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OCP Group, UM6P, US Regrow to create tailored carbon stock monitoring system for African soil

Morocco’s OCP Group, the world’s largest phosphate-based fertilizer producer, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), and Regrow, an American startup invested in the agricultural field, last week, signed a strategic partnership to develop a Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system specific to African soil. The system is based on the “DNDC” (DeNitrification-DeComposition) biogeochemical model, a […]

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A large march in Laayoune denounces ‘despicable terrorist attack’ on civilians in Es-Semara

A large march was held on Sunday in Laayoune to denounce the “despicable terrorist attack” perpetrated against civilians in the city of Es-Semara, the spiritual Capital of the Kingdom’s Southern Provinces. During the march, participants led by local Chioukhs, notables and elected representatives vigorously condemned the attack, calling it “a terrorist act committed by enemies […]

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German president’s apology for colonial-era killings in Tanzania, a welcome first step

During a visit to Tanzania, German President Frank Walter Steinmeier has asked the country and its people to forgive Germany’s colonial abuses under its colonial rule. Steinmeier’s move to ask for forgiveness from the descendants of hundreds of thousands of victims of violence committed by German colonial rulers more than a century ago has been […]

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Two Moroccan researchers join The World Academy of Sciences as fellows

Yahya Tayalati and Youssef Ouknine, two of Morocco’s top scientific researchers, have been made fellows of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) for the advancement of science in developing countries that has more than 1,400 scientists in around 100 countries. Tayalti from Rabat-based Université Mohammed V and Ouknine from Marrakech-located Université Cadi Ayyad are members […]

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DRC violence pushes internally displaced people to record 6.9 million — UN

The United Nations has cautioned that the escalating violence has pushed the number of internally displaced people within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to a record 6.9 million, many of whom are in desperate need of assistance to meet their basic needs. “The IOM is intensifying its efforts to address the complex and persistent […]

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Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum aims to boost funding for agrifood systems in Sahel

Governments from Africa’s Sahel have recently met with potential donors and other organizations at the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum 2023, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), where they presented dozens of projects aimed at boosting agricultural production and food security in a sustainable and profitable way. The FAO’s matchmaking initiative, […]

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Tenth General Assembly of African Union of the Blind held in Rabat

The 10th General Assembly of the African Union of the Blind (AFUB) is held in Rabat this October 27-30, under the theme “Unity and solidarity”. This General Assembly, held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, aims to draw inspiration from and highlight distinguished African and international experiences, capable of contributing to the achievement […]

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Moroccan emergency humanitarian assistance distributed in Al-Quds

The humanitarian assistance dispatched to the Palestinian population at the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, has been distributed on Thursday at the Palestinian Red Crescent association hospital in Al-Quds. The Moroccan emergency humanitarian aid is made up of large quantities of food aid, water, and medical products. The Rabat-based Bayt […]

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Sahrawi Movement for Peace holds its second international conference for dialogue and peace

The Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP), led by Lhaj Ahmed Barikalla, is organizing its second international conference for dialogue and peace this October 27- 28 in Dakar. The Sahrawi Movement for Peace, as an emerging political force, represents Sahrawis who do not identify with the Polisario’s political project and aims to bring closer the positions […]

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Japan backs Benin’s counterterrorism efforts with equipment worth $2.7m

Japan will provide Benin with rolling stock worth $2.7 million to contribute to the fight against terrorism in the north of the West African country. The assistance was the subject of an agreement signed by Ichijo Motonbu, the interim Chargé d’Affaires at the Japanese embassy in Benin, and Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Finance and Economy Minister […]