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Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) has launched the “Green Assets Cluster”, a strategic move seeking to position the city as a leading hub for carbon markets in Africa. The announcement of this landmark initiative was made Tuesday by CFCA Director General Saïd Ibrahimi during a conference held in Casablanca on “Scaling up carbon market in […]
Less than two years after seizing power, Niger’s junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani is struggling to contain a growing jihadist insurgency that threatens both his authority and national stability. Despite bold promises to restore security and sovereignty after the 2023 coup, Tiani’s regime faces escalating attacks from al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and Islamic […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump to express “his deep sadness” after catastrophic flooding killed at least 104 people in Texas. Many of the victims were campers and residents caught off guard by the rapid rise of floodwaters In his message of condolences, the King said he was deeply […]
China has officially launched its first rail-sea logistics corridor to Morocco, marking a significant milestone in Sino-African trade connectivity. The new route begins in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, and travels by rail through Poland, Germany, and Spain, before containers are transferred to ships in Barcelona and shipped to Tanger Med, Morocco’s largest port, […]
As SpaceX’s Starlink continues its rapid expansion across Africa, a new investigation by French Le Monde daily has revealed that the satellite internet service is being used not only by civilians and businesses, but also by jihadist and criminal groups operating in the Sahel. The report, based on interviews with military officials, analysts, and local […]
Morocco has strengthened its position in the global railway sector through high-level participation at two prestigious international conferences in Beijing, showcasing the kingdom’s achievements and future ambitions in high-speed rail development. The National Railway Office (ONCF) represented Morocco at the 106th General Assembly of the International Union of Railways (UIC) and the 12th World Congress […]
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured in Kenya on Monday as anti-government protests marking the historic “Saba Saba” Day erupted into violence across 17 counties. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over alleged government corruption, rising living costs, and police brutality, saw widespread clashes between protesters and heavily deployed security forces. Police fired […]
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) has unanimously adopted in Geneva a resolution proposed by Morocco on the harmful impact of corruption on the enjoyment of human rights. The resolution, supported by Morocco, in collaboration with Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Poland, and the UK, calls for a human rights-based approach in all anti-corruption […]
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has agreed to protect the registered copyrights of Morocco’s cultural heritage from illegal ownership, acquisition and usage. The agreement was inked Monday in Geneva by WIPO Chief Daren Tang and culture minister Mohamed Bensaid. The UN agency has pledged to ensure legal protection to the original Moroccan brands, artistic […]
Morocco’s Central Bank has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a centralized financial market infrastructure that enables the efficient flow of money securely across African borders, minimizing risk and contributing to financial integration across the Continent. Morocco becomes the 17th country adhering to PAPSS developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership […]