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[ad_1] A new chapter in Moroccan heritage is surfacing from the depths. The National Center for Studies and Research in Underwater Cultural Heritage has announced the discovery of 20 historic shipwrecks resting beneath the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Long believed to be lost, these vessels now stand as evidence of Morocco’s overlooked maritime history. The ships were located in several coastal regions, including El Jadida and parts of northern Morocco. According to Azeddine Kara, director of the Center, they served a range of purposes. Some were warships, others merchant vessels, and most date back to…
[ad_1] Fez – In a remarkable academic feat, Moroccan high school students have just made history at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad in Australia, scoring the country’s best result in three decades and earning global recognition in a competition dominated by the world’s top math minds. The Moroccan national team racked up a total of 106 points, bringing home two bronze medals and four honorable mentions. It’s the second-best performance in the country’s history at this prestigious event, and the strongest showing since 1983. Yassine Kamouh and Hamza Achak were the medalists, earning 26 and 24 points respectively. Their achievement,…
[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco’s minister in charge of the budget Fouzi Lekjaa has said that the country’s infrastructure projects for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will directly support the country’s preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking at a ministerial conference titled “2030 World Cup: Financial, Institutional and Strategic Challenges” at the National School of Public Administration (ENSA), he explained that the government designed the AFCON investments as part of a continuous strategy to prepare for hosting the World Cup five years later. “The infrastructures, investments and constructions linked to AFCON 2025 integrate into a coherent and…
[ad_1] Rabat — University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), UNESCO, and the OCP Foundation have launched an ambitious $6 million partnership, aiming to transform education, technology, and cultural preservation across the African continent. Over a three-year collaboration running from 2025 to 2027, the initiative brings together Morocco’s leading polytechnic university, the UN’s cultural agency, and one of Africa’s largest foundations to address development challenges on the continent. Mostapha Terrab, OCP Group’s Chairman, and Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General, signed the agreement on July 18 in Benguerir, marking a new chapter in their eight-year partnership that began in 2017. The partnership focuses on…
[ad_1] Rabat — A vehicle recklessly drove into a crowd in East Hollywood, Los Angeles in the early hours of Saturday morning, injuring at least 28 people. The LA fire department (LAPD), which quickly rushed to the scene, reported that the unidentified vehicle left at least three in critical condition on Santa Monica Boulevard, where the incident took place. The LAPD public information officer Captain Van Gerpen the vehicle, identified as a Nissan Versa, rammed into a line of people waiting to enter a nightclub — majority of them female — before hitting a taco truck and valet stand. The…
[ad_1] Marrakech – FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrived in Rabat on Saturday, where he was welcomed by Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa. During his visit, Infantino spoke about Morocco’s football achievements and upcoming hosting duties. “I am very content and happy to be here. It’s always a pleasure to be in Morocco, a country that lives and breathes football every day,” said Infantino upon his arrival in the Moroccan capital. The FIFA chief was quick to acknowledge Morocco’s status in the global football landscape. “Morocco has become one of the world centers of football,” he stated, noting…
[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco welcomed over 1.5 million diaspora members back home by July 10, marking a significant 13.30% increase compared to the same period last year. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita presented the figures of Moroccans living abroad (MREs) coming back to their country to the Government Council as part of his briefing on the 2025 Marhaba operation. Marhaba operation is Morocco’s annual summer program that helps Moroccans living abroad return home for vacation. The numbers tell a compelling story of growing connections between Morocco and its diaspora. Along with the 1,520,951 Moroccan residents abroad (MREs) who returned, officials registered…
[ad_1] Marrakech – In a display of arrogance and self-deception, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune spewed a torrent of lies and distortions during his televised interview on Friday. The physically slouched dictator, legs splayed apart in what commentators described as a seemingly undignified posture befitting a street thug rather than a head of state, desperately clung to Algeria’s increasingly isolated position on Western Sahara while attacking countries supporting Morocco’s territorial integrity. “I’m not going to abandon the Sahrawis to please certain parties and become an imperialist. With the exception of our position, all others are imperialist,” declared Tebboune, labeling major world…
[ad_1] Rabat – The Household Confidence Index (HCI) rose to 54.6 points in the second quarter of 2025, up from 46.6 points recorded in the previous quarter, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The HCP’s ongoing survey of household sentiment reveals a clear improvement in confidence compared both to the first quarter of 2025 and the same period in 2024. Despite this, 76% of households reported a decline in their standard of living over the past 12 months, while 17.2% saw it remain stable and just 6.8% noted an improvement. The resulting opinion balance improved to -69.2 points,…
[ad_1] Rabat – The Black Queens of Ghana and the Desert Foxes of Algeria face off in the quarterfinals of the 2025 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) this Saturday, July 19. The match kicks off at 5 p.m. local time (GMT+1) at Berkane Stadium in Morocco’s Oriental Province. Ghana returns to the knockout stages of WAFCON for the first time since 2016, hoping to revive the glory of past tournaments when they reached the final three times (1998, 2002, 2006). After a shaky start, losing 0-2 to South Africa and drawing 1-1 with Mali, the Black Queens secured…