Morocco ranks 6th worldwide in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index, remaining the top performer in Africa thanks to strong climate policies, low emissions, and efficient energy use. However, the report warns that slow progress in renewable energy could undermine the country’s long-term climate ambitions unless reforms accelerate.
Niger has welcomed the adoption on October 31 of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which endorses Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative as the basis for resolving the Sahara issue. The position was expressed on Thursday in Rabat by Niger’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, following talks with Moroccan FM Nasser Bourita, according to a statement from Moroccan diplomacy. Niamey reaffirmed its full support for the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal
The leader of the Polisario Front is set to arrive in Luanda, Angola's capital, next week to attend the African Union–European Union summit on November 24 and 25, as reported by an Iberian media outlet this Thursday. The Polisario Front frequently participates in meetings between these two major continental organizations. Despite the fact that no European country recognizes the «Sahrawi Republic», EU member states have not exerted sufficient pressure on the African Union to
On Tuesday, the Algerian army fatally shot two Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps and left a third seriously injured. According to a source familiar with the matter, the victims were caught searching for gold on Algerian soil when army patrols opened fire without hesitation. The Polisario leadership and its affiliated media have so far remained silent on this incident. This attack on Sahrawi gold miners is not an isolated occurrence. The Algerian military has a history of using lethal force
The Spanish Civil Guard and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie have teamed up for joint patrols by land, sea, and air along the Poniente coast in Almería. This collaborative operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb irregular migration and human trafficking. Over the course of four days, the patrols meticulously swept key areas where boats commonly make landfall, aiming to uncover the tactics employed by human smuggling networks. The coastline was under vigilant surveillance,
The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) has recently approved the national market release of Ozempic for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Currently, only the expensive brand-name version of this injectable medication, which contains semaglutide, is available. The Association for Access to Treatment (ITPC-MENA) has approached the agency to advocate for the availability of affordable generic versions, emphasizing that their use should not be misappropriated.
A first-year high school student at Argane Secondary School, located in the village of Taourirt in the Ida Ouklil community (Essaouira province), has been prevented from entering the school and continuing her studies because she was «wearing the niqab» according to a letter addressed to the National Federation of Associations of Mothers, Fathers, and Guardians of Students. In her letter, the student said the school administration treated her with «mockery», describing
The primary court in Salé has sentenced an Indrive driver to ten months in prison and a fine of 1,200 dirhams. He has also been ordered to pay 10,000 dirhams in compensation to the police officer injured during the incident, in addition to covering court costs and enforcement fees at the minimum rate. The court further ruled that the vehicle, its documents, and the driver’s license be returned to their rightful owner. The verdict follows the driver’s conviction on several
The Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, Azzedine El Midaoui, emphasized this Wednesday the importance of maintaining the free access to quality public services. During a press conference held in Rabat, he highlighted the latest developments in the sector and the ongoing achievements, which are rooted both in a national vision and a territorial approach.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is visiting Ceuta on Thursday, November 20, to inaugurate the city’s new maritime terminal and inspect the upgraded port facilities. The new terminal, completed after 45 months, faced multiple delays and budget increases, ultimately costing 22.4 million euros. The project includes modern infrastructure integrated into the city’s urban layout, featuring a new public square, the relocation of the Hercules statue to another site, and the
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