First Independent Mena Newspaper
Nearly half of the Algerian population are under 30. They are unemployed, oppressed, and frustrated. And despite massive security clampdown, youth-led demonstrations continue to spread this weekend to several cities amid reports of thousands participating in marches and violent clashes between the demonstrators and the police. The demonstrations are organized by “Gen-Z 213” movement through […]
Morocco and Spain continue strengthening scientific and technological cooperation in renewable energy through two new projects selected under the INNO-ESPAMAROC ENERGY call for proposals. The fourth edition, announced at the 5th World Power-to-X Summit, mobilized 3 million dirhams in global financing supporting collaborative renewable energy, green technology, and water-energy nexus desalination initiatives, reported Maroc Diplomatique […]
Regional authorities convened in Nador this week to review construction progress on Nador West Med port, scheduled for operational launch by late 2026. The gathering emphasized this royal project’s strategic importance as economic and social development engine for Oriental Region. Governor of the Oriental Region Khatib El Hebil stressed strict deadline adherence for port commissioning, […]
Morocco’s National Library (BNRM) is taking part in the 11th edition of the Baku International Book Fair, currently being held in the Azerbaijani capital. As part of this cultural event, a partnership and cooperation agreement was signed between the BNRM, represented by its Director, Samira Malizi, and the National Library of Azerbaijan, focusing primarily on […]
Morocco’s aeronautic sector is expanding and attracting more investors and more major international aerospace players. German Masterflex group and French Duqueine group have launched lately construction works of their plants in Casablanca’s Midparc International Free zone. Masterflex will invest $5 million in its Casablanca production site. The plant will specialize in manufacturing sophisticated hoses and […]
Dozens of young demonstrators gathered peacefully in a central district of Rabat and other cities, responding to a call by the GenZ 212 movement. The protesters chanted slogans demanding improvements in healthcare, education, and stronger measures against corruption. Before dispersing, they thanked police officers for their restraint and presence. Other protests in Casablanca and Agadir […]
Morocco’s foreign direct investment inflows jumped 43.4% to 39.27 billion dirhams ($3.9 billion) through August 2025, according to Foreign Exchange Office monthly indicators. This performance significantly strengthens the recovery initiated in 2024, demonstrating renewed international investor confidence in Moroccan economic prospects. Investment flows have fluctuated considerably since 2021, when they totaled 20.12 billion dirhams. FDI […]
King Mohammed VI has hailed the strong ties of brotherhood and cooperation existing between Morocco and Iraq and renewed his determination to continue working together with the Iraqi President Abdel Latif Jamal Rachid to enshrine these ties in favor of the two brotherly peoples. This came in a message of congratulation the Monarch addressed to […]
Senegal is planning the construction of second refinery, SAR 2.0, by 2029, to increase its annual refining capacity and put an end to its paradox: exporting crude and importing refined fuel although it joined Africa’s oil-producing nations in 2024. Actually, Senegal finds itself in a paradoxical position: exporting its crude to Europe while importing both […]
Morocco and the European Union signed the exchange of letters amending the agricultural agreement binding both parties on Friday at the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, reflecting their strong partnership grounded in extended multidimensional cooperation. Signed on Morocco’s side by Ambassador to the EU, Ahmed Réda Chami, the agreement immediately enters into force provisionally, pending […]