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[ad_1] Rabat – The 21st edition of the Festival des Plages Maroc Telecom lit up Morocco’s northern coast, drawing thousands of music lovers to Martil, Nador, and Saïdia. Since its kickoff on August 15, the festival did all it could to deliver nights filled with energy, music, and a palpable sense of joy. In Martil, audiences shared the stage with Rajaa, Omar Belmir, Moughit, and the iconic Nass El Ghiwan. The concerts brought together Morocco’s musical heritage and contemporary sounds, creating nights that resonated with tradition and modernity. Saïdia’s evenings came alive with Tarek 5 Stars, the dynamic presence of…
[ad_1] When a 21-year-old bus plunged off a bridge into the Oued El Harrach on August 15, killing 18 and injuring 24, it didn’t just crash into a river, it sank into a lake of sewage that has been left untreated since the country’s independence. The site, long known for its toxic pollution and foul stench, is a symbol of Algeria’s decaying public services. The tragedy, which unfolded in the heart of Algiers, has become a grim metaphor for a nation where infrastructure collapses under the weight of neglect. The bus involved in the crash was older than many of…
[ad_1] FC Barcelona opened their LaLiga season with a 3-0 win over nine-man Mallorca at Estadi Son Moix on Saturday, in a match marked by controversy and fierce protests from the home side. The major talking point came in the first half when Ferran Torres scored for Barcelona despite Mallorca claiming one of their players was down with a potential head injury. The referee allowed play to continue, and Torres converted, sparking outrage from Mallorca’s bench and fans. Mallorca manager Jagoba Arrasate told Mundo Deportivo: “We’ve all seen that incident, and last week they explained it to us in the…
[ad_1] In a landmark move to boost its influence in Africa, Russia last week hosted its first official military consultations with the defense chiefs of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — members of the recently formalized Alliance of Sahel States (AES).The high-level talks in Moscow, led by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, concluded with the signing of a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation. Russia is ready to provide “comprehensive assistance” to ensure stability in the Sahel, Belousov said, as the region battles an expanding jihadist insurgency. The Sahelian trio, all governed by military juntas, have turned away from former…
[ad_1] Marrakech – A recent working paper by independent researcher Daniel Tuki reveals significant variations in attitudes toward intimate partner violence across Africa, with Morocco showing relatively moderate levels of support for beating one’s wife compared to other countries on the continent. According to the study “Exposure to violent conflict and attitudes toward wife beating in Africa,” published this month by Afrobarometer, about 24% of Moroccans believe it is either “sometimes” or “always” justifiable for a man to beat his wife. This places Morocco in a middle position among the 39 African countries surveyed, well below the highest rates found…
[ad_1] Falcon Energy Materials said it has begun constructing its pilot graphite processing facility within the Fluoralpha SA industrial zone in Morocco, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s plan to become a fully integrated supplier of battery-grade anode materials. The pilot plant, located near Jorf Lasfar, benefits from direct access to world-class port infrastructure, competitive operating costs, and proximity to key European and North American markets. The construction contract for the facility has been awarded to Open Steel, with initial steel deliveries expected in early September and building completion scheduled for November. “This pilot plant is more than a…
[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco is set to face days of heightened wildfire danger between August 17 and 20. The National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) issued an alert warning that several provinces remain exposed to high and even extreme levels of risk, calling on residents and authorities to remain on guard. The warning comes after ANEF drew up forecasts based on scientific prediction models. By combining data on forest combustibility with local climate and terrain conditions, the agency mapped the areas most likely to face fires in the days ahead. The provinces of Chefchaouen, Fahs-Anjra, Tanger-Assilah, M’Diq-Fnideq, and Taza…
[ad_1] All wars and conflicts experience watershed moments offering new opportunities for the sides involved to decide whether to continue the bloody journey leading to nowhere, or choose the path of peace and compromise. In October, the UN Security Council will hold a pivotal meeting on the Sahara conflict as the United States, France and the United Kingdom join efforts to close definitely this five-decade long issue on the basis of the realistic Autonomy Plan offered by Morocco under its sovereignty. However, as the decisive deadline draws closer, the deceptive Algerian military regime intensifies maneuvers. Its goal is not to…
[ad_1] Rabat — The Boutchichiyya Sufi Order announced today that it endorses Mouad as the new sheikh of the Qadiriyya Boutchichiyya Sufi order, following a formal declaration by Mounir al-Qadiri Boutchich at the Qadiriyya zawiya (religious center) in Madagh, near Berkane, northeastern Morocco. The announcement took place before a large gathering of the order’s followers and members of the Boutchichiyya order. A statement from the Sufi order indicated that Mounir made this decision after prayer and consultation with God, choosing to transfer leadership of Morocco’s most renowned Sufi order to his younger brother Mouad. It described this decision as a…
[ad_1] Rabat – Northwestern Pakistan reels from a wave of deadly flash floods, which have claimed at least 337 lives, with dozens more still missing, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Torrential rains and sudden cloudbursts have swept through mountainous villages in recent days, leaving communities in shock. In Kishtwar district, emergency teams reached the remote village of Chositi on Sunday, where at least 60 residents died and around 150 suffered injuries, including 50 critically. Rescue workers in Buner district recovered 54 bodies from areas where torrents of water carried enormous boulders, destroying homes and sweeping away everything in…