Chefchaouen se encuentra entre las 20 ciudades designadas como «Cero Residuos» por la ONU.

Chefchaouen ha sido destacada entre las 20 ciudades líderes a nivel mundial en la iniciativa respaldada por la ONU «20 Ciudades Hacia el Cero Desperdicio», anunciada en vísperas del Día Internacional del Cero Desperdicio, celebrado el 30 de marzo. La ciudad marroquí se suma a un grupo selecto que incluye a Accra (Ghana), Bolonia (Italia), Kuala Lumpur (Malasia), San Francisco (Estados Unidos) y Yokohama (Japón), entre otras. Estas ciudades son

Morocco's Chefchaouen among 20 cities named «Zero Waste» by the UN

Chefchaouen has been selected among the world’s first 20 cities recognized under the UN-backed «20 Cities Towards Zero Waste» initiative, unveiled ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on March 30. The Moroccan city joins a select group including Accra (Ghana), Bologna (Italy), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), San Francisco (United States), and Yokohama (Japan), among others, recognized for their efforts in waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable urban practices. Led by

French Minister Forissier to visit Morocco for World Cup 2030 and wheat talks

The French Minister for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness, Nicolas Forissier, is set to visit Morocco on April 2 and 3. In addition to discussions on projects linked to the organization of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, wheat is also expected to feature on the agenda. As part of the visit, Forissier will tour the headquarters of the National Federation of Milling in Casablanca on Friday morning, where he is scheduled to meet its president, Abdelkader Alaoui. «This event will take place within

Algeria: The Sahara absent from Ahmed Attaf’s European talks

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held talks on Monday and Tuesday with his Croatian and Belgian counterparts, in meetings held in Zagreb and Brussels, respectively, without the Western Sahara issue featuring on the agenda. Official Algerian communication surrounding the visits instead highlighted Algiers’ intent to strengthen economic ties with both Croatia and Belgium, with a particular focus on hydrocarbons and renewable energy. The absence of any reference to Western Sahara was

PJD praises Spain's refusal to support US military action against Iran

The General Secretariat of the PJD «warmly applauded», in a statement, the Spanish government’s refusal to allow the United States military to use the Rota and Morón bases in what it described as a «Zionist-American attack against Iran», as well as the broader repercussions of what it called an illegal war on the region. The Islamist party hailed what it described as a «model stance that should serve as an example for all countries, organizations, and

330,000 signatures against daylight saving time: Impact on Moroccans’ health?

As the debate over daylight saving time reignites in Morocco, a national campaign and an online petition have emerged, urging a return to Greenwich Mean Time due to concerns over the negative impact on health and performance. Health expert Tayeb Hamdi highlights the biological disruptions caused by clock changes and emphasizing the potential risks to mental and physical well-being.

AFCON and fake news: Moroccan journalists push back

The AFCON Morocco–Senegal final sparked an unprecedented wave of misinformation, with false claims spreading rapidly from social media to newspapers. Moroccan journalists, navigating this surge, navigating this wave, share their views on the phenomenon, the race for clicks, and the growing impact of misinformation on media credibility.

Future of MINURSO: UN delegation moves to Nouakchott after Laayoune

A United Nations delegation tasked with reviewing the mandate of MINURSO has completed its visit to the Sahara, which took place from March 24 to 30, before continuing on to Nouakchott, Mauritania. There, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior civilian and military officials. The delegation was notably received by the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ould Soueidatt, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Abdellah Mahmoud Ibrahim. Discussions focused on

Italy and Spain dismantle a network smuggling hashish from Morocco

Italian authorities, in coordination with their Spanish counterparts, have dismantled an international drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals across Italy and Spain. The suspects are accused of smuggling hashish from Morocco into Europe. Investigations revealed that the network sourced large quantities of hashish from Morocco, which were then distributed in Milan, southern Italy, and Barcelona through a coordinated cross-border operation using sophisticated evasion

Young Moroccan inventor Amine Akhbach creates smart solutions from childhood curiosity

In the quiet village of Tafza, 14-year-old Amine Akhbach's restless nights are filled with dreams of invention, transforming discarded devices into innovative solutions that have earned him national recognition. From a smart helmet for the visually impaired to an earthquake aftershock detector, this young Moroccan inventor’s passion for creation is fueled by curiosity and a desire to serve his community.