First Independent Mena Newspaper
The African Union (AU) is calling for a global map correction, challenging the centuries-old Mercator projection that drastically shrinks Africa’s size and influence in global perception. Backed by advocacy groups Africa No Filter and Speak Up Africa, the ‘Correct The Map campaign urges the adoption of the 2018 Equal Earth projection to accurately reflect the […]
In a historic move that redefines global diplomacy, the United Nations is relocating major operations from New York and Geneva to Nairobi, Kenya, signaling a shift in the center of global influence toward the Global South. By 2026, UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women will establish significant global offices in Nairobi — home to the UN’s […]
Morocco is the only Arab and African country to participate in “UNITAS 2025”, the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise, to be organized in the United States from September 15 to October 6, 2025. The year’s exercise features approximately 8,000 personnel from 26 allied and partner nations, including multiple ships, submarines, and aircraft (fixed wing and […]
Morocco’s National Tourist Office (ONMT) has picked the London-based Rooster agency to promote the country’s tourist destination in the UK and Ireland. Rooster’s mission includes managing media, collaborating with influencers, engaging travel industry professionals, organizing events, and enhancing Morocco’s Nation Brand. The British Communications agency has been chosen after successful marketing campaigns from late 2024 […]
Morocco’s southern port city of Laâyoune has recorded 796 tons of octopus landings within a month of the fishing season’s July 15 opening, marking a strong start to what officials describe as a digitally transformed marketplace that balances commercial interests with sustainability requirements. The harvest has maintained robust pricing levels, averaging 100 dirhams ($10) per […]
Falcon Energy Materials said it has begun constructing its pilot graphite processing facility within the Fluoralpha SA industrial zone in Morocco, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s plan to become a fully integrated supplier of battery-grade anode materials. The pilot plant, located near Jorf Lasfar, benefits from direct access to world-class port infrastructure, competitive […]
Morocco’s Interior Ministry has initiated unprecedented investigations into alleged systematic appropriation of public lands worth billions of dirhams, with suspicions falling on local elected officials accused of facilitating illegal transfers to influential real estate developers. Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit ordered comprehensive inquiries following confidential reports revealing an organized network specializing in the illegal acquisition of […]
A renewed wave of pan-Africanism is sweeping the Caribbean, manifesting through increased tourism, cultural exchanges, and ambitious economic partnerships as island nations seek to reconnect with their ancestral continent, centuries after the transatlantic slave trade. The movement extends beyond symbolic gestures, with Caribbean governments pursuing concrete initiatives including proposed shared currencies and enhanced trade links […]
All wars and conflicts experience watershed moments offering new opportunities for the sides involved to decide whether to continue the bloody journey leading to nowhere, or choose the path of peace and compromise. In October, the UN Security Council will hold a pivotal meeting on the Sahara conflict as the United States, France and the […]
The Libyan High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has urged the public to disregard any municipal election results not released through its official channels. At a press conference held over the week-end, the Commission warned that figures circulating on social media or other outlets are unreliable, emphasizing that verified results will only be published on its […]