Moroccan companies to benefit from the Finnish expertise in the clean technologies

Invited by the General Confederation of Moroccan Entreprises (CGEM), a Finnish delegation headed by the Minister of Environment conducted a conference, Thursday, in Casablanca with the objective of helping the Moroccan private sector benefit from the country's clean and green technologies.

Hashish smugglers use new routes, according to the Spanish Central Narcotics Brigade

According to the Central Narcotics Brigade in Spain, drug smugglers prefer to take new routes escaping the vigilance of the Iberian neighboring country. Nothing new, recalls Chakib El Khayari, an activist interested in the cultivation of cannabis in the region.

A Molenbeek’ square to bear the name of Loubna Lafquiri

In March 2016, Loubna Lafquiri, a Moroccan-Belgian national, lost her life in the infamous Brussels attack. Now, her name is going to be engraved on one of Molenbeek’ squares in an attempt to fight against hatred.

Algeria : Maghreb countries to make a joint application including Couscous on the World Heritage List

Algeria has expressed its wish of submitting a joint application to the UNESCO, including Couscous on the World Heritage List. The initiative revealed by APS comes a few years after the emergence of an endless debate between Morocco and Algeria regarding the origins of Rai music.

Will Morocco replace Algeria at the AU Peace and Security Council ?

After ratifying the protocol marking the creation of the African Union Peace and Security Council in a recently published Dahir, Morocco is free to apply for the leadership of the African body replacing Algeria. Meanwhile, the neighboring country is looking forward to getting a seat at the UN Security Council.

Diaspo #24: Rachid Yazami, the Moroccan inventor who wants to change the world

Rachid Yazami has been known for more than thirty years as one of the most successful Moroccan researchers. The polyglot and passionate scientist has traveled the world to introduce one of the most useful inventions : lithium ion batteries.

Saïd Abarnous' new play makes Sophonisba speak Amazigh again (Interview)

The Amazigh writer, poet and playwright, Saïd Abarnous has published Sophonisba, translating from French into Amazigh an eponymous play, written by Voltaire 300 years ago. The translation is now available in bookstores in the north of the Kingdom. Interview.  

Al-Quds status : Donald Trump reassures King Mohammed VI

In a message to the sovereign, the US president assured that he is determined to acheive a long-lasting agreement between Israel and Palestine. Donald Trump's letter was a way of reassuring King Mohammed VI regarding teh status of Al-Quds.

Global perceptions of US to harm its 2026 World Cup bid, warns USSF’s president

While Morocco is working on strengthening its candidacy to host the 2026 football tournament, the US is raising concerns about its joint bid.

Latifa Ibn Ziaten, the struggle of a Nobel Peace Prize candidate

Hospitalité d’Abraham, an association based in Lyon, France, submitted the nomination of Latifa Ibn Ziaten for the Nobel Peace Prize. An opportunity to take a look at the struggle of the activist who founded Imad Ibn Ziaten’s association for youth and peace.