Bourita and UN counterterrorism official discuss African security cooperation
Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks with Alexander Zuev, Acting Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, on the sidelines of the fifth High-Level Meeting of Heads of African Counter-Terrorism and Security Agencies, known as the Marrakech Platform. The event opened on Tuesday in El......
Fès-Meknès launches first regional health governance council
Morocco has taken another step in its healthcare reform agenda with the inaugural board meeting of the Territorial Health Grouping (GST) in the Fès-Meknès region. Chaired by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, the meeting marked the operational launch of a new regional governance model designed to improve healthcare management and......
El Niño poised to push global temperatures to new highs
Climate agencies and meteorological experts are warning that a potentially record-breaking El Niño event is taking shape across the Pacific Ocean, raising concerns about extreme weather and further increases in global temperatures. Forecasts suggest the phenomenon could become one of the strongest observed in more than a century, adding......
Morocco secures €250 million water infrastructure financing deal
Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water ONEE has signed a financing agreement worth €250 million with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EBRD to modernize drinking water infrastructure across the country. The funding forms part of a broader investment strategy targeting the 2025 to 2030 period. The......
Morocco Courts Indian Industry After Africa Top Industrial Ranking
Morocco is positioning itself as a strategic partner for Indian industrial expansion following its emergence as Africa’s top-ranked industrial economy. The country is targeting investment in defense, automotive, aerospace, green technologies, and logistics, presenting itself as a gateway linking Europe and Africa for manufacturing and......
Musk unveils orbital ai data centers ahead spacex ipo
SpaceX has outlined plans to deploy artificial intelligence data centers in orbit, positioning space-based computing as a future core business. The concept was presented in a 31-minute video featuring the company’s chief executive and engineer Ian Dahl, who described a system of satellites designed to process AI workloads directly in......
Iran accuses United States of blocking World Cup fans
Iran’s football federation has accused the United States of preventing Iranian supporters from attending group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The federation said its allocated ticket share was withdrawn shortly before the start of the tournament, limiting access for fans who had already prepared to travel. The federation......
Emirates expands closed loop recycling across onboard operations
Emirates has expanded its closed loop recycling system as part of a broader environmental strategy focused on reducing onboard waste and increasing material reuse. The initiative, launched in June 2023, has processed more than 88,000 kilograms of plastic collected from economy class catering equipment over the past year. The materials are......
Assia releases Bring It Back single exploring emotional conflict and self control
Assia has released her new single Bring It Back, adding a new chapter to her growing presence in the Moroccan music scene. The track reflects a continued shift in her artistic direction toward emotionally driven storytelling and contemporary pop production. The release focuses on the psychological tension that follows the end of a romantic......
EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp AI competitor access
The European Commission has ordered Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for competing artificial intelligence assistants within five working days. The decision represents the first interim antitrust measure taken by the European Union in 17 years and follows a six-month dispute over access to one of the most widely used messaging platforms......
Kremlin rules out Trump-Putin call as Ukraine talks stall
The Kremlin has stated that no telephone call is currently planned between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and no date has been set for a possible visit to Moscow by American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The announcement reflects a pause in high-level diplomatic engagement over the......
Conan O’Brien completes Morocco shoot for travel series season three
Conan O’Brien has finished filming in Morocco for the third season of his travel series Conan O’Brien Must Go, marking the final stop in a multi-country production that also included India, the Philippines, and the Netherlands. The program, set for release on HBO Max, follows the comedian as he visits international destinations......
Sami Yusuf reflects on sacred music and cultural heritage
Sami Yusuf, an internationally known composer and performer, described sacred music as a bridge to a shared cultural and civilizational heritage during his participation in the 29th edition of a major festival of sacred world music held in Fes. He emphasized the role of traditional music in preserving meaning, memory, and spiritual values......
Tétouan screening highlights Fatna El Bouih rights struggle documentary
The documentary screening held in Tétouan brought attention to the life and activism of Fatna El Bouih, a key figure in Morocco’s human rights movement. The event took place at a French cultural institute and gathered academics, activists, and members of the public to discuss the country’s political memory and the role of......
Economic intelligence remains underused in Moroccan companies
Economic intelligence remains largely underused in Moroccan companies despite its central role in competitiveness and strategic decision-making. The concept is widely known in theory, but its practical application stays limited across most small and medium-sized firms due to structural and organizational constraints. Marouane Hatim defines......