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From Tanger Med to Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantic, Morocco’s emergence as a leading maritime power reflects a long-term strategy championed by King Mohammed VI to transform the Kingdom into a gateway for global trade, regional integration and African development. Over the past two decades, the Kingdom has moved beyond a traditional port system […]
On July 23, 2026, Michael Achimugu, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) director of public affairs, published a scathing message on X threatening to recommend suspending Royal Air Maroc’s (RAM) operations in Nigeria. Instead, he listed three carriers as supposed alternatives, naming EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines and- surprisingly- Air Algérie. Algerian media seized on the mention […]
Morocco’s Royal Gendarmerie has seized more than three tons of cocaine in an operation off the coast of Tarfaya, foiling an international drug-trafficking attempt, Moroccan media reported. Forces from the regional command of the Royal Gendarmerie in Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra thwarted the trafficking attempt, seizing more than three tons of cocaine in what authorities describe […]
Morocco’s women football national team began their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 win over Kenya in their opener played Sunday at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The Moroccan goals were scored by Ibtissam Jraidi (netted two goals), Sakina Ouzraoui and Meriem Atiq as the Atlas Lionesses produced a dominant performance […]
Morocco has taken a further step toward finalizing its National Blue Economy Strategy (SNEB), with the Ministry of Economy and Finance’s Blue Economy Development Program Management Unit convening public and private stakeholders for “Blue Lab II,” a consultation meeting aimed at consolidating the roadmap before its presentation to the relevant interministerial commission. The event, held […]
The Moroccan under-16 boys’ national tennis team delivered a remarkable performance, winning the African Team Championships held in Polokwane, South Africa, and thereby securing their qualification for the World Championship. “The boys’ national team won the African Championship title following a flawless run marked by victories against Kenya, Egypt, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Algeria,” stated […]
The 21st edition of the Timitar Festival closed Saturday night in Agadir after three days of strong turnout across its two stages, capping what organizers and attendees described as a flawless edition of the annual music festival built around Amazigh culture and its dialogue with the wider world. The opening night set the tone, with […]
Mauritania’s Foreign Minister Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug held talks over the weekend with a United States congressional delegation in Nouakchott on means to strengthen relations between the two countries. Ould Merzoug highlighted Mauritania’s role in promoting stability in the Sahel and West Africa, attributing the country’s security to a comprehensive approach combining counter-terrorism measures, development […]
The Sudanese Army says it has regained full control of the strategic Export road linking Khartoum to North Kordofan after two days of intense fighting with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In a statement on Sunday, July 26, the Army said its troops captured the areas of Um Qurfa and Jarigakh, inflicting heavy casualties on […]
Libya’s Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah has directed the Ministry of Education to complete preparations for educational institutions and ensure the timely delivery of school textbooks ahead of the new academic year. During a meeting with Education Minister Mohammed Al-Qriou on July 26, 2026, Dbeibah stressed the need to follow approved timelines, continue teacher training programs […]