AI-powered tools revolutionizing exam prep for Moroccan students
As global academic standards rise, Moroccan students are increasingly seeking innovative tools to excel in both national and international exams. Among these, Studocu, an AI-powered education platform, has gained traction for its ability to transform study routines, offering personalized and efficient learning solutions. Shaping exam preparation......
Moroccan initiatives unite to improve sanitation and education for rural girls
Three Moroccan-led organizations—Women in Tech Morocco, Kiwi Collecte, and Green Watech—have partnered to address a critical yet often overlooked barrier to girls' education in rural Morocco: inadequate sanitation. Their pilot project, based at Dar Talibate Tassoultante, a boarding school for girls, aims to install an ecological......
Tunisian democracy under siege as opposition leader Abir Moussi jailed
Tunisian opposition leader Abir Moussi, head of the Free Destourian Party, has been sentenced to two years in prison in a case emblematic of Tunisia’s deepening authoritarianism under President Kais Saied. Moussi was accused of criticizing the legislative process, attempting to “change the form of government,” inciting violence,......
Morocco urges small shopkeepers to embrace digital payments to combat retail competition
Morocco’s government is calling on neighborhood shopkeepers, known locally as moul hanout, to adopt digital payment systems in response to mounting competition from retail giants. Secretary of State to the Minister of Industry, Omar Hjira, emphasized the need for these small businesses to modernize, particularly by offering mobile and......
Morocco strengthens its position as Spain’s top pepper supplier with record exports
Morocco has firmly established itself as Spain’s leading supplier of peppers, achieving a record-breaking export volume of 101.11 million kilos in 2024. This figure represents over 92% of Spain’s total pepper imports, marking an impressive 199.9% increase since 2015, when Moroccan exports amounted to just 33.71 million kilos. Morocco’s......
Moroccan children demand action on education, health, and equality
Children across Morocco gathered in Rabat to demand stronger protection of their rights and actionable policies addressing their needs. The event, organized by the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) with UNICEF Morocco’s support, marked the culmination of a year-long national dialogue. Voices from all corners of Morocco The two-day......
Ronaldo sends signed Portugal jersey to Trump with peace message amid Middle East tensions
Cristiano ronaldo has gifted a signed portugal national team jersey to u.s. president donald trump, accompanied by a heartfelt message advocating “playing for peace.” The gesture comes at a time when global attention is focused on escalating tensions between israel and iran. Trump, currently attending the g7 summit in alberta,......
Boeing deepens ties with Morocco through aerospace partnership
Boeing has solidified its presence in Morocco’s aerospace sector by partnering with Casablanca Aéronautique, a subsidiary of France's Figeac Aéro Group, to produce machined parts for the 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement reinforces Boeing’s long-standing engagement in the country and signals its commitment to fostering......
Green economy project empowers Moroccan youth through sustainable opportunities
The GREEN project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing youth employability in Morocco's green economy, officially concluded its two-year run on June 12. Spearheaded by EFE-Maroc in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the program exceeded expectations, training over 2,100 young......
Green economy project empowers Moroccan youth through sustainable opportunities
The GREEN project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing youth employability in Morocco's green economy, officially concluded its two-year run on June 12. Spearheaded by EFE-Maroc in collaboration with the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the program exceeded expectations, training over 2,100 young......
Israel reduces Gaza forces amid escalating conflict with Iran
Israel has reportedly scaled back its occupation forces in Gaza, redirecting its focus to what it deems its primary “warfront” against Iran. The move comes as tensions escalate across the region, with Israel stepping up its border defenses against perceived threats from Iranian-backed proxies in Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria. Shifting......
Morocco unveils first 1,000 MW offshore wind project near Essaouira
Morocco has announced the launch of its first offshore wind farm, a 1,000-megawatt project set to be built near Essaouira. The landmark initiative, unveiled on June 10 during the Mediterranean Day at the UN Conference on Oceans (UNOC3) in Nice, marks a significant step in the country’s transition to renewable energy. A strategic shift......
Philippines and Morocco celebrate 50 years of ties through music and cultural connection
The Philippines and Morocco commemorated 50 years of diplomatic ties this week with a celebration that transcended formality, offering a vibrant display of culture and shared humanity. In Rabat, the Philippine Embassy hosted an event where Kontra-GaPi, a renowned ensemble from the University of the Philippines, took center stage. This marked......
Guatemala strengthens ties with Morocco, endorses autonomy plan at UN session
Guatemala has reiterated its robust support for Morocco's territorial integrity and the Autonomy Plan proposed in 2007 as a credible solution to the Sahara dispute. Speaking at the UN Special Committee on Decolonization (C24) in New York, a Guatemalan diplomat described the plan as "a realistic and credible foundation" for resolving......
Protests erupt in Barcelona and Mallorca against over-tourism, housing crisis
Thousands gathered in Barcelona and Mallorca on Sunday to voice their discontent with over-tourism and its impact on housing affordability and cultural identity. The demonstrations, organized under the SET alliance (Southern Europe against Overtourism), highlighted growing frustration in popular tourist destinations across southern Europe.......