Friday 17 - 12:30
Swedish automotive safety supplier Autoliv, the world’s largest producer of airbags and seatbelts, reported a stronger-than-expected performance in its first-quarter results, with adjusted operating profit declining less than analysts had forecast. The company said that its performance during the period exceeded its internal expectations,......
El Salvador has introduced sweeping constitutional reforms allowing life imprisonment for minors as young as 12 years old, marking a significant escalation in the country’s hardline criminal justice policy. The reform, recently signed into law by President Nayib Bukele, permits life sentences for serious crimes such as homicide, femicide,......
The James Webb Space Telescope has recorded the first mid infrared spectroscopic observations of an interstellar comet, identifying methane in 3I/ATLAS as it leaves the solar system. The detection provides a direct view of volatile compounds formed outside our planetary system and preserved over cosmic timescales. Scientists used the telescope’s......
Air Arabia has become the second United Arab Emirates airline to announce the resumption of flights to Beirut, signaling a gradual recovery in regional air travel following recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The airline confirmed that it plans to restart services between Sharjah and Beirut from April 23, according to information......
Banque Populaire has expanded its support network for very small businesses with the opening of a new Al Moukawil Chaabi center in Tangier, marking its second facility after Marrakech. The initiative targets small entrepreneurs, traders, and artisans across Morocco, as the group moves to bring services closer to local economic actors. The......
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......
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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
