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Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired, on Monday at Mechouar Stinia–Sahrij Souani in Meknes, the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Moroccan International Agricultural Show (SIAM), held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, from April 21 to 27, under the theme “Agriculture and the Rural World: Water at the Heart of […]
Moroccan real estate businessman Anas Sefroui, one of the richest men in Africa, has set sights on buying Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, according to British tabloid The Sun. Sefrioui, who made his fortune through massive property development deals, has hired a top legal firm to look at potential takeover, said the newspaper. Other investors from […]
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has joined the world leaders in paying tribute to the life and legacy of Pope Francis who died at age 88 on the morning of Easter Monday. In a message sent to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, the Monarch offered his sincere […]
Fatalities among civilians were reported on Sunday April 20 in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, where at least seven people lost their lives due to artillery shelling allegedly carried out by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). A statement issued by the army’s 6th Infantry Division confirmed that a 120mm mortar had been […]
A memorandum of agreement was officially signed over the weekend in Nouakchott between national agricultural producers and vegetable distributors, marking a strategic move to enhance the marketing of domestically grown potatoes and onions. The agreement, which was witnessed by senior government officials and industry representatives, was facilitated under the guidance of the President of the […]
The official opening of the African Space Agency (AfSA) headquarters was held in Cairo on Sunday, April 20, where the facility was unveiled within Egypt’s national Space City. The agency, which is intended to serve as a central hub for Africa’s space ambitions, had been established following Egypt’s selection as host by the African Union […]
Amid a deepening U.S.-China trade war, Beijing has issued a stern warning to nations — particularly in Africa — not to strike trade deals with the United States “at the expense of China’s interests,” raising the stakes for countries already grappling with economic strain. China’s Ministry of Commerce declared it “will never accept it and […]
Morocco’s Institute for Transport and Logistics Training (IFTL) has partnered with globally acclaimed researcher Professor Rachid Yazami to develop a specialized electric vehicle battery maintenance program, marking a significant advancement in the country’s green transportation initiatives. The agreement, signed Monday in Nouaceur, establishes a bachelor-level vocational certificate in Electric Vehicle Battery Maintenance designed to create […]
Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment and Water has initiated preparatory studies for a major infrastructure project: a 420-kilometer highway connecting Fez to Marrakech via Meknes, Khenifra, and Beni Mellal, with an estimated cost of 28 billion dirhams ($2.8 billion). This ambitious project aims to strengthen north-central connectivity across the kingdom, serving as a “backbone” to stimulate […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended the political party of former president Joseph Kabila, accusing him of high treason over alleged links to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The Interior Ministry announced the suspension of Kabila’s People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD) and ordered the seizure of assets belonging to him and […]