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[ad_1] Rabat – For the first time, Moroccan researchers have drawn a detailed map tracing how COVID-19 mutated and spread across the country between 2021 and 2024.  The landmark study, carried out by the Pasteur Institute of Morocco in collaboration with Ibn Rochd University Hospital in Casablanca, has been published in NPJ Viruses, part of the Nature group of scientific journals. The paper, titled “Genomic surveillance in Morocco tracks SARS-CoV-2 variant shift from Alpha to Omicron sublineage JN1,” is the first comprehensive Moroccan research to examine the virus’s evolution through real-time genomic monitoring.  Backed by the Africa Centers for Disease…

[ad_1] Jacob Zuma, former South African president and current leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, has intensified his support for Morocco’s territorial sovereignty over the Sahara during a high-profile lecture at Ghana’s University of Professional Studies in Accra, reported the news platform Morocco World News. Speaking this week to an academic audience, Zuma directly challenged the African National Congress’s foreign policy stance while praising Ghana’s recent endorsement of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan. His remarks emphasized opposition to what he characterized as Africa’s artificial fragmentation serving external interests rather than continental unity. “Africa must not be divided for outsiders’ convenience. The…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) recently met with Morocco’s ambassador to Accra, Imane Quaadil, to study Morocco’s regulatory framework for legal cannabis. The meeting aimed to accelerate Ghana’s implementation of its own medical and industrial cannabis licensing program. Led by Director General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the Ghanaian delegation expressed interest in several aspects of Morocco’s cannabis regulation system. These include license design, production chain control systems, cooperative organization, and variety certification procedures. Ambassador Quaadil offered technical cooperation and confirmed arrangements for Ghanaian personnel to visit Morocco in September for observation and training sessions. She stressed Morocco’s willingness…

[ad_1] IBA Group, a multinational software service provider and Berexia payment, a leading technology services company, have joined efforts to launch SoftPOS solution in Morocco in cooperation with Al Barid Bank and Royal Air Maroc (RAM). SoftPOS, or Software Point of Sale, is a software-based solution that turns any NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet into a secure payment terminal — without the need for additional hardware. SoftPOS enables merchants to accept contactless card payments directly on a mobile device using only an app. Sami Metwali, Head of Products & Solutions at Berexia payment, said: “We integrated tapXphone SoftPOS solution to create…

[ad_1] Rabat – Huawei Morocco, in partnership with the Moroccan Ministry of Higher Education has announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the Seeds for the Future program.  This flagship initiative is designed to train Moroccan students in cutting-edge technologies and prepare them for future careers in the digital world, Huawei Morocco said in a statement. From August 18 to 23, the university students are taking part in a unique learning journey in Dongguan and Shenzhen, China, two cities known as global leaders in digital innovation.  They will join participants from countries such as Japan, The Netherlands, and others,…

[ad_1] Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured a $225 million loan from German development bank KfW to modernize Casablanca region railway network. The German funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain Rapproché” (SIR) program. The SIR seeks to establish an electrified passenger rail service, connecting the urban center with suburban areas such as Zenata, Mohammedia, Nouaceur, and Bouskoura. The program will utilize a 73-kilometer brownfield right-of-way to expand track capacity and enhance existing rail infrastructure, including electrical systems and signalling, with a focus on climate resilience. This effort…

[ad_1] Rabat – Ghizlane Chebbak, captain of Morocco’s women’s national football team, has signed with Saudi club Al Hilal for one season.  The club announced on Instagram today that Chebbak will represent Al Hilal until 2026. In the welcoming video, she said: “I’m Ghizlane. I carve paths through the crowd and turn every moment into a goal.” Her name, which means “deer” in Arabic, reflects her agility and grace on the field.  Her arrival comes as part of Saudi Arabia’s growing investment in women’s football, attracting top players and coaches. For Chebbak, this move is a chance to share her…

[ad_1] Professor Hassan Ammor from Mohammed V University’s Mohammedia School of Engineers has secured the silver medal at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival 2025, marking a historic achievement as the first such recognition for Morocco, Africa, and the Arab world in this prestigious competition. The award, presented during the August 8-10 event in Santa Clara, California, recognizes Ammor’s groundbreaking innovation titled “A New Smart Microwave Imaging Scanner for Breast Cancer Detection.” The technology offers a lightweight, compact, non-invasive, and accessible medical device that represents a paradigm shift in early breast cancer detection methodologies. The innovation addresses a critical healthcare…

[ad_1] Casablanca – Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz gravely warned on Friday that Gaza City would be destroyed if Hamas refuses to disarm and release all hostages, escalating fears of an imminent full-scale genocidal attack on the besieged enclave. The statement came one day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he had approved the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) plans to take control of Gaza City, despite international appeals to prevent further civilian suffering. “Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas’ murderers and rapists in Gaza – until they agree to Israel’s conditions for ending the…

[ad_1] Morocco is moving forward with a major modernization of its Royal Air Force (FRA), with plans to acquire Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium aircraft, according to defense outlet Military Africa. The procurement is part of a broader strategy to gradually replace the FRA’s aging fleet of 14 C-130H Hercules transport aircraft and KC-130H aerial refueling tankers. If finalized, the deal would position Morocco among a growing list of countries opting for the KC-390, including Portugal, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, and Slovakia. The KC-390 Millennium is recognized for its versatility, high speed, and cost-efficiency. Capable of carrying up…