WHO declares public health emergency over resurgence of Mpox in Africa

On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) activated its highest international alert level in response to the resurgence of mpox cases in Africa. «Today, the emergency committee met and advised me that, in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice», said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a press conference. «WHO is committed in the days and weeks ahead to coordinate the global

Morocco-US military exercise «Arcane Thunder 24» concludes in Agadir

The Morocco-US military exercise «Arcane Thunder 24» concluded on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Southern Zone General Staff in Agadir. This exercise took place from August 5 to 14, 2024, in Agadir, Guelmim, Cap Draa, and Tan Tan. This is the second edition of the «Arcane Thunder» exercise, and it was held in Morocco for the first time, with the participation of around 300 personnel. Featuring both an academic training phase and an execution phase, «Arcane

Morocco PM Aziz Akhannouch attends 80th anniversary of Provence Landing in France

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch represented King Mohammed VI at the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the landing in Provence, held on Thursday in Saint-Raphaël (southeastern France) under the presidency of French President Emmanuel Macron. The Head of Government was accompanied at the ceremony, which took place at the Boulouris National Necropolis in Saint-Raphaël, by the King's Ambassador to France, Samira Sitail. This event is part of a series of international

Mpox : L'OMS déclenche son plus haut niveau d'alerte mondiale

L'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) a déclenché, mercredi, son plus haut degré d'alerte au niveau international face à la résurgence des cas de mpox en Afrique. «Aujourd'hui, le comité d'urgence s'est réuni et m'a fait savoir qu'à son avis, la situation constitue une urgence de santé publique de portée internationale. J'ai accepté cet avis», a déclaré lors d'une conférence

King Mohammed VI honors Soufiane El Bakkali for Olympic gold in Paris 2024

On Wednesday at the Royal Palace in Tetouan, King Mohammed VI received athlete Soufiane El Bakkali, the gold medalist in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. On this occasion, the sovereign awarded Soufiane El Bakkali the Ouissam Al Arch of the Commander’s Order. The audience, which took place in the presence of Abdeslam Ahizoune, President of the Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation (FRMA), reflects the King’s unwavering commitment to youth and the

Le Maroc et le Tchad confirment l’excellence de leurs relations à Dakhla

Le Maroc et le Tchad ont convenu «de renforcer davantage leur partenariat, placé sous le signe de la coopération Sud-Sud», indique le communiqué conjoint signé par le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des Marocains résidant à l’étranger, Nasser Bourita, et le ministre d'État, ministre des Affaires étrangères, de l'Intégration africaine, des

Le Roi Mohammed VI décore le double champion olympique Soufiane El Bakkali

Le Roi Mohammed VI a reçu, mercredi au Palais royal à Tétouan, l’athlète Soufiane El Bakkali, médaillé d’or du 3.000 m steeple masculin lors des Jeux olympiques d’été (Paris 2024). Le souverain a, à cette occasion, décoré Soufiane El Bakkali du Ouissam Al Arch de l’Ordre de Commandeur. Cette audience, qui s’est déroulée en présence du président

Sahara : Chad opens consulate general in Dakhla

Morocco Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita and his Chadian counterpart Abderrahmane Ghoulamallah, Spokesperson for the Government of the Republic of Chad, inaugurated today in Dakhla the Consulate General of the Republic of Chad. ??-??| أشرف السيد ناصر بوريطة ووزير الدولة وزير الشؤون الخارجية والتكامل الإفريقي والتعاون الدولي والتشاديين في الخارج، الناطق الرسمي باسم

Moroccan film «Quitte ou Double» wins grand prize at Cuban Film Festival

Rachida Saadi's Moroccan film, «Quitte ou Double», has clinched the Grand Prize at the International Film Festival in Guevara, eastern Cuba. Starring Farah El Fassi, the film follows a young woman on a perilous journey that puts her and those around her in danger. The movie delves into the multifaceted issue of addiction, exploring its devastating impact on individuals, society, and the economy. The movie triumphed at the festival ahead of its Moroccan cinematic release later this

Beach volleyball : Morocco Women's national team qualifies for World Cup-2024 in China

The women's national beach volleyball team (U19) has qualified for the World Cup, scheduled for August 27 to September 1, 2024 in China’s Shangluo. The national team, made up of Aida Lamzouk and Imane Fakhr, qualified for the Chinese World Cup after winning the silver medal at the African Beach Volleyball Championship, which took place in the Moroccan town of Martil, said the Royal Moroccan Volleyball Federation (FRMVB) in a statement. The men's national U20 volleyball team booked its