Daily Press Review - Saturday, January 13, 2024
LIBÉRATION
Moroccans Celebrate the Amazigh New Year for the First Time
Liberation extends its wishes to H.M. King Mohammed VI, H.R.H. Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, and all members of the Royal Family on the occasion of the Amazigh New Year 2974. This Sunday marks the first celebration of the Amazigh New Year as an official national holiday, alongside the first Moharram and the Gregorian New Year. This decision was made by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to emphasize the significance of Amazigh as an essential element of Moroccan identity, in accordance with the constitution.
The celebration of the Amazigh New Year reflects efforts towards Amazigh culture and its heritage, strengthened by the high regard of His Majesty the King. This initiative aims to preserve cultural diversity, enhance the position of Amazigh culture, and meet the aspirations of the Moroccan people in promoting Amazigh language and culture. It marks a significant step in implementing constitutional measures defining Amazigh as an official language of the State.
The government has approved two decree projects establishing the list of paid and non-working public holidays, formalizing the Amazigh New Year as a holiday. Celebrating this day as a national paid holiday underscores the ongoing commitment to cultural diversity and the promotion of Amazigh culture in all aspects of public life.
LES INSPIRATIONS ÉCO
Azura Signs New Contract with Suez
Suez and Azura Group have signed two 6-year contracts for the implementation of organic waste transformation platforms into compost. These platforms, operating in Agadir and Dakhla, will have a total processing capacity of 116,000 tons of organic waste per year, producing 42,000 tons of compost and 43,000 tons of semi-finished recovered solid fuel.
Azura, specializing in fruits, vegetables, and aquaculture, strengthens its partnership with Suez for the sustainable management of organic waste. The produced compost will be marketed locally, promoting the circular economy and addressing environmental challenges. This contract, initiated in 2020, will contribute to reducing Azura's carbon footprint by approximately 16,000 tons of CO2 eq annually, aligning the group with its commitments to sustainable development.
Azura Group, achieving a turnover of 500 million euros in 2023, demonstrates an extensive CSR strategy, including assistance to communities in Southern Morocco through the Azura Foundation.
LE MATIN DU SAHARA
Lions of the Atlas: Azzedine Ounahi Hopes to See Morocco on Top of Africa in Ivory Coast
Azzedine Ounahi, midfielder for Olympique de Marseille and a key player in the national team during the 2022 World Cup, expresses hope for Morocco to win the Africa Cup in Ivory Coast, ending a 16-year drought. In an interview with "La Provence," the 23-year-old player emphasizes the pride of representing Morocco after the historic journey in Qatar and acknowledges that Morocco is now the team to beat.
Ounahi considers the AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) as an even more challenging competition than the World Cup and underscores the importance of staying focused and humble. While rumors circulate about a possible departure of Ounahi from OM, club president Pablo Longoria declares in a press conference that Ounahi is not for sale, and the club is satisfied with his progress, reaffirming its commitment to the Moroccan player.