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Morocco busts 2 drug smuggling attempts, arrests human traffickers

Moroccan authorities announced on Monday the seizure of nearly three tons of cannabis in two separate anti-drug operations carried out in the cities of Agadir (southern Atlantic coast) and Nador (North eastern region). In Agadir, two people, aged 37 and 39, were arrested by the local security agents at a road checkpoint .They were on […]

UNESCO deplores Turkey’s decision to change status of historic Hagia Sophia

As the Turkish President signed a decree on Friday converting the ancient Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a mosque, the UN cultural agency (UNESCO) said that it “deeply regrets the decision” made “without prior discussion”. UNESCO had earlier in the day called on Turkey to abide by its “legal commitments and obligations” in accordance with […]

Morocco’s Energy Regulator Sets New Tariff for Surplus Renewable Electricity

Morocco’s National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE) has established its first-ever tariff for surplus electricity produced under the country’s renewable energy and self-production laws, marking a significant step in building an evolving pricing framework for the national power sector. The rates, approved at a council meeting on February 17, take effect March 1, 2026, and will […]