed 60,000 homes. Reconstruction approvals
The United Nations Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, met with South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor in Pretoria on Wednesday. While South African diplomacy offered minimal details, releasing just photos of the meeting, further information emerged during Pandor's subsequent press briefing. Journalists pressed the Minister to clarify the purpose of de Mistura's visit. She described the discussion as «useful» and focused on
Moroccan pop star Dounia Batma was arrested on Wednesday, January 31, in Casablanca to begin serving a one-year prison sentence, validated by the Court of Cassation. The sentence stems from her involvement in the «Hamza Mon BB» case, where she was found guilty of «participation in fraudulent access to computer data processing systems, dissemination of images and statements of others without their consent, with the aim of harming or defaming». The Marrakech Court of
Recent reports in Israeli media have ignited debate regarding a proposed plan allegedly being considered by the Israeli government for the future of the Gaza Strip. The plan outlines a multi-phase process involving an initial Israeli-led military administration, followed by potential involvement from Arab states, and culminating in the conditional recognition of a Palestinian state. The initial phase of the plan involves the establishment of a «provisional» Israeli
A 24-year-old Moroccan inmate incarcerated at the Cantiello e Gaeta prison in Alessandria, Italy, devised a daring escape attempt on Monday, January 29th. According to reports, the individual ingested battery fluid, presumably hoping to trigger medical attention and subsequent transfer to a hospital. However, his plan took an unexpected turn. Once admitted to the hospital, the inmate, whose name has not been released, seized the opportunity presented by a waiting room visit. Attempting to
Pepsi Maroc has announced a new partnership with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to support Moroccan football, further solidifying its commitment to sports in the country. Salahaddine Mouaddib, General Manager of Varun Beverages Morocco, Pepsi's bottler in the country, confirmed the sponsorship deal, calling it a «historic partnership». Mouaddib stated, «This partnership marks a significant step in our commitment to supporting Moroccan sports, a discipline that
Morocco has become the second-largest African investor on the continent following a surge in direct investments over past two decades, IFC notes.
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