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[ad_1] Rabat – Moroccan athlete Soufiane El Bakkali won the men’s 3,000 meters steeplechase on Friday at the Monaco Diamond League, one of the top international athletics meetings. El Bakkali finished first with a time of 8 minutes and 3.18 seconds, beating Japan’s Ryuji Miura, who came in second with 8:03.43. Kenyan runner Edmond Serem took third place with a time of 8:04.00, while another Moroccan, Salaheddine Benyazide, finished fourth with 8:06.44. This victory confirms once again that El Bakkali is one of the best steeplechase runners in the world. He has been dominating the event in recent years. El…

[ad_1] Nigerian troops have killed more than 50 armed men in separate operations in the country’s conflict-ridden northeast and northwest, according to official statements released Thursday.In Katsina State, northwest Nigeria, security forces repelled coordinated attacks by hundreds of armed bandits raiding multiple villages on Tuesday (8 July). Katsina’s Commissioner for Internal Affairs, Nasir Mua’zu, said 30 attackers were “neutralized” by joint police and military forces with air support. However, the violence also claimed the lives of one civilian, two soldiers, and three police officers. “Our gallant security forces successfully repelled the attackers … We are working tirelessly with federal security…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco has launched a call for competition to grant licenses for the establishment and operation of 5G mobile networks, the country’s telecoms regulator announced. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) said in a statement that the process is part of Morocco’s broader Digital 2030 strategy and aligns with national policy goals for the telecom sector.  The aim is to equip the country with the latest mobile communication technology to support its economic and social development, added the statement. The fifth generation of mobile networks, or 5G, offers faster data speeds, low latency, and the ability to handle…

[ad_1] Two African nations have emerged as unexpected beneficiaries of global fertilizer market disruptions, with Morocco and Egypt capitalizing on geopolitical tensions to establish themselves as alternative suppliers to Europe amid a 15 percent price surge in 2025. World Bank data released this week reveal dramatic price increases across fertilizer categories, with triple superphosphate jumping 43 percent and diammonium phosphate rising 23 percent. These spikes, driven by strong demand, trade restrictions, and production deficits particularly in urea, have reshaped global supply chains. Morocco has strategically positioned itself as Europe’s alternative phosphate supplier, filling gaps left by Chinese and Russian exports…

[ad_1] Rabat – Minister of Energy Transition Leila Benali has said Morocco needs to invest over $40 billion to achieve its national energy goals. The minister made her remarks during an interview with Asharq on the sidelines of the OPEC seminar in Vienna. “We need to invest more than $20 billion in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and another $20 billion in the interconnection between Africa and Europe,” she said, noting that renewable resources contribute over 45% to Morocco’s electricity and grid and are on track to reach 52% ahead of Morocco’s 2030 target. Morocco also needs to boost battery…

[ad_1] Morocco is reportedly negotiating with some UAE companies wind energy projects in its southern provinces. The total investment of these projects is estimated between $8 and $10 billion, according to Arabic energy-focused Attaqa media platform. The Emirati companies engaged in talks are Masdar, AMEA Power, and Taqa. They are negotiating with the North African Kingdom 4 wind power plants with a production capacity reaching 5,000 megawatts (MW), said the Washington-based news website. These projects are part of Morocco’s drive to increase renewable energies in the electricity mix to 52 percent by 2030. The Moroccan Saharan provinces currently host four…

[ad_1] South Africa will aim to seal a place in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Tanzania tonight at Honour Stadium in Oujda Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1), and fans can catch the action live on beIN Sports, CANAL+, New WorldTV, SuperSport, Azam Media, SABC, Ziggo, BAND, SportTV, and Arena Sport. The defending champions made a statement in their opening match, beating Ghana 2–0 thanks to goals from Linda Motlhalo and Jermaine Seoposenwe. That win extended South Africa’s unbeaten run in 2024 to eight straight victories, with six clean…

[ad_1] West African leaders are rejecting U.S. efforts to offload third-country deportees, following a White House summit where President Donald Trump reportedly floated the idea of African nations accepting migrants refused by their own governments.Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló confirmed Thursday (10 July) that while Trump raised the issue during a Wednesday meeting with five African leaders, no formal request was made. “He talked about that, but he didn’t ask us to take immigrants back to our country,” Embaló clarified at a Washington event. “If they are our citizens of Guinea-Bissau, …of course they are going back home. But if…

[ad_1] Rabat – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Thursday evening that it has opened an investigation into Algeria’s women’s national team over suspected violations of CAF statutes and regulations during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), currently held in Morocco. CAF did not specify the nature of the alleged breach but confirmed that they “will not make any further comment on the matter until the procedure has been completed,” the statement read.  The announcement follows a series of incidents that raised questions about Algeria’s conduct during the tournament. While the team remains active in the competition, its…

[ad_1] Rabat — US President Donald Trump has once again made headlines for making controversial remarks that sparked criticism online, with what many described as “racist” comments on Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English. While hosting leaders from five African countries at the White House on Wednesday, Trump remarked that he was impressed by Boakai’s English. The Liberian president said, “we want to work with the United States in peace and security within the region because we are committed to that,” to which Trump commented that the Liberian president spoke “beautiful English,” asking where he learned it from.  When Boakai responded…