A study published in Nature uncovers a previously unknown North African genetic lineage from the African wet period, around 7,000 years ago. By analyzing ancient genomes from Taforalt (Morocco) and Takarkori (Libya), the researchers reveal unexpected connections between prehistoric populations in the Sahara and the Maghreb, offering fresh insights into human migrations and cultural exchanges across the region.
Malgré des pluies abondantes en mars, la récolte de blé au Maroc pour 2025 devrait rester en dessous de la moyenne des dix dernières années, selon un rapport récent du Département de l'Agriculture des États-Unis (USDA FAS). Bien que la production soit légèrement supérieure à 2024, les conditions chaudes et sèches en début de saison, combinées à une réduction de la superficie
Despite significant rainfall in March, Morocco’s 2025 wheat crop is expected to remain below the 10-year average, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS). While production is forecast to be slightly higher than the drought-affected levels of 2024, hot and dry weather early in the growing season, coupled with a reduced planted area, will limit overall wheat output. «Crops planted earlier in the season appear
Un estudio reciente, publicado en Nature, revela datos genómicos inéditos sobre el «Sahara Verde», una era húmeda africana de hace 7.000 años. A partir de restos hallados en Taforalt (Marruecos) y Takarkori (Libia), los investigadores han identificado una línea genética norteafricana hasta ahora desconocida, ofreciendo nuevas perspectivas sobre las migraciones humanas y los flujos genéticos a través del Sahara.
The new import tariffs announced by Donald Trump are based primarily on the United States' trade deficit with its partners. However, the calculation method adopted by the U.S. administration has raised many questions. Starting Saturday, a minimum tariff of 10% will apply to all imports, including those from Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, and several Gulf countries. Some nations will face steeper rates: 20% for the EU, 28% for Tunisia, 30% for Algeria, and 34% for China. In a statement released
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot appeared before the Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, April 2. In response to a question from Jean-Paul Lecoq, a communist deputy known for his support of the Polisario, Barrot reaffirmed France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, a decision officially announced on July 30, 2024. «A few months ago, we expressed our vision of the present and future of Western Sahara, which aligns with Moroccan sovereignty, in
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new two-year, $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement for Morocco on Wednesday, April 2. The arrangement, designed for crisis prevention, was granted due to Morocco’s strong institutional policy frameworks and economic fundamentals, according to an IMF press release. Morocco qualifies for the FCL based on its track record of implementing strong policies and its continued commitment to maintaining them in the future, IMF said.
During his working visit to Morocco from March 31 to April 4, Gustavo Pacheco Villar, President of the Andean Parliament, reaffirmed the regional legislative body's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the kingdom across all sectors. Speaking in Rabat on Wednesday, he also reiterated his support for Morocco’s territorial integrity.
Royal Air Maroc has suspended a Russian trainee pilot after he posted the Polisario Front flag on his Instagram account. According to the newspaper al3omk, the airline acted in response to complaints from several Moroccan activists on social media, who highlighted his support for the separatist movement. A Moroccan pilot working for the company revealed that a 16-year-old was responsible for exposing the incident. The teenager sent a message to the Russian pilot, urging him to remove the
To the disappointment of the Polisario and its allies in the European Parliament, the European Commission has opted not to condemn the recent expulsions of Spanish journalists from Western Sahara, as ordered by Moroccan authorities. Instead, the European Commission’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, provided a general response to a written inquiry from Spanish MEP Ana Miranda. «The EU reiterates the importance of upholding and protecting the
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