EBRD reaffirms support for Morocco's energy transition with MAD 150 million loan

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reaffirmed its support for Morocco's energy transition by granting a MAD 150 million loan to PROCANEQ, a Moroccan-based company that provides mining subcontracting services to the OCP Group. To accelerate the sector's green transition, the EBRD funding will be used to purchase new equipment for extracting and transporting phosphate to processing facilities from several mines, the London-based institution said

UNESCO : Latifa Yaacoubi nommée présidente pour le Programme sur l’Homme et la biosphère

Le Maroc a été élu à la présidence du Conseil international de coordination du Programme de l’UNESCO sur l’Homme et la biosphère (CIC-MAB), pour un mandat de deux ans, en la personne de Latifa Yaacoubi, directrice générale de l’Agence nationale pour le développement des Zones oasiennes et de l’Arganier (ANDZOA). Cette nomination a été annoncée à Agadir, lors de la 36eme session du

Recensement : Le HCP lance la campagne de communication du RGPH 2024

Le Haut-commissariat au Plan (HCP) annonce le coup d’envoi de la campagne de communication du Recensement général de la population et de l’habitat (RGPH) 2024, ainsi que la présentation de l’identité visuelle et des slogans qui l’accompagnent et qui portent les valeurs ayant présidé à sa conception, mercredi 3 juillet à Rabat. A cette occasion, le HCP prévoit la projection dynamique des cartographies

Casablanca Fête de la Musique celebrates diversity with record attendance

The 2024 edition of the Fête de la Musique, organized by local development company Casablanca Events et Animation, was a resounding success. Held on June 28 and 29, the event aims to promote music in all its forms and celebrate cultural and musical diversity. Offering an opportunity for amateur and professional musicians to perform in public and share their passion with Casablancans and visitors to the city, the program boasted a diverse lineup of artists: Ganga Vives, Hasba Groove,

Morocco, US discuss deepening trade ties at FTA monitoring meeting

Representatives from Morocco and the United States met in Washington on Monday to discuss the implementation of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The 8th session of the joint committee tasked with monitoring the FTA was chaired by Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East, Bryant Trick. Discussions focused on ways to further develop trade and address remaining challenges. Minister

Football : Le Raja de Casablanca remporte la Coupe du trône

Une victoire surprenante et surtout méritée. Le Raja Casablanca s’est adjugé son neuvième titre de la Coupe du Trône de football (saison 2022-2023) en battant l’AS FAR avec 2 buts à 1 en finale disputée lundi 1er Juillet au Grand stade d’Agadir. Les «Vert et Blanc» ont ouvert la marque par le biais de Youssri Bouzouq (4e), avant que Amine Zouhzouh n’égalise pour les Militaires à la 28e

Green Hydrogen Morocco Camp kicks off in Benguerir

The first edition of the «Green Hydrogen Morocco Camp» was launched on Monday, July 1, at the Green Energy Park in Benguerir. This week-long initiative (running until July 6) aims to promote green hydrogen development in Morocco. The camp is a organized by the Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles (IRESEN), the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Morocco, and the MED-GEM network funded by the European Union. Participants

Moroccan footballer Abderrazak Hamdallah transfers from Al Ittihad to Al-Taawoun

Moroccan footballer Abderrazzak Hamdallah, 33, has signed for Saudi Arabian club Al-Taawoun to bolster the ranks of the Saudi first division soccer club. The Al Ittihad Jeddah striker is expected to join Al Qassim this week to finalize his transfer, according to the Saudi newspaper Arriyadia. He will undergo the traditional medical check-up at the club center before signing his contract and being officially presented to the media. Having joined Al Ittihad Jeddah in 2021, the former Olympic

King Mohammed VI's mother, Lalla Latifa, passes away

Lalla Latifa, the mother of King Mohammed VI, passed away on Saturday, June 29th, announced the spokesperson of the Royal Palace in a statement. «It is with immense sadness and deep affliction that we announce the death of HRH Princess Lalla Latifa, may God have her in His Holy mercy, this Saturday, 22 Dou Al Hijja 1445 AH, corresponding to June 29, 2024, wife of the late His Majesty King Hassan II, may God rest his soul, and mother of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist and

Pilule et clope : La bombe à retardement

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