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Death of Moroccan Rayan continues to prompt sympathy from around the world

The five-year old Moroccan boy, who died last week after being trapped in a well in the northern region of the country, continues to draw worldwide sympathy with the bereaved family and generate gratitude to the search teams. Following this tragic incident, King Mohammed VI offered in a phone call his condolences and sympathy to […]

Morocco celebrates Public Service Ombudsman Day on Dec. 9

Morocco is celebrating Public Service Ombudsman Day on Dec. 9, after King Mohammed VI gave approval for the celebration. The date carries symbolic and human-rights significance as it marks the establishment of the Diwan Al Madhalim in 2001, and holds a special place in the institution’s memory, a press release from the Kingdom’s Ombudsman said. […]

Africa’s critical mineral opportunity: from extraction zone into manufacturing and innovation hub

Africa, home to one-third of the world’s critical mineral reserves, stands at a crossroads: remain a source of raw exports or become a central player in the global energy transition. Despite abundant resources — including cobalt, lithium, copper, and rare earth elements — Africa received just 10.4% of global mineral exploration investment in 2024, down […]