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Morocco’s University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) inaugurated Monday in New York its United States Global Hub in a bid to connect African talent and research ecosystems with global academic, entrepreneurial, and industrial partners. This new UM6P Global Hub, with offices in New York and Cambridge (Massachusetts), reflects a deliberate approach to position Africa’s sustainable development […]
Morocco has strongly condemned Israel’s heinous aggression on Doha and denounced the violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly State of Qatar. Morocco reiterated, in a statement issued this Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its full solidarity with the State of Qatar against anything liable to jeopardize its security, its territorial integrity, and […]
Moroccan watermelon exports to the European Union have soared by more than 53%, according to trade data from Euroestacom, positioning Morocco as the EU’s leading supplier of the fruit ahead of Spain. Between January and June, Morocco shipped over 130,000 tons of watermelons to EU markets, up from approximately 85,000 tons during the same period […]
Ryanair has announced it is cutting nearly one million seats from its Spanish operations due to rising airport fees and underutilized infrastructure. The Irish low-cost carrier said it will redirect its capacity to more competitive markets, with Morocco emerging as a key beneficiary. Ryanair has solidified its role as a cornerstone of Moroccan air connectivity, […]
Ways of accelerating Moroccan-Mauritanian cooperation in electricity and renewable energies were at the center of talks held Monday in Nouakchott between Moroccan minister of Energy Transition Leila Benali and Mauritanian Minister of Energy Mohamed Ould Khaled. The talks, held on the sideline of 7th Mauritanian Energy & Mining Conference & Exhibition (Mauritanides), were an opportunity […]
In a controversial shift, the Trump administration has designated Eswatini as the new deportation destination for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant whose legal battle has spotlighted the administration’s aggressive immigration policies. Abrego, who arrived in the U.S. as a teenager and has a U.S. citizen wife and child, was previously ordered deported to Uganda. […]
Morocco has secured sixth place in Forbes and Kayak’s prestigious ranking of must-visit destinations for the rest of the year 2025, positioning the North African kingdom alongside diverse locations from Nordic fjords to tropical coastlines. The comprehensive guide highlights destinations promising unforgettable experiences through unique combinations of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and historical significance. Zimbabwe […]
Morocco and the European Union have successfully concluded in Brussels negotiations enabling the Kingdom’s extended participation in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) over the 2025-2027 period. The agreement was inked by Moroccan Ambassador Ahmed Reda Chami and Ms Nienke Buisman, Head of Unit for International Cooperation at DG Research […]
Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita held on Monday a telephone conversation with Senegal’s new Minister of foreign affairs Cheikh Niang on bilateral relationship which are based on genuine and longstanding friendship, shared history, values and interests. Bourita has congratulated Mr. Diang on his nomination to the post and wished him success in his new mission. […]
The deceptive Algerian regime is planning a drone attack targeting Youssef Hamdane, representative of Hamas in Algiers and blaming “foreign hands”, especially Israel, for the assassination operation. According to Sahel Intelligence media platform, which disclosed the plot citing security sources, the use of drone to eliminate Hamas militant will make it easier for the Algerian […]