Meloni condemns AI-generated lingerie images as a deliberate political attack
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday denounced the circulation of artificial intelligence-generated images depicting her in lingerie, describing the fabricated photographs as a deliberate political attack and warning that deepfake technology poses a threat to anyone who lacks her public profile to fight back. Meloni stated in......
Amazon opens access to Claude Code and Codex for all employees
Amazon has officially extended access to Anthropic's Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex to its entire workforce, reversing months of internal policy that had restricted engineers to the company's homegrown coding assistant Kiro and required special authorization for any third-party AI tool. The shift was announced in an internal memo......
Morocco Historic Rally 15th edition set to cross six regions in May 2026
The 15th edition of the Maroc Historic Rally will take place from May 9 to 15, 2026, held under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. More than 60 crews representing 15 countries, including Morocco, will compete across a demanding course stretching approximately 1,500 kilometers, of which 400 kilometers consist of special stages. Competing......
Dakhla launches spring camp to tackle school dropout rates among youth
Dakhla has launched the first edition of a spring camp aimed at students at risk of dropping out of school, marking a concrete step in Morocco's broader national effort to keep young people within the education system. The camp opened Monday and runs from May 3 to 8 at the Center for Development in Education and Training, bringing together......
Orange Maroc takes center stage in digital health at GITEX Future Health Africa 2026
Orange Maroc has positioned itself as a key technology partner at the inaugural GITEX Future Health Africa 2026, held from May 4 to 6 in Casablanca. Serving as the event's official connectivity partner, the telecommunications operator deployed critical infrastructure across the venue, including very high-speed broadband and advanced cybersecurity......
Simple daily habits that can help anyone live a more sustainable life
The idea that sustainable living is a privilege of wealthy nations has long shaped public perception, but it collapses under scrutiny. The most impactful steps toward a lower environmental footprint are frequently the most accessible, requiring neither significant financial investment nor radical lifestyle overhaul. Across Morocco and beyond,......
Morocco's 61st Rose Festival brings agricultural support and training to Kelaat M'Gouna
The Drâa-Tafilalet region's prized rose industry takes center stage this week as Kelaat M'Gouna, in the province of Tinghir, prepares to host the 61st edition of its international rose festival from May 7 to 10, 2026. The annual event, dedicated to the region's emblematic perfume rose culture, serves as both a celebration......
Moroccan authorities seize 8.6 tonnes of cannabis resin in major Laayoune drug bust
Security forces in Laayoune carried out a significant counter-narcotics operation, intercepting a large-scale attempt to traffic drugs across international borders. The joint intervention, conducted by judicial police and intelligence services working in close coordination, resulted in the seizure of 8 tonnes and 600 kilograms of cannabis......
Morocco's automotive exports surge 12.1% to nearly 42 billion dirhams in the first quarter
Morocco's automotive sector delivered a strong export performance in the opening quarter of 2026, with sales abroad reaching nearly 42 billion dirhams by the end of March, a 12.1% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. The figures, released by the Office des Changes in its latest monthly bulletin on external trade indicators,......
Label'Vie and Retail Holding announce merger targeting 47 billion dirhams in revenue by 2030
Two of Morocco's most prominent retail groups have announced plans to merge, marking a significant consolidation in the country's distribution sector. Label'Vie S.A. and Retail Holding S.A. have formally disclosed their intention to combine through an absorption operation, creating a unified entity that will remain listed on the......
Moroccan diaspora remittances climb 11.7% to reach 29.7 billion dirhams in early 2026
Remittances sent by Moroccans living abroad continued their upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 29.7 billion dirhams by the end of March, compared to 26.62 billion dirhams recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures, published by the Office des Changes, represent an annual increase of 11.7%, reinforcing the critical......
Casablanca set to host runners from 47 nations at the 2026 International 10K
Casablanca is preparing to become a hub of competitive distance running as the 2026 edition of the 10 km International by WeCasablanca takes shape as one of the most internationally diverse road races in the region. Scheduled for May 17, the event will bring together participants from 47 countries, a figure that underscores the race's......
Sudan recalls ambassador to Ethiopia after drone strike hits Khartoum airport
Sudan recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia on Tuesday and accused both Addis Ababa and the United Arab Emirates of orchestrating a drone attack on Khartoum's international airport, sharply escalating tensions between the two neighboring countries at a moment when the Sudanese capital had only just begun to reopen to the world. The strike......
Morocco's labor market reveals sharp regional employment gaps in early 2026
Morocco's labor market displayed pronounced regional disparities in the first quarter of 2026, with activity rates ranging from well above to significantly below the national average of 41.8%, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning. Six regions recorded participation rates exceeding the national benchmark, while......
Some fuel stations in Morocco resist applying announced price cuts
Fuel prices in Morocco were revised downward recently, with diesel dropping to around 14.50 dirhams per liter and petrol falling to approximately 14.40 dirhams, reductions of roughly one dirham and 1.10 dirhams respectively. However, several fuel distribution companies have been slow to pass these cuts on to consumers, maintaining older, higher......