Moroccan broadcasting icon Ali Hassan passes away at 84
The Moroccan media and cultural landscape mourns the loss of Ali Hassan, a celebrated journalist and television presenter, who passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 84, according to sources close to his family. A pioneer of Moroccan broadcasting Born as Mohamed El Wali in the village of Taddamout near Midelt, Hassan became......
Spain endures its most intense heat wave in recorded history
Spain has experienced its most severe heat wave on record, with temperatures soaring during a 16-day period in August, according to the country’s national weather agency, Aemet. The heat wave, lasting from August 8 to 18, marked the hottest conditions in Spain since at least 1950 and surpassed the previous record set in July 2022. Record-breaking......
France summons US ambassador over anti-Semitism accusations amid Palestine tensions
France has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner following his controversial open letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which accused France of failing to curb anti-Semitic violence and criticized its gestures toward recognizing Palestinian statehood. Diplomatic fallout over Kushner’s remarks The letter, published in The Wall......
Morocco takes Pegasus defamation case to Germany’s highest court
Morocco is pursuing a legal battle against German media outlets over allegations linked to the Pegasus spyware controversy, with the case now reaching Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) in Karlsruhe. The court will hear arguments on November 11, marking a significant legal test regarding whether foreign states can......
Morocco’s enduring power: Adapting for the 21st century
Morocco is often viewed not as a nostalgic power longing for past glories, but as a dormant force poised to reemerge. The real question is not whether Morocco can reclaim influence but how it will adapt to the shifting landscape of the 21st century, strengthening its foundations along the way. Redefining power: Lessons from history Power......
Amal Hub: a new platform uniting Morocco’s global talent for national progress
Moroccan alumni from prestigious institutions have launched the AMAL Hub, an innovative platform connecting talent within Morocco and its diaspora. The initiative, developed by graduates from Harvard, HEC Paris, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), aims to support Morocco's development agenda and strengthen its global presence. Strategic......
Son of Norman Reedus charged in alleged assault on woman in Chelsea
Mingus Reedus, the 25-year-old son of acclaimed actor Norman Reedus, has been charged with assault and criminal obstruction of breathing following an alleged attack on a 33-year-old woman in Chelsea, New York. Reedus was released on his own recognizance after appearing before a Manhattan judge, with his next court date scheduled for Tuesday. Details......
Morocco to celebrate Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi on September 5
Morocco will officially celebrate Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, on Tuesday, September 5. The announcement came from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs after confirming that the new lunar month of Rabi’ al-Awwal will begin on Monday, August 25. Lunar month confirmation The ministry's......
Sahara dispute nears resolution as Morocco's autonomy plan gains ground
The decades-long Sahara dispute is approaching a pivotal moment, with Morocco’s Autonomy Plan emerging as the most viable solution to the conflict. Despite rumors of a new UN mission, MANSASO, replacing the long-standing MINURSO, diplomatic sources affirm that the resolution lies not in bureaucratic reshuffles but in the steady implementation......
Fez Ziarra grows as a center of Senegalese spiritual connection
The annual pilgrimage to the mausoleum of Cheikh Ahmad al-Tijânî in Fez, Morocco, has become an increasingly essential spiritual journey for Senegalese faithful. Once limited to religious elites, the Ziarra now attracts thousands from across Senegal, reflecting a broader embrace of spiritual travel. A pilgrimage transcending borders First......
Hamdan bin Zayed highlights UAE-Morocco collaboration on Islamic guidance
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, met with the delegation of the UAE Council for Fatwa in Rabat to discuss advancing cooperation in religious guidance and Islamic jurisprudence. The delegation was led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, the council’s president, and Dr. Omar Habtoor Al......
High copper grades reported at Morocco’s Tifernine project
Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) has reported significant results from its July sampling program at the Tifernine Copper Project, located southeast of Ouarzazate in Morocco. The Canadian exploration company highlighted high-grade copper mineralization across multiple structures within the 16 km² site, where it holds......
Morocco strengthens lead as Spain’s top natural gas importer in 2025
Morocco continues to dominate as Spain’s primary natural gas importer, solidifying its position in June 2025, according to the latest data from the Corporación de Reservas Estratégicas de Productos Petrolíferos (Cores). Morocco leads natural gas imports from Spain In June, Morocco imported 858 GWh of natural gas,......
Ghana seeks Morocco’s expertise in cannabis regulation
Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has initiated collaboration with Morocco to study its advanced cannabis regulation framework. During a recent meeting in Accra with Morocco’s ambassador, Imane Quaadil, Ghanaian officials expressed interest in Morocco’s approach to licensing and managing cannabis cultivation for......
Talyia Hosny calls for unity to combat online harassment
In a digital age where social platforms can both unite and harm, the rising tide of online harassment demands urgent attention. Talyia Hosny, a rising influencer and daughter of Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny, has broken the silence on this issue through an emotional Instagram reel. Her heartfelt message highlights the devastating effects of......