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At least 54 people perished in a devastating airstrike on a local market in Sudan’s western Darfur region, according to humanitarian organizations documenting the escalating civilian toll in the protracted conflict. Monday’s aerial bombardment targeted the village of Tora, located 80 kilometers north of El-Fasher, North Darfur’s provincial capital. The attack devastated a crowded weekly […]
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is facing a potential 10-year prison sentence as his trial over alleged corruption linked to his 2007 presidential campaign continues in Paris. Sarkozy is accused of striking a “corruption pact” with the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who allegedly funded Sarkozy’s campaign in exchange for political favors. The prosecution argues […]
A Tunisian student was arrested for storming the Rades Stadium during a 2026 World Cup qualifier between Tunisia and Malawi on Monday March 24, after he tore down banners supporting Israel and waved the Palestinian flag in protest. According to the General Tunisian Union of Students (UGTE), the student was taken into custody following the […]
Morocco and Spain have created the best climate ever for the development of their bilateral ties, Spanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares said. The two countries are reaping the benefits of the momentum launched by the joint declaration of 2022, signed by King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, Albares recalled at the Spanish […]
Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean telecom mogul Strive Masiyiwa, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Nvidia to establish Africa’s first AI factory. The initiative, which will integrate Nvidia’s advanced computing and AI software into Cassava’s South African data centers by June 2025, aims to equip African businesses, governments, and researchers with world-class AI infrastructure. This […]
Morocco has put a foot in the 2026 World Cup after its 2-0 win against Tanzania, in a qualifiers game in Oujda Tuesday. Tanzania showed resilience in the face of the Atlas Lions’ push in the first half, before Moroccan center back Nayef Aguerd broke the deadlock in the early minutes of the second half. […]
Morocco’s progress in consolidating the rule of law and promoting human rights was highlighted on Monday at a roundtable discussion in London’s Westminster Parliament. The event, which was attended by members of both Houses of the British Parliament, diplomats, and representatives of the Moroccan and Arab communities in the UK, focused on the issue of […]
Airbus’s Executive Vice President International, Wouter Van Wersch, described Morocco as a key market for the aircraft manufacturer, citing its “enormous” growth potential. “The Kingdom is a key country for Airbus. We have long-lasting relations and we aim to continue expanding our bilateral ties. It’s very important to us,” Wersch told MAP in an interview, […]
Officers from the Tangier Police Prefecture, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, on Tuesday apprehended a French national of Malian origin, residing illegally in Morocco. The individual was subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French authorities, according to a security source. The 40-year old suspect was arrested in a […]
Burkina Faso’s Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean-Marie Traoré, has commended Morocco’s leadership at the helm of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (CPS-UA). Traoré commended Rabat’s diplomatic approach in convening informal consultations on March 18 with six African nations—Burkina Faso, Gabon, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan—all currently undergoing political transitions. The meeting, held under Morocco’s […]