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Emerging rural centers represent Morocco’s strategic response to demographic challenges facing countryside communities experiencing drought, water stress, and accelerating rural exodus effects, aiming to strengthen territorial resilience while supporting genuine rural middle class development. This evolving concept addresses rural depopulation dramatically accelerated by climate change and seven consecutive drought years. Developing authentic rural middle class […]
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Moroccan National Tourist Office unveiled their ambitious “Land of Football” campaign on November 18 in Rabat, celebrating the kingdom’s football passion one month before hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The initiative brings together sports, tourism, and national institutions to showcase Morocco’s readiness for welcoming the world. FIFA […]
The African Union (AU) underscored its commitment to spearheading the peace process in Sudan, emphasizing that sustainable solutions must follow the principle of “African solutions to African problems.” AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Bankole Adeoye, highlighted continuous coordination with the United Nations, through the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan to streamline […]
The humanitarian landscape in Sudan continues to deteriorate, with fresh data revealing that more than 100,000 civilians have fled Al Fasher in the aftermath of the Rapid Support Forces’ capture of the city. The International Organization for Migration reported on Monday, November 17, that over 100,500 people have dispersed across 23 localities in nine States, […]
Mauritania’s coast guard said over the week-end that theyrescued 227 irregular migrants aboard a boat traveling from Gambia off the coast of Nouadhibou in the country’s northwest. A statement by the coast guard said one of its patrols intercepted the boat after a “tragic” sea journey that lasted more than 10 days. The passengers, including […]
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Wednesday that a rubber boat carrying 49 migrants and refugees capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving 42 people presumed dead. The vessel, which departed from Zuwara on November 3, encountered high waves six hours into its journey, causing engine failure and overturning the boat. Libyan authorities […]
UNESCO and La Fondation Maroc 2030 have signed a landmark partnership agreement in Rabat aimed at promoting education, inclusion, and social cohesion through sport. The cooperation framework, which will run from 2025 to 2030, aligns with Morocco’s hosting of major international sporting events, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the U-17 Women’s World Cup […]
Morocco’s House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation Monday modernizing civil status administration procedures, marking a significant step toward streamlining bureaucratic processes for citizens seeking name changes and other civil registry services. The chamber approved Bill No. 16.25, which amends Law No. 36.21 governing civil status records. The unanimous vote in both the Interior Committee and […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in partnership with leading global sports brand PUMA, unveiled this Monday the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The ball, named ITRI, draws inspiration from Morocco’s centuries-old zellij art form – renowned for its intricate geometric mosaics – whilst symbolizing the […]
Tunisia has become increasingly unsafe for refugees and migrants, particularly from Sub-Saharan Africa, amid a surge in human rights violations that Amnesty International says amount to a dangerous dismantling of protections and a humanitarian crisis. In a newly released report titled “Nobody Hears You When You Scream: Dangerous Shift in Tunisia’s Migration Policy”, Amnesty International […]