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Navigating Challenges with Hope: Morocco’s Optimistic Start to the 2024/2025 Agricultural Campaign

As Morocco begins its 2024/2025 agricultural season, there is cautious optimism in the air, fueled by the recent rainfall that has helped rejuvenate aquifers and improve reservoir levels. This promising development offers a glimmer of hope for a recovery in a sector that faced significant difficulties......

TikTok Hit with Fresh Fine in Moscow for Information Control Violations

Russia's Enforcement of Digital Regulations Intensifies as Social Media Platform Faces Third Penalty of 2024 A Moscow district court has levied a new fine of 3 million rubles ($29,200) against TikTok for failing to comply with Russia's information access restrictions. The ruling, issued by the......

Tragic Mediterranean Crossing Claims 70 Lives as Migration Crisis Intensifies

In a devastating maritime incident off the Moroccan coast, approximately 70 migrants, including 25 Malian nationals, went missing after their vessel sank on December 19. The boat, carrying around 80 people attempting to reach Spanish territory, encountered difficulties during its journey, with only eleven......

Rabat's Tourism Surge: Capital City Reports Over 700,000 Overnight Stays in 2024

Morocco's capital city Rabat has demonstrated remarkable growth in its tourism sector during 2024, recording 713,566 overnight stays in the first ten months of the year. This 4% increase from the previous year's figure of 683,910 stays reflects the city's growing appeal as a tourist destination. The......

Tragic Milestone: Over 10,400 Migrants Lost at Sea En Route to Spain in 2024

In a devastating development that underscores the ongoing migration crisis, more than 10,400 migrants perished or vanished while attempting to reach Spanish shores in 2024, according to a recent report by Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras. The toll includes over 1,500 teenagers, marking this year as the......

Moroccan Banks Announce Exceptional Year-End Weekend Operations for 2024

The Moroccan Professional Group of Banks (GPBM) has unveiled plans to keep banks open during the final weekend of 2024, marking a notable departure from standard banking hours. This exceptional measure, announced on Thursday, will see banks operating on December 28-29, 2024. The initiative is designed......

Morocco’s 2024: Diplomatic triumphs, cultural pride, and resilient progress  

As 2024 comes to a close, Morocco reflects on a year of significant milestones that have bolstered its global standing while driving domestic progress. From diplomatic achievements and political reforms to cultural preservation and economic modernization, the Kingdom has cemented its role as a dynamic......

Morocco Strengthens Global Security Alliances in 2024

Morocco has significantly bolstered its international security partnerships, demonstrating a robust commitment to combating crime and fostering global cooperation. The General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) reports that Morocco's election of a DGSN candidate as Interpol's vice president......

Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 US Election: Myths and Realities

As the 2024 US presidential election unfolded, one question loomed large: Would artificial intelligence (AI) shape the outcome? This marked the first election in the era of widespread AI tools that allowed for the creation of synthetic media such as images, audio, and video, sometimes used for manipulation.......