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The first edition of the International Ports and Ecosystem Exhibition was inaugurated Wednesday in El Jadida, in the presence of several decision-makers, experts, and national and international operators from the maritime and port sectors. The event provides a strategic platform for exchange, experience-sharing, and the development of partnerships in response to the major changes sweeping […]
Tangier hosted on Tuesday the Continental Youth Symposium under the theme “African Youth at the Frontier of Technologies, Innovation, Sovereignty and Jobs in the Digital Age,” an event organized by the Pan-African Youth Union (PYU) and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). African youth leaders, policymakers, experts, and development partners gathered on the sidelines […]
The 4th edition of GITEX Africa Morocco is set to take place from April 7 to 9 in Marrakech, and all indicators point to a landmark event. With over 1,450 exhibiting companies and startups, more than 400 international investors representing over 350 billion dollars in assets, participants from over 130 countries, and an expected attendance […]
International medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) warned that sexual violence is being systematically used as a weapon of war in Sudan’s ongoing conflict between the military and the Rapid Support Forces. The war, which erupted on the 15th April 2023, is under investigation by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes and crimes […]
The Parliamentary caucus of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement has voted overwhelmingly to remove Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba, marking the first attempt by the party to unseat a sitting speaker through a vote of no confidence. Lawmakers said the decision was reached during a caucus meeting in Juba on Tuesday, March 31 and has […]
Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, received the “Ambassador of the Year” distinction from the Washington Educational and Cultural Attaché Association (WECAA) during a ceremony on Monday at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, reported the news outlet barlamanetoday. The award comes as Morocco and the United States mark 250 years […]
The ongoing war targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure and nuclear facilities is expected to significantly weaken Tehran’s ability to project power through allied armed proxies across the Middle East and North Africa, potentially reshaping regional conflicts from the Sahara to the Red Sea. US and Israeli strikes over recent months have damaged key elements of Iran’s […]
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah called for the acceleration of maritime border demarcation procedures with Malta and Greece, emphasizing the strategic importance of clearly defined territorial waters for Libya’s sovereign rights and regional stability. On 30 March 2026, Dbeibah directed the National Committee for Land and Maritime Border Demarcation, operating under the Ministry of […]
Saudi Arabia’s football federation has opened talks with several coaching candidates, including former Morocco head coach Walid Regragui, as it considers changes ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Saudi media reported. Saudi Sports Channel said negotiations with Regragui were at an advanced stage, estimating progress at around 80%, without citing official confirmation from either party. […]
Morocco U17 national football team have defeated Tunisia (2-0), Algeria (3-0) and Egypt (2-1) to secure their 5th North Africa Championship title before their final match against Libya next Sunday. The Atlas Cubs have dominated ongoing the North Africa Tournament qualifiers for U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2026. The tournament is taking place in Benghazi, […]