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Moroccan scientists contributed to a major breakthrough in astrophysics when the international KM3NeT telescope detected a neutrino with an unprecedented energy level in the Mediterranean Sea two years ago. The discovery, published in the journal Nature, is a significant advancement in high-energy astrophysics. On February 13, 2023, a groundbreaking achievement in astrophysics was recorded with […]
Morocco has received the distinction of being the guest of honor of two international events in Paris, the book fair and the agricultural exhibition. French minister Rachid Dati said Morocco will be celebrated in the Paris book fair on April 11-13. She made the announcement ahead of her visit to Morocco’s Sahara where she will […]
The firm and constant support of King Mohammed VI to the Palestinian cause and people was highlighted Wednesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, at the 13th Conference of Culture Ministers of the Islamic World. This came in a speech delivered on behalf of Morocco at the conference by Minister of Culture, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid. Bensaid also […]
A wave of public outrage has erupted across Nigeria as leading telecom providers MTN and Airtel implement steep data price increases amid mounting economic challenges. MTN, the country’s largest network operator, has tripled its popular 15GB weekly bundle price from 2,000 to 6,000 naira, sparking fierce criticism from subscribers already grappling with soaring living costs. […]
China is intensifying its space cooperation with Africa, securing agreements with 23 African countries to fund satellite and ground station projects that collect valuable imagery and data. This effort is part of a broader strategy to boost China’s global influence in space and surpass the United States in technological advancements at a time when Washington […]
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit held in Paris Feb.10-11 was marked by debates and brainstorming sessions attended by global leaders and stakeholders. The event resulted in the adoption of a Statement on Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet. Sixty countries and organizations, including Morocco, agreed on “key priorities” to guide […]
Morocco and Germany signed a joint Declaration of intent, on Tuesday in Rabat, to bolster bilateral cooperation in religious affairs. This agreement was signed by Morocco’s Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq, and German State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior Juliane Seifert following talks on several issues of mutual interest. […]
Karlina Valeiko, deputy digital editor at National Geographic Traveller, has succumbed to the charm of Essaouira and to its rich cultural heritage and vibrant artistic scene, praising the Moroccan Atlantic port city for blending Amazigh, Arabic, and European influences to create a unique atmosphere that continues to attract visitors. Over the centuries, the city’s famed […]
Some new countries, including Morocco, expressed on Sunday their interest to join the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) during a Ministerial Meeting of member countries, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced. On the sidelines of the AI Action Summit, which kicked off on Monday in Paris, France, Serbia and Slovakia brought […]
Moroccan poet Abdelouahhab Errami has been awarded the 2024 Paul Éluard Prize by the Society of French Poets for his work Au Verso des Jours, the organization announced. The annual Paul Éluard Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to French-language poetry. The Society of French Poets, which promotes contemporary poetry, oversees the award as part of its […]