Thursday 11 - 07:45
French authorities have identified 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025, including 26 discovered during 2025 alone, highlighting the rapid evolution of the illicit drug market and the growing challenges faced by public health and law enforcement agencies. The findings come from France’s national drug monitoring system, which......
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will unfold across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada, marking the largest edition of the tournament ever held. With 48 national teams competing in 104 matches, the competition will span three host countries and bring together some of the most recognized sporting venues in North America. Morocco will......
The French School Odette du Puigaudeau has reached a significant milestone by hosting the French baccalaureate examinations at its Dakhla campus for the first time. The development marks a new stage in the expansion of French education in southern Morocco and allows students to complete one of the most important steps of their academic journey......
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck off Russia’s Pacific coast on Thursday, according to regional emergency authorities, highlighting the intense seismic activity that characterizes the country’s Far Eastern territories. The earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean near the Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the most seismically active regions......
Five police officers were killed and five others injured in a deadly armed attack in the western Mexican state of Michoacán, highlighting the persistent security challenges posed by organized crime groups in the country. The attack occurred in the municipality of Nahuatzen, a region known for its Indigenous Purépecha communities......
For the first time in ten years, the number of people forcibly displaced worldwide has recorded a decline, according to recent data released by the United Nations refugee agency. Despite this positive development, humanitarian organizations warn that the global displacement crisis remains one of the most significant challenges facing the international......
Archaeologists have identified the oldest known evidence of the board game tāb, known in parts of North Africa as sīg, following the discovery of a carved game board at the medieval site of Walīla, the Arabic name for Volubilis near Meknes. The find was detailed in a new peer-reviewed study published in the journal Libyan Studies and provides......
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan told lawmakers that Israel’s military operations in Syria and Lebanon have reached a level that now poses a direct threat to Turkish security. He framed the regional conflict as no longer confined to neighboring states and argued that instability across the border immediately affects Turkey’s......
The Mawazine festival in Rabat brings together a wide selection of female artists for its 21st edition under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The program spans multiple stages across the Moroccan capital and neighboring Salé, highlighting voices from the Arab world, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Each performance......
A national workshop will take place in Rabat on 11 June 2026 to strengthen the protection of children’s rights and reinforce the principle of the best interests of the child. The event will be hosted at the Marriott hotel and will bring together more than 50 participants from public institutions, national bodies, civil society organizations,......
Peugeot has revived its GTi badge with the E-208 GTi, an all-electric compact model unveiled in series form at Le Mans during the 24 Hours endurance race. The launch marks a clear return of the performance nameplate, now adapted to electric propulsion after years of absence from the lineup. The GTi badge carries strong heritage within Peugeot,......
Opel has repositioned the Astra as a multi-powertrain compact car designed to cover the full transition spectrum in Europe and markets such as Morocco. The model now spans 100 percent electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and diesel versions, reflecting a strategy built on flexibility rather than rapid full electrification. The approach targets......
The Moroccan car rental industry is under growing pressure as trade bodies warn of a deepening imbalance between fleet expansion and real market demand. A sector alert issued in June 2026 highlights rising financial strain across operators, driven by aggressive pricing strategies and expanding vehicle inventories that no longer match absorption......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 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
