Morocco shines with four nominations at CAF Awards 2025
Moroccan football is set to take center stage at the CAF Awards 2025, with AS FAR, RS Berkane, and two national teams earning prestigious nominations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled its shortlist this week, highlighting Morocco's prominent presence in the competition. AS FAR's women’s team is nominated......
Morocco’s 2026 finance bill tackles informality and boosts local industries
Morocco’s draft 2026 Finance Bill introduces sweeping reforms designed to strengthen economic sovereignty, modernize customs oversight, and provide targeted support for local industries. The proposals aim to combat informal activities, incentivize sports enterprises, and align the country with global trade strategies. Tax incentives......
AI boom drives global memory chip shortage and rising prices
A surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments has triggered a global shortage of conventional memory chips, disrupting supply chains and driving up prices across the tech industry. The shift to high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, critical for AI workloads, has left manufacturers struggling to meet demand for traditional memory like DRAM......
EU introduces new rules to enforce Europe-wide driving bans
The European Union is tightening its grip on road safety by ensuring that driving bans issued in one member state will now be recognized and enforced across all 27 nations. This landmark regulation, adopted by the European Parliament on Tuesday, seeks to close loopholes that previously allowed offenders to escape penalties outside their home......
Spain to release list of Franco-era symbols marked for removal
Spain’s government will publish a comprehensive list of Franco-era symbols next month, aiming to remove remnants of the dictatorship from public spaces. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the move on Wednesday, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of General Francisco Franco's death. The initiative targets symbols from......
Israeli forces maintain deadly strikes in Gaza despite ceasefire agreement
Israeli forces have continued their deadly strikes in Gaza despite a recently brokered ceasefire, leaving Palestinians in a state of despair. Hospitals in Gaza have reported receiving 13 bodies and eight wounded individuals within the past 24 hours, underscoring the ongoing violence. Ceasefire overshadowed by bloodshed While U.S. officials,......
Conflicting results spark tension after Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election
A major dispute has erupted in Cameroon following the announcement of results from the 2025 presidential election. The official figures, released by the National Counting Commission from the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé, named RDPC candidate Paul Biya as the winner with 53.66 percent of the vote, ahead of Issa Tchiroma Bakary,......
Hind Zemmama reaches Carstensz Pyramid in milestone Seven Summits climb
Moroccan climber Hind Zemmama has achieved another remarkable feat by summiting Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) in Indonesia. Standing at 4,884 meters, it is the highest peak in Oceania and one of the most technically challenging climbs among the Seven Summits, the tallest mountains on each continent. Zemmama shared her thoughts on the accomplishment,......
Morocco and Hungary strengthen ties with new sports agreement
Morocco’s Special Olympics team triumphed over Hungary with a 3–0 victory in a futsal match held at the Ibn Rochd Complex in Rabat. The match followed the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Special Olympics Morocco and Special Olympics Hungary, aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two organizations. Hungary’s......
Nigerian court orders TikTokers to marry after ‘indecent’ video
A court in Kano, northern Nigeria’s largest city, has ordered the Islamic morality police to arrange the marriage of two TikTok celebrities after a video of them kissing was deemed inappropriate in the conservative Muslim community. The ruling reflects the region’s strict adherence to Sharia law, which operates alongside the country’s......
Paris prosecutor values stolen Louvre jewels at over $100 million
A spectacular heist at the Louvre has stunned France after eight pieces of royal jewelry, including crown diamonds, were stolen from the museum’s Apollo Gallery in the early hours of Sunday. The Paris prosecutor, Laure Beccuau, revealed on Tuesday that the stolen collection is valued at around 88 million euros, more than $100 million,......
Putin strengthens position as U.S. delays military aid to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has capitalized on strategic delays and diplomatic maneuvering to weaken Ukraine's position, securing a suspension of advanced U.S. missile deliveries without making significant concessions in the ongoing conflict. The indefinite postponement of a proposed Trump-Putin summit and contentious U.S.-Ukraine......
Rabat shines as Morocco’s top destination for 2026
Once overshadowed by Morocco’s flashier cities, Rabat, the nation’s coastal capital, is stepping into the global spotlight. National Geographic has named 2026 the year to explore this laid-back yet culturally vibrant city. With a surge of luxury hotel openings and striking architecture, Rabat is positioning itself as a must-visit......
Polygon and Sonic Labs criticize Ethereum Foundation over Layer-2 support
Two leading figures in blockchain innovation have openly criticized the Ethereum Foundation for failing to adequately support developers driving the network’s scalability. Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, and Andre Cronje, co-founder of Sonic Labs, accused the foundation of overlooking Layer-2 (L2) builders who have contributed......
Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, highlights US-India partnership
US President Donald Trump hosted Diwali celebrations at the White House, extending warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans. During his remarks, Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as both a great person and a trusted friend. He emphasized the significance of US-India ties, particularly in......