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[ad_1] Morocco’s House of Representatives passed a new bill on Tuesday to establish the “Fondation Maroc 2030”, a national body dedicated to overseeing preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and other major international sporting events. The bill, adopted with 112 votes in favor and only one against, received no abstentions. Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Faouzi Lekjaa, presented the bill as part of Morocco’s broader vision to meet the Royal Directives that call for well-structured planning ahead of the tournaments. He described the moment FIFA officially confirmed Morocco as a host country for the 2030 World Cup…
[ad_1] South African car exports to the United States have plummeted dramatically, falling over 70% in the first quarter of 2025, and tumbling further to 80% in April and 85% in May, 2025, following the imposition of steep tariffs by US President Donald J. Trump. The automotive industry, which relies heavily on the US market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), now faces a growing crisis. The tariffs—initially a 25% duty on cars and now extended to auto parts—have struck a critical blow to one of South Africa’s key export sectors.Industry body Naamsa described the situation as a…
[ad_1] Marrakech – ORA, a Moroccan startup, born not in a Silicon Valley garage but in the vibrant chaos of Casablanca, just closed a record-breaking $7.5 million Series A funding round. Led by Azur Innovation Fund and a squad of local investors, the funding is more than a business milestone. It’s a mood. A reminder that homegrown innovation doesn’t need to beg for validation from abroad — it’s already valid, valuable, and venture-ready. And who’s behind it all? Omar Alami, the founder and CEO of ORA Technologies, a man who speaks about digital access the way Carrie Bradshaw speaks about…
[ad_1] On Monday, July 14, 2025, Mali has issued a strong diplomatic protest against the Czech Republic for denying entry visas to its U19 women’s basketball team, preventing their participation in the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup held in Brno, from 12 to 20 July. The Foreign Ministry labelled the move as an “unfriendly act” and a violation of host nation obligations, emphasising that the team was set to represent not just Mali, but the entire African continent on the global stage.FIBA confirmed that the Malian delegation could not travel due to visa issues, resulting in the cancellation of their…
[ad_1] Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met on Tuesday with former South African President Jacob Zuma, leader of the newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, in Rabat. The meeting marked a significant shift in South Africa’s political stance, as Zuma’s party officially recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara and endorsed the Autonomy Plan as a viable solution to the regional dispute. The visit builds on previous diplomatic overtures, including Zuma’s meeting with King Mohammed VI in 2017 during the African Union summit in Ivory Coast, where both sides agreed to open a new chapter in bilateral relations. In a joint…
[ad_1] The initial public offering (IPO) of Vicenne, a leading Moroccan medical equipment company, broke a new record on the Casablanca Stock Exchange with an IPO that was oversubscribed 64 times. The offering attracted over 32 billion dirhams in demand by investors for shares worth just 500 million dirhams, resulting in an unprecedented oversubscription. Vicenne offered 2.1 million new shares at a fixed price of MAD 236, valuing the company at MAD 2.4 billion. The IPO drew 37,674 investors, including over 36,000 individual investors from 49 different nationalities. Notably, 40% of these retail investors were first-time participants in the stock…
[ad_1] Days after igniting widespread outrage with remarks urging young women to choose marriage over education, Justice and Development Party (PJD) Secretary-General Abdelilah Benkirane has responded, and not with an apology, but with defiance. In a video posted to his Facebook page, the former head of government dismissed the backlash as a smear campaign orchestrated by unnamed actors ahead of the legislative elections and insisted that his words had been twisted by political opportunists. Women’s rights slammed Rather than distance himself from the polemic he sparked during a regional party meeting in Souss-Massa, Benkirane repeated his claim that delaying marriage…
[ad_1] Sand and dust storms now affect over 330 million people across 150 countries, with serious consequences for health, food security, and economies, according to a new report by the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO).Marking the International Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms, the UN General Assembly declared 2025–2034 the official Decade for Action on this escalating crisis. They “are fast becoming one of the most overlooked yet far-reaching global challenges of our time,” warned Assembly President Philemon Yang. Driven by climate change, land degradation, and unsustainable land use, the storms contribute to an estimated 7 million premature deaths…
[ad_1] Fez– The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism has announced three major updates to the Go Siyaha program, aimed at making it more accessible and impactful for tourism entrepreneurs across the country. These changes are designed to encourage investment, foster innovation, and generate new jobs in the sector. The new eligibility conditions will take effect starting Tuesday, July 22, 2025. According to the ministry, Go Siyaha has already supported 1,000 projects to date. With growing interest among young entrepreneurs and untapped potential in tourism, the program is now being adapted to meet the evolving needs of project holders. Key changes to…
[ad_1] https://x.com/DCP_Haddadi/status/1944424998443053178/photo/1https://x.com/_AfricanUnion/status/1944696253532582081/photo/3 On Monday, July 14, 2024, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has renewed calls for reparations from nations historically responsible for the trans-Atlantic slave trade and colonisation of Africa, underscoring the urgent need to restore the continent’s full human dignity. Speaking in his capacity as the African Union’s Champion for Reparatory Justice, Mahama delivered a progress report at the AU’s seventh Mid-Year Coordination Meeting held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. He described Africa’s call for reparative justice as a collective demand rooted in historical truth and moral responsibility.Mahama stressed that the global community must stand with Africa in its pursuit…