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[ad_1] Upon instructions of King Mohammed VI, Chairman of Al-Quds Committee, Morocco is sending an additional 100 tons of emergency humanitarian assistance to the inhabitants of Gaza, said a press release issued Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The additional relief consists mostly of foodstuffs and medicines for children and infants. In early August, Morocco sent 180 tons of humanitarian aid including foodstuffs, infant formula, medicine, surgical supplies, tents, blankets, and other essential equipment. Palestinians in Gaza have thanked King Mohammed VI for his generous support and firm solidarity with Palestinian people, particularly the populations of Gaza in times…

[ad_1] Casablanca – French filmmaker and novelist François Szabowski is bringing his unique artistic vision to Morocco this year as his short film “Notifications” competes in the International Selection for the prestigious Belarj Prize for Best Director at the Marrakech Short Film Festival.  Born in 1977 and based in Paris, Szabowski is a multidisciplinary artist whose career spans literature, theatre, comics, and cinema.  A celebrated novelist since the release of his debut book “Les majorettes, elles, savent parler d’amour,” in 2011, he has since penned numerous works blending irony, paradox, and sharp social observation, including “L’amour est une maladie ordinaire”…

[ad_1] Rabat – The Moroccan weather authority has issued a warning of high temperatures accompanied by the “Chergui” winds, as well as thunderstorms with hail and strong gusts of wind from Monday through Wednesday. According to an orange-level alert, thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds are expected Monday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the provinces of Al Haouz, Ouarzazate, and Taroudant, with rainfall amounts ranging between 20 and 40 millimeters. At the same time, the country is expected to experience a heatwave with temperatures ranging between 44°C and 47°C in the provinces of Tata, Assa-Zag, Smara, Boujdour, Oued…

[ad_1] In a historic move that redefines global diplomacy, the United Nations is relocating major operations from New York and Geneva to Nairobi, Kenya, signaling a shift in the center of global influence toward the Global South.By 2026, UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women will establish significant global offices in Nairobi — home to the UN’s only headquarters in the Global South since UNEP’s founding in 1973. Though officially described as a cost-efficiency initiative amid declining donor funding, the deeper implications point to a loss of global trust in Western dominance and a recalibration of power toward Africa and Asia. The…

[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco’s entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a transformation, driven in part by innovative programs that extend beyond traditional business centers to reach emerging talent nationwide. The Netherlands’ Orange Corners program, a six-month incubation initiative, exemplifies this approach by rotating between different Moroccan regions every six months, ensuring that entrepreneurial support reaches beyond the established hubs of Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech. Morocco World News (MWN) sat with the Netherlands Ambassador to Morocco Dirk Jan Nieuwenhuis and two Orange Corners alumni to discover its impact on young Moroccan entrepreneurs and startups. Nieuwenhuis explained the strategic thinking behind this mobile approach:…

[ad_1] The African Union (AU) is calling for a global map correction, challenging the centuries-old Mercator projection that drastically shrinks Africa’s size and influence in global perception.Backed by advocacy groups Africa No Filter and Speak Up Africa, the ‘Correct The Map campaign urges the adoption of the 2018 Equal Earth projection to accurately reflect the true size of continents. The Mercator projection, created in the 16th century for navigation, distorts landmasses by enlarging regions near the poles and shrinking those near the equator — including Africa, the world’s second-largest continent by area. AU Commission Deputy Chairperson Selma Malika Haddadi says…

[ad_1] Moroccan writer Tahar Benjelloun has voiced dismay at what he describes as the decline in Morocco’s tourism standards, warning that many Moroccans abroad now feel unwelcome in their own country. In his article “Très cher Maroc! (2)”, published recently by Moroccan media Le360, Benjelloun drew on readers’ testimonies that reflect anger over inflated costs and poor services.  Still ‘the most beautiful country in the world’ One Moroccan living abroad wrote: “The daily scams, the special MRE prices in July and August, the ferry crossing more expensive than the Channel, hotels that call themselves five stars but barely reach two…

[ad_1] A joint counterterrorism operation between Spain and Morocco has led to the arrest of two individuals suspected of jihadist activity in Catalonia, underscoring the role of Morocco’s security services in pre-emptive action against terrorist cells. On Thursday, Spanish National Police, with critical support from Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), detained two men aged 24 and 26 in the town of Vallfogona de Balaguer, in the province of Lleida. The suspects are being investigated for alleged radicalization, active indoctrination, and collaboration with terrorist organizations, according to a statement from Spanish authorities. One of the suspects was previously known…

[ad_1] Authorities in Chefchaouen province remain on edge after days of battling a massive fire that destroyed large areas of forest in Dardara and Bab Taza. Although the flames were fully contained, new outbreaks appeared in different parts of the province’s woodlands at the start of the week. Fouad Assali, Director of Afforestation and Climate and Environmental Risk Management at the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF), confirmed to SNRTNews that a fire broke out on Monday morning.  He said the blaze was swiftly brought under control through the efforts of emergency teams. The earlier fire consumed more than…

[ad_1] A U.S. delegation composed of diplomats and military officials from the American Embassy in Rabat reportedly arrived on Monday in the Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune for talks with MINURSO leadership, including Head of UN Mission Alexander Ivanko and Commander of MINURSO Force, Major Gen. Fakhrul Ahsan. According to press reports, talks are expected to focus on the challenges facing the UN mission, especially the Polisario violations and restrictions of the freedom of the movement of the MINURSO. The Polisario provocative acts have prevented the UN mission from maintaining a safe and reliable logistics, maintenance and resupply chain to…