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2026 ranking of Africa’s military powers according to Global Fire Power

Africa’s military balance remains largely stable in 2026, according to the latest Global Fire Power (GFP) ranking, despite several shifts within the continent’s top ten. The annual index evaluates the military strength of 145 countries worldwide using more than 60 indicators related to manpower, equipment, finances, logistics,......

Flooding isolates Tanger 2 prison as inmates are temporarily reassigned

Severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall has isolated the Tanger 2 prison in northern Morocco, forcing authorities to implement exceptional measures to ensure security and maintain operations, according to local sources. Rising water levels inundated several access roads to the detention facility located in the Ain Dalia area, making it difficult......

Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail line: foundations of major railway bridge completed

The foundation works of a key railway bridge on Morocco’s Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail line have been successfully completed, marking an important milestone in the development of the project. The bridge, which extends over more than 440 meters, is based on a mixed steel-and-concrete structure designed to support train speeds......

Heavy snowfall disrupts traffic in Ifrane and Midelt

Heavy snowfall has severely disrupted road traffic in the Moroccan provinces of Ifrane and Midelt, causing partial and full closures on several major national and regional routes over the past hours. Unusually harsh winter conditions have led to the accumulation of thick snow layers on key road networks, prompting local authorities and road......

Casablanca plans financial fee for major waste producers

The city of Casablanca is preparing to introduce a financial fee targeting major waste producers as part of a broader reform of its urban cleanliness and waste management system. Under the proposed measure, large generators of waste—such as hotels, restaurants and fast-food establishments—would be required to pay for the transport......

Severe Weather: NARSA urges drivers to avoid non-essential travel

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) of Morocco has urged all road users to exercise extreme caution and postpone non-essential travel amid warnings of heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow, and strong winds in several provinces, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. In an official statement, NARSA emphasized that drivers of passenger......

Moroccan athletes dominate Arab cross-country championship in Iraq

Moroccan runners delivered a stunning performance at the 28th Arab Cross-Country Championship held Saturday in Mosul, Iraq, winning the majority of medals and sweeping the team trophies. Out of 18 medals awarded across all age categories, Moroccan athletes claimed 16. The national team also topped every team event, including men, women, juniors,......

Algeria summons French chargé d’affaires after France 2 broadcast

Algeria has summoned the French chargé d’affaires in Algiers following the broadcast of a television program on France 2 that addressed the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the two countries. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was intended to formally protest the content of the program. In an official statement,......

Severe weather causes brief power outage in Rabat

Rabat experienced a brief power outage early Saturday morning after severe weather conditions disrupted the city’s electricity supply. Heavy rainfall led to a temporary blackout that affected several neighborhoods, including key transport hubs. The outage occurred around 7:30 a.m., plunging major streets of the Moroccan capital into......

Morocco-Chile economic cooperation: Omar Hejira leads high-level mission

A high-level Moroccan economic mission led by Omar Hejira, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, is currently visiting Chile to strengthen bilateral economic and trade ties and lay the foundations for a structured, long-term strategic partnership. This mission is part of the Morocco-Chile Economic Forum, aligning with Morocco’s 2025-2027......

Cold Wave: El Jadida launches shelter campaign for homeless

A large-scale humanitarian campaign was launched on Friday in El Jadida to provide shelter and care for homeless people during the current cold wave. The initiative aims to protect vulnerable populations from harsh winter temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Organized by Morocco’s National Initiative for Human Development (INDH)......

Morocco and Saudi Arabia sign renewable energy cooperation pact

Morocco and Saudi Arabia have formalized an executive program to deepen their partnership in renewable energies and energy efficiency. This agreement builds on recent discussions held in Riyadh during the International Mining Conference from January 13 to 15, 2026. The initiative targets the advancement of renewable energy projects, upgrades......

Digital tools reshaping academic research in Beni Mellal

An international seminar on the role of digital technologies in advancing scientific research will take place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities in Beni Mellal. The event, themed "Supporting research in the digital age for a sustainable professional career," is designed for researchers,......

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