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Moroccan and Spanish experts have agreed to advance engineering studies related to the fixed link project across the Strait of Gibraltar at a meeting held Thursday in Madrid between officials from the Moroccan National Company for the Studies of the Strait of Gibraltar (SNED) and the Spanish Society for Fixed Communication Studies across the Strait […]
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Friday Morocco Pavilion at the Paris book fair wherein the North African Kingdom is celebrated this year as guest of honor of this most famous literary event in France. During his visit, Macron chatted with Moroccan writers and publishers and hailed the strong and longstanding French-Moroccan cultural ties. He told […]
Africa’s success with climate adaptation demonstrates that resilience investments yield substantial economic benefits while protecting vulnerable communities. With 17 of the world’s 20 most climate-vulnerable countries located in Africa, the continent has become a pioneering force in climate adaptation strategies. The Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) has channeled over $15 billion into strengthening essential systems […]
A group of Algerian hackers leaked data from social security fund CNSS concerning 500,000 companies and 2 million wage-earners, in the worst cyberattack against a Moroccan institution so far. CNSS has belatedly acknowledged the cyberattack while warning against disinformation and legal risks involved in sharing personal information that have been hacked. The attack evidences the […]
Elon Musk’s March 28 acquisition of X (formerly Twitter) by his AI company xAI raises significant concerns for the platform’s 40 million African users, whose data will now fuel the development of AI systems like Grok without explicit consent or compensation. The transaction places users in Nigeria (10 million), South Africa (8 million), and Morocco […]
The Andalusian Federation of Travel Agencies (FAAV) has chosen Northern Morocco to host its second annual congress, signaling growing European interest in Morocco’s tourism offerings and strengthening ties between the neighboring kingdoms. The four-day event, held early April in the coastal city of M’diq, brought together Spanish tourism professionals to explore partnership opportunities and discover […]
Jamaâ El Fna, the historic heart of Marrakech and a UNESCO-recognized cultural treasure, will soon undergo a comprehensive renovation as part of the city’s urban development program. The $10 million-project aims to modernize infrastructure while preserving the square’s authentic character that has drawn visitors for centuries. The renovation, overseen by Al Omrane Marrakech-Safi group on […]
Genomia MDATA, a Canadian pioneer in precision medicine, has joined forces with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) to position Africa at the forefront of global biomedical innovation. The strategic alliance aims to accelerate the continent’s genomic and biotechnological capabilities, with a focus on personalized healthcare solutions tailored to Africa’s unique genetic […]
The first edition of the International Congress on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems in Africa will take place on April 4-5 in Fez. This congress will bring together experts, researchers, and entrepreneurs to discuss entrepreneurial dynamics and innovation ecosystems in Africa. The program features plenary conferences, debates, and a series of thematic workshops on topics such […]
Stephanie Williams, the former United Nations envoy to Libya, has revealed the upcoming release of her highly anticipated book, ‘Libya Since Gaddafi’, set for publication on April 17. The book offers an in-depth analysis of Libya’s political situation since the assassination of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi in October 2011, drawing on Williams’ personal experience during her […]