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A gathering held recently in Washington brought together senior figures from American political life to celebrate the longstanding friendship between Morocco and the United States, timed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event was organized by the Adams Memorial Foundation, a body dedicated to preserving the legacy of John Adams, the […]
Libya’s Government of National Unity has established an emergency Committee to investigate the causes of persistent electricity outages and propose solutions to improve grid stability and ensure fair load shedding across regions. The decision was announced during a high-level meeting chaired by Minister of State for Prime Minister and Cabinet Affairs Mohammed Ben Ghalbon, with […]
Morocco welcomed a record 19.8 million international tourists in 2025, overtaking Egypt and consolidating its position as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations, according to the OECD’s Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report. The figure represents a 14% increase from 2024 and exceeds Morocco’s official target of 17.5 million visitors set under its 2023-2026 tourism […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has significantly increased its financial commitments to Mauritania, with its investment portfolio rising from $147 million to $659 million over the past three years. The $512 million expansion reflects a more than fourfold increase in support and underscores a deepening partnership between the AfDB and Mauritania. The funding is directed […]
The Casa Anfa stage hosted an evening dedicated to Afro-contemporary music on Sunday as part of the 19th edition of the Jazzablanca festival, headlined by performances from Nigerian artist Oxlade and French-Haitian singer Naïka, two rising figures on the international music scene. The night opened with Oxlade, a rising figure in Afrobeats, who quickly built […]
Algeria’s legislative elections were overshadowed by signs of weak voter participation at 20.7%, with authorities extending voting by an hour and urging citizens to head to the polls as polling stations in parts of the capital appeared largely empty. The vote took place as Algeria’s national football team was preparing to face Switzerland in a […]
The United States’ recent decision to reopen its market to Moroccan phosphate fertilisers is welcome commercial news for OCP Group — but, as editorialist of Aujourd’hui le Maroc argues, its significance extends well beyond the immediate commercial impact. For the author, the development primarily validates a decade-long strategic transformation at one of Morocco’s most important […]
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has hailed Morocco’s qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada, saying that the Atlas Lions continue to make history on the global stage. CAF noted in a statement posted on its official website that Morocco has become the first […]
A cooperation agreement was signed on Saturday in Larache between the Royal Moroccan Triathlon Federation (FRMTI) and its Spanish counterpart (FETRI), marking a new step in strengthening ties between the two countries in the field of triathlon. The agreement was sealed on the sidelines of the Larache International Triathlon, held from July 3 to 5, […]
Morocco’s national football team booked its place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Canada 3-0 on Saturday at Houston Stadium. The Atlas Lions produced a commanding 3-0 victory, showcasing defensive resilience, teamwork, and determination against Canada which was making its first-ever appearance in the World Cup Round of 16. The […]