Morocco launches international study to build competitive merchant marine fleet

On November 6, 2023, King Mohammed VI urged the establishment of a «strong and competitive national merchant marine fleet». Two years later, the initiative remains stagnant. This Tuesday, December 16, during the oral questions session at the Chamber of Advisors, the Minister of Transport announced the launch of an extensive international study. This effort is in line with the royal directives to craft a new strategy for building a robust and competitive maritime fleet, he

Histoire : Bab Chaaba, la porte des pires inondations de Safi depuis les années 1600

Safi a de nouveau été frappée par des inondations dévastatrices ce week-end, causant la mort de 37 personnes et des dégâts matériels considérables. Ce drame rappelle les récits historiques de catastrophes similaires, où la vulnérabilité de la vieille médina, notamment à Bab Chaaba, est mise en lumière depuis des siècles.

Historia: Bab Chaaba, la puerta de las peores inundaciones de Safi desde el siglo XVII

Safi ha vuelto a ser golpeada por inundaciones devastadoras este fin de semana, causando la muerte de 37 personas y daños materiales considerables. Esta tragedia evoca relatos históricos de catástrofes similares, donde la vulnerabilidad de la antigua medina, especialmente en Bab Chaaba, ha sido destacada durante siglos.

Pro-Polisario NGO targets Swiss multinational SGS over Sahara agricultural certifications

The Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) has launched a fresh campaign against an international certification body over agricultural products originating from the Sahara. This NGO, known for its strong ties with the Polisario Front, is now setting its sights on the Swiss multinational SGS S.A., a global leader in inspection, control, analysis, and certification, based in Geneva. WSRW accuses the MarinTrust system of issuing certificates, through SGS, for agricultural products from the Sahara.

The tragedies of Fès and Safi make their way to the UN

The recent tragedies, including the collapse of two buildings in Fès and the catastrophic floods in Safi, were topics of discussion during a press briefing held on December 15, led by the United Nations Deputy Spokesperson. A Palestinian journalist pressed the UN about the lack of an official condolence message from Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in response to these disasters. «We express our condolences in some cases and not in others, but our hearts are with all the

Bab Chaaba, the historic gateway of Safi’s worst floods since the 1600s

Safi’s deadly floods this week mirror centuries of historical accounts describing torrents repeatedly entering the old medina through Bab Chaaba, destroying homes, shops, and lives. Accounts from the 1600s to the early 1900s record nearly identical scenes of devastation, showing that the same vulnerable point of the city has long been the epicenter of its worst disasters.

Water resources improve at Moroccan dams with significant inflows across regions

Water levels at several dams across Morocco have shown a significant improvement over the past 24 hours, thanks to increased inflows and higher filling rates at various water facilities. This update comes from the «Maadialna» platform, which is linked to the Ministry of Equipment and Water. In the Taounate region, the Al Wahda Dam saw a rise of 1.46 million cubic meters, boosting its filling rate to 41.6% and strengthening the area's water reserves. Over in the Beni Mellal

Dakhla police dismantle criminal network counterfeiting currency and trafficking drugs

Police in Dakhla has dismantled a dangerous criminal network involved in counterfeiting foreign currency and distributing hallucinogenic pills. According to Assabah, the network consists of four suspects, including one woman, aged between 20 and 33. They face charges related to circulating counterfeit currency, trafficking hard drugs, and additional charges for participation. The case surfaced on December 8, when one suspect attempted to exchange sixteen counterfeit 100-dollar bills at a

Les Émirats arabes unis expriment leur solidarité avec le Maroc après les inondations meurtrières à Safi

Les Émirats arabes unis ont manifesté leur solidarité envers le Maroc à la suite des inondations dévastatrices survenues à Safi, qui ont entraîné des dizaines de morts, de blessés et d'importants dégâts matériels. Dans un communiqué publié ce mardi, le ministère des Affaires étrangères des Émirats a exprimé ses sincères condoléances et sa profonde

Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos expresan su solidaridad con Marruecos tras las inundaciones mortales en Safi.

Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos han reafirmado su apoyo a Marruecos tras las devastadoras inundaciones en Safi, que han dejado un saldo trágico de decenas de muertos, heridos y cuantiosos daños materiales. En un comunicado emitido este martes, el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de los Emiratos expresó sus más sentidas condolencias y solidaridad con las familias de las víctimas y con el pueblo marroquí, deseando además una pronta