Professor Driss Guerraoui is now a member of Lisbon Academy of Sciences

Professor Driss Guerraoui was elected a member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences, becoming the first Moroccan to join this prestigious institution, founded on 24 December 1779 during the reign of Mary 1 of Portugal. The Academy of Sciences is a scholarly society dedicated to the advancement of science and learning, with the goal of promoting academic progress and prosperity in Portugal.  It includes the fields of the exact sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, medicine and

Tbourida, a surviving ancient sport in Morocco

Thousands of traditional horse riders gather every year in Mansouria to bring new blood into a Moroccan horsemanship known locally as Tbourida. The practice has attracted foreigners and international media which were curious to know more about the medieval hobby.

Morocco-Japan : Attijariwafa Bank joins Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited for Africa

Attijariwafa Bank and Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited, a direct branch of the Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the end of July, Attijariwafa Bank said on Monday. Through the Memorandum signed by Boubker Jai, Managing Director of Attijariwafa Bank and Bin Hafa, CEO of Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited, both parties agreed to develop a long-term partnership for large-scale operations in Africa. The memorandum aims at promoting cooperation

Morocco interested in Kenya’s cancelled presidential election

In Morocco, official media platforms have paid particular attention to the decision taken by the Supreme Court of Kenya that annulled the results of the presidential elections. Details.

Sweden puts on hold plans of building a youth care center in Morocco

The project of building care homes for Moroccan youths whose asylum applications have been rejected by Sweden has not seen any progress, Chinese news agency Xenhua reports today. Sweden’s plan is meant to help Moroccan asylum seekers return to their country with the help of Germany. According to the same source, last February both Sweden and Germany declared that they would collaborate to construct youth centers in Morocco for migrants deported from the two countries. Unfortunately

Morocco is the most prolific exporter to Spain according to Fepex

Morocco is the most prolific exporter to Spain according to recent data issued by the Fepex, Fruitnet reports. The kingdom shipped during the first semester of the current year 404 million Euros fresh vegetables and fruits to Spain. According to the same source the exports to Spain resulted in growth of 33 per cent. The organization said that the Spanish imports from Morocco, Costa Rica and Brazil «came in at 859 million Euros for the six-month period, representing 63.45 per cent of

The Spinosaurus aegypticus' lower jaw : The alleged seller denounces the accusations

Two days ago a couple of photos of the lower jaw of a Spinosaurus aegypticus, a dinosaur, were posted on the Internet. The fossils, found in a region called Kem Kem, southeastern Morocco, were believed to be for sale on Facebook. Responding to allegations, George Corneille, the man who posted the photos told Yabiladi his version of the story. 

The Executive Broad of the IMF concludes the second review of Morocco's economic performance

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a body responsible for conducting the day-today-day business of the international organization headquartered in Washington D.C, announced on the 1st of August 2017 that it concluded the second review of Morocco's economic performance maintained via a two-year Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) program, African review reports. The program according to the same source is set to provide financing, help resolve crises, and serve as

Fossils of a Spinosaurus aegypticus probably found in Morocco is allegedly for sale on Facebook

Fossils of one of the rarest dinosaurs in the world were discovered twice. The first time was in 1915 in Egypt while the second time dates back to 2013, when a group of scientists headed by Nizar Ibrahim, a German paleontologist, found fossils of «Spinosaurus aegypticus» in the region of Kem Kem, eastern Morocco. Fossils allegedly similar to the ones discovered in Morocco are being sold on the Internet by an individual called George Corneille as reported by Abdelouahed Lagnaoui, a

Morocco : The controversial cover of Jeune Afrique magazine

The last cover of Jeune Afrique, a weekply magazine based in Paris has made headlines in Morocco. On a red background, with a green cross inspired by the Moroccan flag the Magazine wrote «Terrorism : Born in Morocco». The cover contains also photos of terrorist cell’s members who carried out the twin attacks in both Las Ramblas and Cambrils, Catalonia. On Tuesday, the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) denounced Jeune Afrique’s cover by