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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

Spain's security chief : Morocco poses no threat to national security

In response to inquiries from Iberian media, Monday, the head of Spain's National Security Department, General Loreto Gutiérrez Hurtado, stated that Morocco is not currently considered a threat in Spain's national security strategy. «We have working groups on Ceuta and Melilla, just as we do for all other autonomous communities», General Hurtado, who assumed office in November 2023, explained. «Our responsibility is to defend the state, and at this time, there's

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

Anti-trafficking organization urges Thai PM to help free Moroccans held by gang in Myanmar

A Thai anti-trafficking organization, Exodus Road, has sought the help of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to free 21 Moroccan nationals abducted by a human trafficking network operating on the Thai-Myanmar border, Thai media reported on Sunday. The organization decided to seek the Prime Minister's help after the Moroccan Embassy in Bangkok requested assistance from various agencies on May 17th in an official letter. These agencies included the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal

France's legislative election : Eric Ciotti promises renewed French-Moroccan relations

«If we win, we will rebuild relations of friendship and trust with the Kingdom of Morocco, which is a great country and a great democracy, for which I have a lot of respect, friendship, and consideration. Re-establishing relations is important», said Eric Ciotti, the French politician who has led The Republicans, a Gaullist party, since 2022, during Sunday’s early legislative elections in France. Eric Ciotti topped the election results with 41% of the vote in his stronghold

Netanyahu offers condolences to King Mohammed VI on Lalla Latifa's passing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his condolences to King Mohammed VI on the death of his mother, Lalla Latifa. «On behalf of myself and my wife Sara, I send my deepest condolences on the death of the mother of the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, Lalla Latifa», wrote the Israeli Prime Minister on his official X account in Arabic. باسمي وباسم زوجتي سارة، أبعث بأحر التعازي في وفاة والدة ملك المغرب، محمد

Spain to upgrade security of Mediterranean islets claimed by Morocco

The Spanish Ministry of Defense is planning to equip the Mediterranean islets claimed by Morocco with new aerial beacon and strategic satellite communication systems, reports OK Diario. The program, costing around 600,000 euros, will ensure that the military units deployed in Vélez de la Gomera, Alhucemas and Chafarinas considerably improve their capabilities. Following the high-level Moroccan-Spanish meeting held in Rabat on February 1-2, 2023, the Spanish Ministry of Defense

Algerian President extends condolences to King Mohammed VI on the passing of Lalla Latifa

The Algerian presidency swiftly reacted to the death of Princess Lalla Latifa, the mother of King Mohammed VI, by posting a message of condolences from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on its Facebook page on Saturday, June 29. «I learned with sadness the news of your mother's passing. In my name and in the name of the Algerian people, I address you, Majesty, to express my sincere condolences», wrote the Algerian President. It is worth noting that the Algerian Ministry of Foreign

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

Germany seeks skilled workers, streamlined repatriation in Morocco deal

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday that Morocco and Germany have agreed to closer cooperation plans on migration policy. «We want to attract well-trained people and improve cooperation on repatriations», Baerbock said after meeting with her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. The governments of Germany and Morocco seek to «jointly explore how we can strengthen each other as societies through collaboration», the German minister said, quoted by

Morocco travel alert : UK warns tourists of risks in crowded areas

The United Kingdom has updated travel advice for Morocco, a popular destination among British tourists. The Foreign Office's June 10th notice urges Britons visiting Morocco this summer to be cautious in crowded areas, around government buildings, on transportation networks, and at businesses catering to Westerners. Staying aware of surroundings and avoiding isolated areas at night are also important safety tips, indicates the notice. While the notice indicates that travel to any

Civil Guard busts luxury car cocaine smuggling ring from Spain to Morocco

The Spanish Civil Guard dismantled a criminal network that was transporting cocaine from southern Spain to Morocco, via Melilla, hidden in sophisticated false bottoms of high-end vehicles The operation resulted in the arrest of 13 people and the seizure of 37.5 kilograms of cocaine, valued at 1.2 million euros. Authorities also seized goods worth an additional 2.67 million euros. This success came after security agents began investigating the case last year, when they discovered an organized

Morocco, Italy sign MoU to boost collaboration in higher education

Morocco’s Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation and the Italian Ministry of University and Research signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of higher education on Friday in Rabat. The MoU, initialed by Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation Abdellatif Miraoui and Italian Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini, aims to foster collaboration in higher education, scientific research, and innovation between

Spain seeks Morocco's help in deadly drug boat attack

The government delegate in Andalusia, Pedro Fernandez, on Friday expressed confidence in Morocco's cooperation to identify and bring to justice the person responsible for the attack in the port of Barbate (Cadiz) by a drug boat last February that killed two Civil Guard officers. The Spanish official emphasized that the investigation into the case is still ongoing. Fernandez added that Spain has requested Morocco's cooperation in the investigation, citing the existing framework of

FC Barcelona welcomes back Moroccan futsal star Khalid Bouzid

Spanish futsal club FC Barcelona has announced the return of 26-year-old Moroccan player Khalid Bouzid, who joined Industrias Santa Coloma five seasons ago. The Moroccan international has signed a two-season contract with the Catalan club. Bouzid first played for Barcelona at the age of 15, winning two La Liga U19 championships (2015 and 2017) and the second division with the reserve team (2016/2017). In the summer of 2019 he left for Industrias Santa Coloma to make his debut in the first

Morocco and Germany form alliance for green hydrogen production and export

Morocco and Germany have agreed to form a climate and energy alliance, with Berlin supporting renewable energy expansion and hydrogen production in Morocco. According to Reuters, Germany aims to increase its reliance on hydrogen as a clean energy source to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, domestic renewable energy production won't be enough to meet their needs, requiring them to import up to 70% of their hydrogen in the future. «Morocco has the best conditions for the energy

Morocco discovers pristine 515-million-year-old fossils

A team of researchers from the University of Poitiers, led by Professor Abderrazak El Albani, has recently published an article in the prestigious American journal Science, reporting the discovery of two new species of trilobites in Morocco, preserved in exceptional condition. According to a press release from the scientific team coordinated by Professor El Albani, a teacher-researcher at the Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux in Poitiers, these fossil arthropods, found

Moroccan students to connect with astronaut aboard the International Space Station

The École Marocaine des Sciences de l'Ingénieur (EMSI) announced on Thursday that a live telecontact will be organized with the International Space Station (ISS). The event is scheduled for July 1, 2024. The event is organized in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA), the Russian Space Agency (ROSCOSMOS), and the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA). Bringing together students, professors, and special guests to