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Debate over the future of Morocco’s sole oil refinery, Samir, has resurfaced following a vote in the upper house of parliament rejecting a proposal to transfer the company’s assets to the state, reviving broader discussions over government intervention, energy sovereignty and the cost of fuel in the kingdom. The proposal, which was opposed by the […]
The Moroccan national team secured a valuable 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday evening at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, United States, in their second Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions made a strong start, with Ismael Saibari finding the back of the net in just the second minute of […]
The second half of 2026 is set to be a pivotal period for Morocco’s natural gas sector, with two major drilling operations scheduled to begin in the Oriental region and a series of offshore projects advancing through the data-processing phase. The developments place Morocco at what analysts describe as a potentially transformative juncture in its […]
Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas has launched a new national initiative aimed at integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics into the country’s energy sector to address operational challenges and improve efficiency. The program, known as “New Energy Tech”, was announced on June 14 and seeks to enhance decision-making processes across Libya’s oil and gas […]
Morocco, the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals in 2022, have earned their deserved 1-1 draw against Brazil in their opening World Cup match played Saturday at the New York New Jersey Stadium. The Atlas Lions opened the score in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari lifted the ball over the Alisson Becker […]
Morocco is well-placed to integrate nuclear power into its energy mix, supported by an electricity grid exceeding 10 gigawatts, positioning it among a small group of African countries technically ready to pursue civilian nuclear programmes, Jeune Afrique magazine reported. This came after the World Bank Group ended a decades-long absence from nuclear project financing and […]
Morocco’s state-owned phosphate OCP Group is planning to raise up to $540 million through a subordinated perpetual bond to fund second phase of its ambitious industrial, energy, and environmental transformation strategy. The bond issue, approved by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), will be open exclusively to qualified Moroccan institutional investors from June 11 to […]
Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition, Leila Benali, participated in a conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, where she outlined the kingdom’s strategic vision for sustainable energy, industrial sovereignty, and regional integration. The event, titled “The Energy and Climate Challenges of a Kingdom in Transition,” was organized jointly by the EPFL Model United Nations and the Association des […]
Morocco has strongly condemned and denounced the heinous attacks carried out against the UAE through three drones, one of which targeted a power generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi. The condemnation was expressed by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the international organizations […]
A Moroccan nuclear expert was among the IAEA international delegation that travelled to Malta to conduct an Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) to assess the country’s regulatory framework for safety The IAEA mission, conducted at the request of the Government of Malta, took place from 24 May to 3 June 2026 and was hosted by […]