Moroccan banks gain ground as European lenders retreat from Africa
In just two decades, the financial dynamics of sub-Saharan Africa have undergone a seismic shift. European banks, once dominant in the region, are retreating, leaving room for African institutions—led by Moroccan banks—to expand their influence and reshape the landscape of African banking. European banks exit the stage On August......
Why Vladimir Putin won’t be arrested during the Alaska summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin, under an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant since 2023, will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15 to discuss Ukraine’s future. Despite being charged with war crimes, including the alleged unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children, Putin faces no risk of arrest......
Morocco’s record-breaking tourism boom: top players shaping the sector's future
Morocco’s tourism industry has reached unprecedented heights, achieving record-breaking growth in both arrivals and receipts in 2024 and the first half of 2025. The country’s strategic roadmap targets for 2026 were met two years ahead of schedule, reinforcing its status as a global tourism hotspot. Record-breaking momentum in......
Moroccan visionaries shaping tourism and culture's global rise
Morocco's tourism and cultural sectors owe much of their vibrancy and success to a group of innovative yet often overlooked figures. These visionaries have redefined the country’s cultural and tourism landscapes through bold creativity and a deep commitment to preserving heritage. Despite their absence from prestigious rankings like......
Wildfires force evacuations in Greece as heatwave fuels destruction
Firefighters in Greece are battling relentless wildfires for a second consecutive day, with flames threatening villages, towns, and tourist hotspots near Patras and on the islands of Chios and Zakynthos. Thousands of residents and tourists have been evacuated as the fires, stoked by scorching temperatures, strong winds, and dry conditions,......
Torrential rains disrupt flights at Mexico City airport for second day
Mexico City is grappling with one of its heaviest rainy seasons in years, forcing Benito Juárez International Airport to suspend flights for hours on Tuesday, marking the second consecutive day of disruptions. The flooding has caused chaos for thousands of travelers and sparked criticism over the city’s infrastructure readiness. Flight......
White House reviews Smithsonian exhibitions to align with Trump’s vision of American exceptionalism
The Trump Administration has announced a sweeping review of exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution to ensure they align with President Donald Trump’s directive to celebrate American exceptionalism and remove what the White House describes as divisive or partisan narratives. This effort forms part of a broader initiative tied to the......
Trump's Nvidia deal sparks debates over trade, security, and legality
The U.S. government’s trade strategy with China has taken an unexpected turn as President Donald Trump announced a revenue-sharing deal with Nvidia and AMD, allowing limited sales of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. Under the agreement, the companies will pay 15% of their proceeds from these exports to the U.S. Treasury,......
Wildfires in Spain claim second life as thousands evacuated in heatwave
Spain is battling devastating wildfires amid a relentless heatwave, with a second fatality reported on Tuesday in the León region. Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as the fires continue to spread across the northwestern parts of the country. Fatalities and evacuations The regional president of Castile and......
Europeans urge Trump to defend Ukraine ahead of meeting with Putin
European leaders are making a concerted effort to influence U.S. President Donald Trump in the days leading up to his highly anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Fearing an outcome unfavorable to Ukraine, European heads of state aim to ensure Trump advocates for Ukraine's sovereignty and security......
Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar prosecuted for blasphemy in Morocco
Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar is facing legal action in Morocco over alleged blasphemy, following her arrest by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ). The Rabat prosecutor’s office has decided to detain and prosecute Lachgar, whose activism and outspoken advocacy for individual liberties have long sparked national debate. Arrest......
Morocco and Dubai unite to boost Africa’s digital future through GITEX collaboration
Leaders from Morocco’s Digital Development Agency (ADD) and the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) have reinforced their partnership to position Africa as a global digital powerhouse. The collaboration, centered on the successful GITEX Africa event, reflects their shared ambition to drive innovation, investment, and sustainable digital......
Real Madrid challenges La Liga’s Miami match plan over competition integrity
Real Madrid has formally opposed La Liga's plan to stage a December fixture between FC Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami, arguing that the move undermines the integrity of the competition and sets a dangerous precedent. The Spanish football giant has escalated the dispute to FIFA, UEFA, and the Spanish Higher Sports Council (CSD), urging......
Agadir launches AI chatbot to transform citizen communication
Agadir has taken a significant step towards digital transformation by announcing plans to implement a Unified Intelligent Command Center (CCIU) with an AI chatbot interface. The city has issued a call for tenders to select a provider for the project, which has a budget exceeding MAD 5 million ($500,000). Enhancing efficiency through omnichannel......
UN report exposes systematic torture in Myanmar under military rule
The United Nations Independent Mechanism for Myanmar (IMM) has released a damning report detailing systematic torture and serious human rights violations carried out by the military government since its coup in 2021. The 16-page report reveals harrowing accounts of abuse in detention facilities, implicating senior government officials and......