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In a new antisemitic move, the Algerian regime ordered the closure of a publishing house named after Franz Fanon in Boumerdes, after it published a book on Jews in Algeria. Authorities gave the pretext of “threats to security and public order, attacks on national identity, and hate speech” for its censorship. The book in question, […]
The rich history of relations between Morocco and Great Britain is on display at a portrait exhibition taking place at the University of Birmingham. The exhibition at the university’s prestigious Barber Institute of Fine Arts features a giant portrait of Ambassador Abdelwahad ibn Messaoud ibn Mohammed Anoun, who was sent to the court of Queen […]
Moroccan teacher Messaoud Ariba was rewarded at the 2024 edition of the Global Teacher Awards, an annual event celebrating excellence in education on an international scale in New Delhi, India. The Global Teacher Awards aim to celebrate educators who excel in teaching across all disciplines and make a significant impact on their students and communities, […]
Chairwoman of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, was granted the 2025 Mediterranean Foundation Award (Fondazione Mediterraneo) and was appointed “Ambassador of the US to the World Foundation”, in recognition of her significant contribution to the defense of human rights. The award, presented to her on Friday in Naples, Italy, recognizes individuals or […]
Morocco is planning to launch 5G bandwidth ahead of the African Cup of Nations due in December next year, minister in charge of digital transition Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni said. This technology will benefit at a first stage 25% of the population by 2026 and 70% by 2030, Seghrouchni said. The six cities that will […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken highlighted before the United Nations Security Council the establishment by Morocco and the United States of the UN Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence to reinforce and coordinate efforts in digital cooperation, particularly in the area of artificial intelligence (AI). “This summer, the U.S. and Morocco established a group […]
Sweden’s Trelleborg, specialized in sealing systems in the aerospace sector, has launched in Nouaceur (outskirts of Casablanca), the construction works of its new industrial plant. The €10.2 million project will eventually create 150 to 200 jobs and boost the capacity of the local aerospace value chain, in line with the Kingdom’s strategy to improve the […]
The Rabat-based Bayt Mal Al Quds Acharif Agency launched its “Hayya” application, dedicated to promoting the cultural heritage of the Holy City. The launch took place on Sunday at the 2nd International Children’s and Youth Book Fair (SILEJ) in Casablanca. The “Hayya” application, tailored for children and teenagers, offers an experience combining entertainment to education […]
The 21st annual Marrakech International Film Festival concluded on Saturday with the awarding of the festival’s various prizes. The prize, the Golden Star, was awarded to“Happy Holidays” movie by Palestinian director Scandar Copti. The 123-minute feature film delicately examines the tension between emancipation and conservatism within the 1948 Palestinian society, reflecting a profound belief that […]
Morocco is well-positioned to become a global hub for electric vehicle industries (EV) thanks to its control of the world’s largest phosphates reserves, its free trade deals with the EU and the US, availability of skilled labour and a growing automotive sector, London-based Chtaham House said. Morocco has attracted Chinese EV battery giants looking to […]