UM6P UNESCO and OCP launch 6 million dollar platform for African development

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), in partnership with UNESCO and the OCP Foundation, is launching a pioneering platform dedicated to advancing development agendas with a strong focus on Africa. Announced on July 18 in Benguerir, this initiative comes with a financial commitment of $6 million and marks a tripartite collaboration for 2025-2027. It aims to «consolidate an alliance rooted in a shared determination to address African issues collaboratively». The initiative

Stellantis to build Fiat Giga Panda and Fastback in Morocco starting 2026

Starting in 2026, Stellantis will begin manufacturing the Fiat Giga Panda and Panda Fastback at its industrial site in Kenitra, Morocco. The initiative is expected to create an additional 3,100 jobs and produce 535,000 vehicles annually by 2030. The project aims to transform the site into a major hub in the global automotive industry, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and optimized logistics to serve regional markets. In this context, «the new Fiat Giga Panda represents much more

Diaspo #398 : From Belgium to Morocco, Sarra El Massaoudi celebrates our migrant heritage

Deeply committed to celebrating her dual heritage and amplifying diverse voices in Belgium, Sarra El Massaoudi is devoted to documenting the migration stories of both past and present generations. Her work of remembrance defines her contribution as a Belgian-Moroccan journalist, offering a fresh perspective on mobility as a shared chapter in the histories of both her countries.

Sahara : Tebboune accuses Morocco's backers of «imperialist» agenda

Last night, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sat down for an interview with local media, seizing the moment to criticize nations backing Morocco's position on the Sahara, dismissing them as «imperialists». «I will not abandon the Sahrawis to appease some and become an imperialist myself. Beyond our stance, the rest is a matter of imperialism. What do I stand to lose by continuing to support Western Sahara?» he questioned. «Today, Western Sahara is

South Africa : Will Zuma's party succeed in ousting the Polisario's main ally ?

As Jacob Zuma, the founder of the UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, visits Morocco, his party has issued a call for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign. Last Wednesday, the MK party gave the current head of state and leader of the African National Congress (ANC) a two-day ultimatum to step down. On Friday, July 18, the MK staged a protest outside the presidential palace in Pretoria, demanding Ramaphosa's ouster. They criticized what they termed as the ANC president's «negative

Algerian military delegation visits Mauritania to strengthen defense ties

An elite Algerian military delegation embarked on a three-day mission to Mauritania, as reported by Nouakchott-based media on Friday, July 18. The delegation visited the National Command and Staff School (ENCM), which operates under the Mauritanian army's General Staff. According to a statement from the Mauritanian military, this visit is «part of the military cooperation between Mauritania and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria». In April, Algeria and Mauritania had

The Polisario attends another meeting between the AU and the EU

The Polisario Front has firmly established itself as a regular participant in partnership meetings between the African Union and the European Union. On Friday, July 18, the Front participated in the preparatory meeting for the ninth session of the high-level dialogue on science, technology, and innovation policy between the two entities, set to take place in Brussels this October. «The preparatory meeting, organized via videoconference at the invitation of the European Commission,

A US think tank credits Algeria with a role in resolving the Sahara issue

Could Algeria persuade the Polisario Front to soften its stance on the Western Sahara issue? That's the suggestion put forward by an American think tank closely aligned with Israel, yet sympathetic to Algeria’s interests in the United States.

Morocco National Hackathon supports digitalization for four local NGOs

The National Hackathon for the Digitalization of Civil Society concluded on Friday, July 18, in Salé with the announcement of four winning projects. Supported by associations from various regions, the selected initiatives stand out for their strong local roots, ensuring that the backing they receive will have a meaningful impact.

Investigation into Mehdi Ben Barka's disappearance continues in Paris with renewed efforts

In Paris, the investigation into the disappearance of Mehdi Ben Barka, abducted in 1965 outside the Lipp brasserie, is still ongoing. His son, Bachir Ben Barka, was recently interviewed as a civil party. The hearing lasted two hours. He insists that «the investigation is not at a standstill» and praised the dedication of the current investigating judge. «In just one year, she has immersed herself in the case and is determined to move the investigation forward», he told