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Morocco is locking its airspace with the most advanced military technology in the region, the “Barak MX” air defense system, sending a strong message to the Kingdom’s enemies. According to press reports, Morocco’s acquisition of a top-tier interceptor system comes after the transfer of asymmetric terror tactics and drone technology to the Algeria-backed separatist groups […]
Egypt’s National Railways (ENR) has operated its 43rd special train to support the voluntary return of Sudanese nationals displaced by the conflict in Sudan. The service departed Cairo, on December 29, carrying 1,028 passengers, largely families, bound for Aswan, a principal transit hub for cross-border returns. The train was scheduled to arrive in Aswan at […]
Russia’s Federal Agency for Fisheries and Ocean Science announced the beginning of applications for fishing quotas in Morocco’s Atlantic waters, under the bilateral fisheries agreement signed on October 17, 2025 between the two governments. According to the official notice, Russian fishing companies can submit requests between January 12 and January 30, 2026 for quotas covering […]
Morocco’s aerospace industry approaches 2026 within an upward momentum dynamic, with exports exceeding 23.65 billion dirhams through October 2025, confirming sustained growth as the sector transitions toward higher value-added activities. The industry now encompasses over 140 companies covering high-value-added trades, reflecting diversification beyond traditional assembly and component manufacturing. This expansion demonstrates Morocco’s evolution from basic […]
Morocco has stepped up its commercial defense measures throughout 2025 to shield domestic industries from an alarming increase in imports sold at dumping prices or in excessive volumes. The Ministry of Industry and Trade has deployed a full arsenal of anti-dumping duties, provisional measures, safeguards, and extensions, to restore fair competition across several industrial sectors. […]
Morocco improved its business climate indicators, according to the World Bank’s second “Business Ready” report edition published Monday, December 29, 2025, in Washington, achieving an aggregate score of 63.44 points out of 100 and ranking second in both Africa and the Arab world. The kingdom’s score represents progress from the first report edition where it […]
The United Kingdom government has imposed visa restrictions on arrivals from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after Kinshasa failed to agree to measures enabling the return of illegal migrants and foreign national offenders. Under the move, fast-track visa processing for Congolese nationals will end, while preferential access for VIPs and politicians has been withdrawn, […]
Three people, including a one-year-old child, were killed when a building collapsed in Soweto, a township in Johannesburg, in the early hours of Sunday, December 28. The Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (JEMS) reported receiving an emergency call shortly after 3:00 a.m. local time (0100 GMT). Six people were inside the structure at the time; three […]
The Moroccan national football team sealed its qualification for the round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after its commanding performance in Group A match against Zambia played on Monday evening at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Atlas Lions defeated Zambia 3-0, finishing the group stage at the top of […]
The African Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco is uniting Africans under the banner of sport. But Algeria has a different opinion. The country, ruled by anti-Morocco men in uniform, have portrayed the tournament in its official media as a political theater, proving that when diplomacy is in tatters, football can be weaponized. From the […]