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[ad_1] The African Union Commission has reappointed Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Belaiche as Special Representative of the Chairperson of the AU Commission and Head of the AU Liaison Office in Sudan. By renewing this appointment, AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf builds on the original designation made in 2019 by his predecessor, Moussa Faki Mahamat. The decision underscores the recognition of Morocco’s expertise and its commitment to advancing peace and stability in Africa. A seasoned diplomat, Belaiche has held several high-level positions, including that of Morocco’s Ambassador to Sudan, where he strengthened bilateral dialogue and actively worked to understand local and…

[ad_1] Rabat – Top footballers are increasingly reluctant to voice concerns over the growing number of matches due to fears of professional repercussions, according to FIFPro, the global players’ union. The union raised the alarm following a high-level summit in Amsterdam, which brought together 58 national player unions from around the world. The meeting, held to address growing frustration with FIFA’s management of the global football calendar, came shortly after the conclusion of the expanded 32-team Club World Cup in the United States. While FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed the tournament as a major success, FIFPro has criticized it…

[ad_1] Marrakech – The Moroccan government has announced plans to invest MAD 80 billion ($8 billion) to deploy 5G technology across the country, with the goal of covering 85% of the population by 2030. The announcement came during the board meeting of the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), held Friday in Rabat under the chairmanship of Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch. The ambitious project will begin implementation by the end of 2025, with several major cities receiving 5G coverage in the initial phase. This initiative forms part of the broader “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy, which aims to accelerate the country’s…

[ad_1] King Mohammed VI stands as a champion of intra-African solidarity, matching words with action through the launch of initiatives that aimed at spurring African economic integration, protecting the rights of Africans, promoting religious tolerance and safeguarding peace and stability. Integration With more than 50 visits paid to different African countries during 26 years of his reign, King Mohammed VI stands as an African leader advocating continental economic integration as part of a south-south development approach. “My vision of South-South cooperation is clear and constant: my country shares what it has, without ostentation. Within the framework of a clear-sighted collaboration,…

[ad_1] Lee Brahim Murray-Lamrani is a British-Moroccan former MMA fighter, born on November 12, 1977, in London to a Moroccan father and English mother. In his early life in Woolwich, London, Murray gained notoriety due to his alleged linkage with illegal activities, including violence and drug dealing, before indulging in the MMA world. In 2006, Murray was involved in a robbery of £53m from a Securitas depot in Kent, England, with a group of masked men before he ran away to Morocco. After four months on the run, Murray was caught in Rabat in a joint operation conducted by Moroccan…

[ad_1] A painful déjà vu for Algeria: Portugal has once again voiced its support for the Kingdom’s proposal, describing it as a “serious and credible” solution to a conflict that has lingered for decades. The endorsement, made during a bilateral meeting between Moroccan and Portuguese officials, adds Lisbon to the expanding list of European capitals aligning with Rabat’s vision for regional stability and development. Morocco’s autonomy plan, first presented to the United Nations in 2007, offers the Sahara region self-governance under Moroccan sovereignty. The proposal has been widely praised for its pragmatism and alignment with international law, particularly the principles…

[ad_1] Marrakech – The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui, launched 200 rural and urban health facilities across eight regions of Morocco on Friday in Errachidia. These facilities, which have been rehabilitated and equipped, are part of a larger national program to improve healthcare access throughout the country. The inauguration ceremony took place at the “Al Qods” health center in Errachidia during celebrations for the 26th anniversary of the Throne Day. Regional health directors participated via videoconference alongside the Wali of the Drâa-Tafilalet region and Governor of Errachidia province, Essaid Zniber. The new healthcare facilities are distributed across…

[ad_1] Morocco’s fuel distribution sector experienced contrasting margin trends during the first quarter of 2025, with diesel and gasoline gross margins following distinct patterns across two phases, according to the Competition Council’s latest report.The quarterly evolution revealed an initial growth phase from January through mid-February, followed by a decline lasting until March end. During the growth period, diesel margins increased from 1.3 dirhams per liter to 1.46 dirhams, while gasoline margins rose from 1.95 to 2.11 dirhams per liter.The subsequent decline phase saw more pronounced adjustments. Diesel margins dropped 60 centimes to 0.86 dirhams per liter, representing a 41 percent…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Ghana secured the bronze medal at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regular time at Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Friday evening. The match was a rematch of their group stage encounter, where South Africa had previously defeated Ghana 2-0. This time, however, the Black Queens managed to avenge that loss in dramatic fashion. South Africa took the lead just before halftime when Nonhlanhla Mthandi scored in the 45th minute. Ghana equalized in the 68th minute through an unfortunate own goal by South…

[ad_1] Mounir El Ghabri, Director of Citizen Relations at the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG), has attributed recent power outages to exceptional weather conditions, notably a sharp rise in temperatures. Speaking on Thursday, 24 July 2025, El Ghabri described the company’s overall service delivery as “good,” emphasising that the disruptions were limited in scope and duration.He explained that the outages were strategically implemented to safeguard the national grid and ensure continued electricity supply amid extreme heat. El Ghabri reassured the public that STEG is actively working to minimise future disruptions and maintain stable service as Tunisia confronts intensifying climate-related…