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Un apagón masivo afectó el lunes a grandes zonas de España y Portugal, así como algunas áreas del sur de Francia, causando serias interrupciones en el transporte público, el tráfico y las operaciones aeroportuarias. Las autoridades aún investigan......

Moroccan judge mina sougrati has etched her name in history by becoming the first Arab woman elected to the presidency of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ). This significant milestone was achieved on April 9 during the IAWJ’s biennial conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The......

A small private plane, an H25B model, was involved in an accident near Fez-Saiss Airport earlier today, following an unsuccessful landing attempt. Authorities have confirmed that the incident occurred when the aircraft deviated from its intended path at the end of the runway. Initial reports had implied......

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance for citizens from 14 countries, including Morocco, as part of its efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages. This measure will take effect in mid-April and continue until mid-June 2025,......

Ibtihal Aboussad, a Moroccan Microsoft engineer, has received widespread international backing for her bold protest against Microsoft’s involvement in the ongoing violence in Gaza. Her comments, made during a public confrontation with AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, have sparked significant attention......

On Sunday, April 6, Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca experienced significant disruptions, turning into a nightmare for many travelers. Long traffic jams at the entrance and endless queues inside overwhelmed the country’s busiest airport. Although the airport is accustomed to high traffic periods,......

The Republic of El Salvador’s ambassador to Rabat, Ignacio de Cossío, emphasized on Friday in Tangier that Morocco serves as the "best" gateway to Africa. His remarks were made during the inauguration of the exhibition "El Salvador: Beauty in Colors." De Cossío......

In a significant development for Mali's military capabilities, 165 soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces are currently participating in a parachute training program in Morocco. This comprehensive training is divided into three distinct phases. The first phase involves a medical examination conducted......

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......

Abdelkader Belliraj, a Belgian-Moroccan citizen sentenced to life imprisonment in 2010 for leading one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, has been granted freedom following a royal pardon. His sentence was previously reduced to 25 years in 2022. Belliraj is among 33 inmates convicted of extremism......

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) urges all road users to exercise increased caution and take necessary safety measures due to the high traffic volume expected during Aïd Al-Fitr. In a statement, NARSA emphasizes the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, particularly for public transport......

The National Airports Authority (ONDA) has successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the cargo area of Royal Air Maroc at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the evening of March 27. According to an official statement released on March 28, the fire started around 7:30 p.m. Immediate action......

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially......