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Morocco PM visits Gotion High Tech Factory in Hefei

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch visited the Gotion High Tech factory in Hefei, China, on Friday and inquired about the progress of works at the Kenitra gigafactory during a working meeting with the group's chairman, Zen Li. On the sidelines of his trip to Beijing to represent King Mohammed VI at the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Akhannouch also visited Gotion High Tech's «United Cell Line» gigafactory, considered the «signature» factory of

Moroccan tennis star Malak El Allami makes history at US Open Juniors

Malak El Allami, an 18-year-old Moroccan tennis player, has achieved a historic milestone by reaching the finals of the 2024 US Open Juniors doubles tournament. Partnering with Norway's Emilie Sartz Lunde, El Allami secured her place in the final after defeating the Czech duo of Krejcova and Katerina in the semifinals. The Moroccan-Norwegian pair triumphed over their Czech opponents with a convincing score of 6-3, 6-4. This victory marks the first time a Moroccan tennis player has ever reached

Navantia marks milestone in construction of Moroccan patrol vessel

On Friday, September 6, Spain's state-owned Navantia Group announced the keel-laying ceremony for the deep-sea patrol vessel commissioned by the Royal Moroccan Navy. The event was attended by the Colonel Major of the Moroccan Navy, Mohammed Sallouh, and the President of Navantia, Ricardo Domínguez, according to a media outlet in Cadiz. This milestone marks the start of construction on the slipway, while fabrication of the next blocks will continue in the various workshops. The Moroccan

British MP pushes London to align with France on Sahara position

Supporters of Morocco are rallying within the British Parliament. According to a document from the House of Commons consulted by Yabiladi, Conservative MP Andrew Murrison submitted two written questions regarding the Western Sahara issue to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government on Thursday, September 5. Murrison inquired if the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth, and Development had begun evaluating the possibility of aligning the UK's support for Morocco's autonomy

Morocco dominates Gabon 4-1 in CAN 2025 qualifiers

The Moroccan national football team defeated Gabon 4-1 in the Morocco-2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (Group B), held on Friday at the Grand Stade d'Agadir. The Atlas Lions opened the scoring through Hakim Ziyech (10th minute), who converted a penalty awarded to Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. Gabon had a chance to equalize in the 16th minute, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a penalty. A second penalty, awarded to Morocco following a foul on Soufiane Rahimi, allowed Ziyech (26th

Morocco thwarts over 45,000 irregular migration attempts so far in 2024

The Ministry of the Interior has reported that a total of 45,015 attempts at irregular migration have been thwarted since the beginning of 2024, thanks to the resilience of border and coastal surveillance systems. According to data from the department, 11,323 attempts were foiled in the M'diq prefecture and 3,325 in the province of Nador during the month of August, involving various nationalities. Similarly, the security services dismantled 177 migrant smuggling networks, while 10,589

Morocco credits Polisario exclusion for summit success with China and Indonesia

On condition of anonymity, Moroccan diplomats accuse Algeria of imposing the Polisario at African Union summits with its international partners, using «false documents» and «recourse to violence», reports La Razon. At the recent Africa-Japan Forum, held from August 23 to 25 in Tokyo, «since the Japanese organizer does not recognize the pseudo 'SADR' and has never invited it, Algerian diplomacy resorted to fraud and the use of false documents, in addition to

«Ombres de mon passé» : 40 years of black and white photography by Noureddine El Warari

The «Ombres de mon passé» exhibition by Moroccan-American artist Noureddine El Warari will be held at the Espace Rivages of the Fondation Hassan II pour les Marocains Résidant à l'Étranger from September 12 to 29, 2024. The event, which opens on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m., will showcase the work of a multidisciplinary photographer, master printer, and lecturer at Santa Monica College. Noureddine El Warari, who has resided in the United States

Germany deports rejected Moroccan asylum seeker

A Moroccan refugee, who had been living in Apolda, Germany, was deported back to Morocco on Thursday, German media reported on Friday. The man, who had committed multiple crimes, was flown from Frankfurt to Casablanca on Thursday evening, according to a spokesman for the German interior ministry. A few days prior to his deportation, the individual was held in a deportation center in Rhineland-Palatinate. He had arrived in Germany in 2014 and was required to leave the country since 2017, based

35 hospitalized after eating street food sandwich in Casablanca

At least 35 people suffered from food poisoning on Wednesday in Casablanca’s Sbata arrondissement after consuming «khobza Ajiba», a popular street food sandwich made with mashed potatoes. Local media reported that the victims were rushed to the Ben M’sik Regional Hospital after exhibiting symptoms of food poisoning. The father of two of the victims, who were admitted to the hospital after eating the same sandwich, told the Arabic-language newspaper Al3omk that the meal

Douar Shems'y : A safe haven for orphans of the Al Haouz Earthquake

In the Amizmiz commune, nestled in the heart of the High Atlas mountains, lies the remarkable village of «Douar Shems'y», a sanctuary designed to provide a new home for children orphaned by the earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region in September 2023. Situated about 60 kilometers southwest of Marrakech, this model village, aptly named «Shems'y» (Arabic for «my sun»), symbolizes the hope and warmth it brings to the lives of these children. Built in

Imane Berchane, first Moroccan woman named Obama Scholar

Imane Berchane, co-founder of Robots & More and LOOP For Science & Technology, has been selected to join the seventh cohort of Obama Scholars, which includes 30 emerging global leaders. As part of this Obama Foundation initiative, Berchane will spend the 2024-2025 academic year at either Columbia University in New York City or the University of Chicago. «Imane Berchane is a tech social entrepreneur and STEM advocate, and Techwomen alumna working to advance gender and social

Moroccan architect Aziza Chaouni wins award for earthquake-proof sustainable house design

On Wednesday evening, the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) announced the winners of its 2024 Design Award, including Moroccan architect Aziza Chaouni, who was recognized for a prototype of a «sustainable earthquake-proof house» developed by her design office. Chaouni's project, conceived in the aftermath of the Al Haouz earthquake, was awarded in the impact category for its demonstration of «the ability to produce and develop projects through social and economic

Mauritania holds meetings with Morocco and Algeria in Beijing

The Mauritanian Foreign Minister held separate meetings with his Moroccan and Algerian counterparts in Beijing on the sidelines of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum summit. «We reviewed the close bilateral relations between our two countries and discussed ways to strengthen and consolidate them for the benefit of our two brotherly peoples. We also addressed issues of common interest», Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug wrote on X following his talks with Nasser Bourita. An hour after his

China-Africa Forum : Algeria prioritizes economic cooperation over Polisario support

On Thursday, September 5, Algeria's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, delivered his country’s statement at the China-Africa summit. Notably, Attaf did not reiterate Algeria's usual stance in Beijing, which typically includes calls «to end decolonization in Western Sahara» and «to organize a self-determination referendum» for the region. Instead, the foreign minister focused on economic matters, emphasizing Algeria's commitment to China's «Belt and Road»

Heavy storms expected in Morocco from Friday to Saturday

Very heavy thundershowers accompanied by hail and gusty winds are expected in several Moroccan provinces from Friday to Sunday, according to the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). A red alert has been issued for the provinces of Zagora, Tinghir, Errachidia, Ouarzazate, and Tata, forecasting very heavy thundershowers (70-120 mm) from Friday at 6 PM to Sunday at 11 PM. An orange alert (30-70 mm) is in place for the provinces of Assa-Zag, Taroudant, Midelt, Es-Semara, Figuig, Azilal,

Morocco coach aims to maintain competitiveness in Gabon, Lesotho matches

Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco's national football team, held a press conference on Thursday, September 5, 2024, ahead of the team's upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco's national football team, said Thursday in a pre-match press conference that the games against Gabon and Lesotho would be challenging. «We want to maintain competitiveness and see the level of competing teams», he stated.

Moroccan-Dutch man arrested in Melilla denies fleeing treatment

A 36-year-old Moroccan-Dutch man, recently apprehended in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, has denied allegations of fleeing his mandatory psychiatric treatment in the Netherlands. According to the Dutch newspaper DE STENTOR, the man claims he was visiting family in Morocco while awaiting admission to a forensic institution. The individual, identified only as M.B., was convicted last year by a Limburg court for attempted manslaughter and deprivation of liberty. He received a two-year