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[ad_1] King Mohammed VI has sent a message to U.S. President Donald Trump to express “his deep sadness” after catastrophic flooding killed at least 104 people in Texas. Many of the victims were campers and residents caught off guard by the rapid rise of floodwaters In his message of condolences, the King said he was deeply saddened by the news of the flash floods in Texas, which unfortunately caused many casualties. “May the victims of this tragedy rest in peace,” said the Sovereign. On this sad occasion, the King offered his heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to President Trump, the…
[ad_1] In June 1325, famed Moroccan Amazigh Ibn Battuta set off to perform the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. He was 21 years old and seeking knowledge, not riches. He would not return to Morocco again for another 24 years. He collected countless memories and would later author the Riḥlah (Travels), a historic travelogue documenting his travels covering some 75,000 miles (120,000 km) across the Muslim world and beyond. His travel writings eventually made him a global influencer, 700 years before Instagram. Centuries later, Moroccans and Moroccan cultural influence are again seen across the globe. Hip hop star French Montana fuses gritty Bronx street life…
[ad_1] The World Bank has urged Mauritania to adopt decisive reforms to safeguard macroeconomic stability and promote more inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In a statement shared on social media, the Bank stressed the critical need for economic diversification, highlighting the overreliance on the mining sector as a major vulnerability. It recommended that revenues from mining be channeled into non-extractive sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services to create jobs and support long-term development. The Bank also called for the continuation of sound fiscal and monetary policies to enhance Mauritania’s resilience to external shocks, ensure price stability, and achieve balanced…
[ad_1] Flights bound for Marseille faced major setbacks on Tuesday as fast-moving wildfires in southern France forced the closure of the city’s airport. Authorities shut down runways as flames drew dangerously close, disrupting operations and grounding passengers across several airlines. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced the suspension of its AT732 flight from Casablanca to Marseille. The airline shared the update on its official X account, stating that the runway closure was temporary and that air traffic could resume after 18:00 UTC. The fires, which broke out just a few kilometers from the airport, have spread quickly despite the presence of…
[ad_1] China has officially launched its first rail-sea logistics corridor to Morocco, marking a significant milestone in Sino-African trade connectivity. The new route begins in Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, and travels by rail through Poland, Germany, and Spain, before containers are transferred to ships in Barcelona and shipped to Tanger Med, Morocco’s largest port, Medias24 reported. This is the first time a China-Europe Railway Express line has been extended to an African Mediterranean port, and it is expected to reduce delivery times from over 35 days to just 20 days. The project is led by Sichuan Silk Road…
[ad_1] Danone has signed an official partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of two major tournaments to take place in Morocco: the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July and the 2025 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in December. The agreement brings together one of the continent’s largest football events and a company with deep roots in food and nutrition across Africa. The partnership reflects a shared belief in the link between nutrition and sport, and it places Morocco at the center of a collaboration that targets health, youth, and community engagement. Local footprint,…
[ad_1] Morocco’s banking sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, with net profits surging 24 percent according to the latest assessment by the country’s financial stability watchdog, reinforcing the sector’s position as a pillar of economic strength. The Committee for Coordination and Monitoring of Systemic Risks (CCSRS), meeting Monday at Bank Al-Maghrib headquarters in Rabat, highlighted that the impressive performance was primarily driven by robust market activities. This growth pushed the sector’s return on assets to 0.9 percent and return on equity to 9.5 percent, indicating efficient capital utilization and strong profitability metrics. Financial soundness indicators paint an encouraging picture…
[ad_1] Moroccan forward Ibrahim Ghalidi has signed a three-year deal with Dutch second-tier side NAC Breda after leaving Standard Liège on a free transfer. The 20-year-old, known for his pace and versatility across the front line, developed through the youth system at Standard before reaching the senior squad. Ghalidi holds a Moroccan passport and has represented both Belgium and Morocco at youth international levels. NAC Breda revealed that they have been monitoring him for several years. “Brahim is a quick and technically gifted attacker – exactly the kind of player who fits our vision,” said Technical Director Peter Maas. “We’re…
[ad_1] A groundbreaking genetic study has revealed that ancient Moroccan populations played a foundational role in the emergence of Ancient Egypt’s early civilization. Published in Nature, the study presents the first fully sequenced genome of an individual from Egypt’s Old Kingdom (circa 2855–2570 BCE), showing that the majority of his ancestry traces back to Neolithic North Africa, particularly Morocco. The individual, known as the “Man of Nuwayrat,” was buried in Middle Egypt during the era of the Great Pyramid’s construction. His remains, excavated in the early 1900s and preserved in Liverpool’s World Museum, yielded remarkably well-preserved DNA despite Egypt’s harsh…
[ad_1] Rabat – A new survey by Spain’s Elcano Royal Institute shows that 55% of Spanish people view Morocco as a main external threat to their country. The number marks a six-point increase from a similar survey that the institute carried out last year. Conducted between May 19-29 this year, the survey featured responses from 1,000 participants. The findings ranked Morocco higher than Russia in terms of how much the North African country is perceived as a threat among Spaniards. Russia comes next with 33% of votes and the US with 19% – the latter marking a surge from 5%…