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Morocco Authorizes 3,000 MW of Renewable Energy Projects in Q1 2026 Alone

Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali told the Chamber of Councilors on Tuesday that Morocco authorized renewable energy projects totaling approximately 3,000 megawatts in the first quarter of 2026 alone — representing close to one third of the country’s current total installed electricity capacity — with associated investments estimated at nearly 22 billion […]

UK Defense Think-Tank: London Should Back Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Offering Workable Solution to Sahara Issue

The United Kingdom should support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan offering a workable solution to the Sahara issue, says a leading UK defense and security think-tank. The Moroccan Autonomy Plan “remains the only credible, lasting, realistic and constructive solution” to the Sahara conflict, says a report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). Following a paralyzing impasse […]

Islamic law and human rights: do they mix? (part II)

Muslim jurists can interpret Islamic law in a way that is consistent with international human rights law. Militants of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria have raised concern over the impact of a conservative interpretation of the Sharia (i.e. Islamic law). The jihadist group, which grew out of Al Qaeda in Iraq, proclaims itself […]