Friday 17 - 11:45
The United Kingdom’s main stock index, the FTSE 100, closed slightly lower on Friday as weakness in utilities and mining stocks weighed on overall market performance. The index slipped as investors reacted to pressure across several sectors, particularly utilities, which declined following reports suggesting potential changes to the......
A delegation of ambassadors from Asia Pacific countries visited the Moroccan jewelry group Oromecanica Rafinity in Casablanca on April 15, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening economic and cultural cooperation. The visit formed part of broader efforts to deepen ties between Morocco and countries across the Asia Pacific region. The delegation......
Indian refiners have reportedly begun settling payments for limited Iranian crude oil shipments using Chinese yuan, channeling transactions through ICICI Bank’s overseas operations, according to sources familiar with the matter. The purchases were made under a temporary United States sanctions waiver that allowed restricted trade in......
Morocco’s first national action plan on women, peace, and security faces mixed results, according to an April 2026 analysis by Policy Center for the New South. The report, authored by Nouzha Chekrouni, examines progress since the plan’s adoption in 2022 and its extension to 2026, while pointing to structural barriers that limit......
Italy should reconsider its long-standing opposition to nuclear energy in order to strengthen its energy security and improve economic stability, according to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Italy currently has no active nuclear power plants and depends heavily on energy imports, including electricity generated from nuclear......
Service station employees at TotalEnergies have gone on strike across France to protest rising fuel prices and demand higher wages, according to union representatives. The industrial action comes as workers argue that they are struggling to cope with increased living costs linked to higher fuel prices. The CGT trade union, which represents......
Foundever.org and Carerha launched the first Business Mama cohort in Casablanca on April 15, 2026. The program enrolled 30 women seeking to restart careers or launch digital businesses. Two more cohorts will start in Rabat and Tanger by year-end. The initiative targets women facing professional constraints. Participants receive training in......
The European Commission has awarded a €180 million ($212 million) contract for sovereign cloud services to four European technology providers, reinforcing the European Union’s efforts to strengthen digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-European cloud infrastructure. The six-year contract was granted to Luxembourg’s......
The Fondation Zakoura brought together policymakers, researchers, and education professionals in Rabat for an international conference focused on artificial intelligence and its role in education. Held under the high patronage of Mohammed VI, the two day event took place on April 15 and 16, 2026 at the Bouregreg Congress Palace in Salé,......
A proposed bill aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment benefits in cases of “rupture conventionnelle” (conventional termination) has been rejected in its first reading by the French National Assembly, marking a setback for the government. The legislative proposal was designed to implement an agreement reached between social......
Chinese automaker Seres has announced that it will become an equal shareholder in a fast-charging joint venture in China involving German carmakers BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The move marks a new stage of cooperation in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle sector. According to an official statement released on Friday, Seres will join the partnership......
A group of senior policymakers and economists has renewed concerns about the long-term strength of the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency, pointing to shifting capital flows, policy risks, and weakening global confidence. Janet Yellen, speaking at an investment summit hosted by HSBC in Hong Kong, warned that political......
The British government has dismissed its most senior diplomatic official following renewed controversy linked to the wider Epstein case and the appointment process of former ambassador Peter Mandelson. Senior civil servant Olly Robbins is expected to leave his position after losing the confidence of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
