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Morocco sets record for frozen strawberry exports to Japan

In 2024, Morocco set a new record for frozen strawberry exports to Japan, reaching 5,972 tons valued at $9.9 million, a 14% increase from 2023, according to East Fruit. This follows a steady rise from 2022, when exports totaled 3,778 tons. Frozen strawberries have been exported to Japan since 1995, with the market becoming a key destination for Moroccan producers from 2015 onward. Over the past decade, exports have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. Morocco’s market

AKDITAL expands into Saudi Arabia : $200 million investment in Riyadh and Jeddah hospitals

The AKDITAL Group, a leader in Morocco’s private healthcare sector, is expanding its international presence by securing two major agreements in Saudi Arabia. Two memorandums of understanding have been signed with leading Saudi real estate partners: Wataniah Business Real Estate and Namaya (AL FOZAN Holding). These agreements, made under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Investment, will lead to the creation of two real estate companies dedicated to the construction and development of

Morocco-registered truck blocks entire French village, trapping locals overnight

A Moroccan-registered truck was stuck in a French village for nearly 18 hours, with the driver inside. The 30-ton vehicle became lodged on a narrow road in a small village located in the Drôme region, southeast France. In a report aired Tuesday on TF1’s LE13H news broadcast, it was revealed that the driver of the heavily loaded truck had followed his GPS without paying attention to multiple signs warning that heavy vehicles were not permitted through the village. The incident

CAF reschedules U17 Africa Cup of Nations final in Mohammedia to 3 PM

The final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 8 PM at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, will now kick off at 3 PM, according to an announcement by the sports channel Arryadia. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not provided any explanation for the schedule change. To reach the final, the Atlas Lion Cubs (U-17) secured their spot with a penalty shootout victory over Côte d'Ivoire, following a 0-0 draw. Mali advanced after

Morocco's ONMT unveils new flight routes to boost summer 2025 tourism

As part of its «Light In Action» strategy, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is expanding direct flight routes to boost tourism demand and enhance the appeal of various regions for the summer 2025 season. Agadir - New routes: Bordeaux and Amsterdam (Transavia), Bournemouth (Jet2) - Reinstated routes: Oslo (Norwegian), Berlin, Bristol, Edinburgh (EasyJet) - Total capacity: 73,000 seats Marrakech - New routes: Bordeaux (Transavia, Volotea), Malaga, Edinburgh,

Student stabs three classmates at Meknes school in Morocco

A serious incident occurred at Salah Eddine El Ayoubi middle school in the city of Meknes, where a female student stabbed three of her classmates with a knife on school grounds. According to the newspaper Al-Massae, one of the victims sustained severe injuries to her hand, raising concerns about the potential for permanent disability. The injured students were transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, while security authorities have launched an investigation under

«Everything went downhill» : Moroccan footballer Ihattaren reflects on losing his father

In a rare emotional moment, Moroccan footballer Mohamed Ihattaren shared a personal story about his late father during an appearance on Matchday by Supergaande. The RKC Waalwijk player reflected on how his father's presence shaped his early career—and how his passing marked the start of a difficult period. «When my dad was around, I could always say: my father’s here. That gave me so much peace of mind—I could just focus and perform», Ihattaren said, offering a

Tangier-Med : New deals to boost Morocco’s automotive industry

On the sidelines of the 8th edition of the Automotive Meetings Tangier-Med, two partnership agreements were signed this Wednesday in Tangier to support the continued growth of Morocco’s automotive industry. The first agreement—between the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, ANAPEC, and AMICA—aims to strengthen skills across the automotive ecosystem. It focuses on training qualified professionals tailored to the sector’s needs and facilitating their

Moroccan citrus industry gathers in Marrakech for pioneering National Congress

Faced with mounting challenges—climate change, water stress, rising costs, labor shortages, and international competition—stakeholders in Morocco’s citrus industry are joining forces to shape the future of the sector. From May 13 to 15, 2025, Marrakech will host the first-ever National Citrus Congress, initiated by the interprofessional group Maroc Citrus under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture. The goal: to make this event a strategic turning point for the

Hungary is set to expand its consular services to the Moroccan Saharan provinces

Hungary reaffirmed its clear support on Wednesday for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as the basis for resolving the Western Sahara issue, stating that it «must be the foundation» of a political solution within the framework of the United Nations. Following talks in Budapest with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó emphasized that Hungary’s position is in line with those recently reiterated by the United

Morocco's National Library embraces digital future with new partnership

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday in Marrakech. This agreement aims to promote the digitization of services offered by the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco (BNRM), on the sidelines of the third edition of the Gitex Africa fair (April 14-16). Signed by the Deputy Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and

Moroccan Badminton players blocked from competing under flag amid federation crisis

For several days now, badminton professionals have been posting videos calling for a resolution to lift the freeze on their national federation’s membership in international bodies. Such a step would finally allow players, referees, and technicians to represent Morocco in competitions abroad.

HACA : A comic book to break the silence on digital violence

Within the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA), the working group titled «Regulation and Digital Media», chaired by Narjis Rerhaye, has just released a comic book entitled Digital Violence: Breaking the Silence in Comics, available in both Arabic and French. The aim of this comic is to raise awareness and provide information about digital violence, emphasizing that such acts are neither inevitable nor tolerable. Through a series of illustrated scenes, the comic

Jidar-Rabat Street Art Festival celebrates 10th edition with global talent and new initiatives

The upcoming edition of the Jidar-Rabat Street Art Festival will take place from May 8 to 18, 2025, in the capital, celebrating the tenth anniversary of an event that showcases both global and national street art. This year, eleven walls will be transformed by street artists from eight countries: BEZT (Poland), Ratur (France), Smithe (Mexico), Demsky (Spain), Simo - Kyosuke Shimogori (Japan), NEAN (France), Lonac (Croatia), Iota (Belgium), MURFIN (Spain), Mundana (Ecuador), Masawi (Morocco),

Bank of Africa partners with TAPTAP SEND for fee-free global money transfers to Morocco

BANK OF AFRICA continues its commitment to Moroccans around the world by announcing a new partnership with the money transfer platform TAPTAP SEND. This collaboration aims to offer a fast, simple, and always accessible money transfer solution, available 24/7, with no fees, across key diaspora corridors. This service allows Moroccans residing abroad to send money to any bank account in Morocco. Thanks to the TAPTAP SEND app, transfers are instant and fee-free, from sending to receiving. By

Any US terrorist designation of Polisario could lead to trouble for South Africa

Any designation of the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization by the United States would have serious implications for South Africa, especially for advocacy and fundraising groups. This was discussed by South Africa’s Mail & Guardian in an article by U.S. foreign policy expert Michael Walsh. In his article, published Tuesday, Walsh interviews Zineb Riboua, a Moroccan research fellow with the Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. Riboua

France expands consular services to Morocco's southern provinces

For about a month, persistent rumors had been circulating. Now, the news is confirmed: France is expanding its consular services to Morocco’s southern provinces. The move carries significant symbolic and political weight, marking a concrete step toward implementing Paris’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara. According to Le360, and confirmed by a source to Yabiladi, a TLS Contact center—the operator responsible for processing visa applications to

Croatia joins growing European support for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan

Nasser Bourita’s European tour has sparked a significant wave of support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. Following France, Estonia, and Moldova, Croatia is the latest country to back the Kingdom’s position.

Moroccans spend nearly 6 hours daily on media

According to the Africascope Maghreb 2024 study by Kantar, Moroccans spend an average of 5 hours and 53 minutes per day consuming media—a figure that has remained stable compared to the previous year. The internet has now become the most frequently accessed medium on a daily basis, with 91% of the population going online each day—an increase of 8 percentage points from 2023. Social media dominates online activity, with Facebook (84%), WhatsApp (70%), and Instagram (60%) leading the

Eurpean Commission declares Morocco and six others as «safe countries» to curb asylum claims

The European Commission unveiled a new list of so-called «safe countries» regarding migration on Wednesday, which includes seven countries: Morocco, Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, and Tunisia. This classification aims to reduce the chances of granting asylum to citizens of these countries by expediting the processing of their applications, on the assumption that they generally do not meet the criteria required for refugee status, thereby facilitating their

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Washington	05:29	13:15	19:52
New York	04:54	12:56	19:41
Miami	05:51	13:21	19:49
Chicago	04:43	12:50	19:39
Los Angeles	05:08	12:53	19:30
Seattle	04:43	13:10	20:06