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[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco is close to finalizing a major military aircraft deal with Brazilian aerospace company Embraer to acquire KC-390 Millennium military transport planes. The deal comes closer to finalization even as American defense giant Lockheed Martin continues pushing its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to maintain its market position in the North African country. According to Military Africa, the deal could exceed $600 million and include four to five new aircraft. Morocco wants to replace its aging fleet of C-130H transport planes, which have reportedly lost performance due to their advanced age. This move comes as Morocco’s defense budget…
[ad_1] Two-time champions Morocco sealed their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship, CHAN 2024, with a 3-1 victory over DR Congo at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday, in their final Group A match. The result confirmed the Atlas Lions’ progress alongside hosts Kenya, who defeated Zambia 1-0 in the other Group A fixture thanks to a 75th-minute strike from Ryan Ogam, to finish top of the standings. The Atlas Lions secured the win through a brace from Oussama Lamlaoui in the 8th and 80th minutes, and a penalty converted by Mohamed Hrimat…
[ad_1] Rabat — The Moroccan dirham recorded contrasting trends between June and July 2025, according to the latest monthly review of economic, monetary, and financial developments by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). During this period, the dirham strengthened by 1.3% against the US dollar but slipped 0.2% in value against the euro. These shifts came as the euro itself rose by 1.5% against the dollar. BAM noted that the central bank has not held any foreign currency auctions since December 2021. Activity on the interbank market fell sharply, with transactions of foreign currency against dirhams totaling MAD 23.1 billion ($2.31 billion) in…
[ad_1] Moroccan and foreign researchers have unearthed, near Morocco’s Boulemane province, in the Middle Atlas Mountains, three fossilized teeth of giant dinosaurs dating to the Bathonian era (Middle Jurassic, around 168-166 million years ago), the scientific journal Acta Palaeontologica Polonica reported in a study published on August 7. The plant-eating dinosaurs are called “Turiasaurians”. The study notes that these teeth come from the El Mers III Formation, on the Boulahfa plain near Boulemane, which is considered a world-class reference site for the study of Middle Jurassic faunas, contributing to a better understanding of dinosaur evolution during this period. The study…
[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco quietly but firmly established itself as a rising tech hub in the Middle East and North Africa startup scene in July 2025. The North African country jumped to fourth place in regional entrepreneurial funding, surpassing Egypt and proving its potential as an emerging technology center. Morocco’s strategic advance came through a $7.5 million funding round raised by Ora Technologies. While modest in absolute terms, this deal pushed Morocco into the MENA top five rankings compiled by the Wamda platform and Digital Digest magazine The country now sits ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to…
[ad_1] In response to the growing public health risks posed by the proliferation of stray animals, Morocco is preparing to adopt a pioneering legal framework aimed at both controlling the issue and safeguarding animal welfare. The proposed legislation, known as Draft Law 19.25, marks a significant shift in how the country manages stray animals, introducing structured care systems, strict regulations for pet ownership, and penalties for abuse and neglect. The legislation seeks to curb the rising number of stray animals in urban areas while ensuring their protection. The law introduces a dual approach: enhancing public safety and promoting the dignity…
[ad_1] Kenya and Zambia meet at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, for the final Group A match of the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024. Kenya have already secured a place in the quarter-finals, while Zambia are eliminated after three straight defeats. Gambian referee Lamine Jammeh will blow the kick-off whistle at 1:00 pm (GMT+1), and fans can catch the action live on BeIN Sports MENA, BeIN Sports France, and SuperSport. Kenya coach Benni McCarthy wants his side to treat the game as more than a formality. “Tomorrow is a game where we must win… we are not focusing on the qualification…
[ad_1] Marrakech – The highly anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded without a ceasefire agreement for Ukraine after nearly three hours of talks in Anchorage, Alaska on Friday. The meeting marked Putin’s first appearance on Western soil since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump welcomed the Russian leader with a red carpet reception and a warm handshake, dramatically elevating Putin’s international standing after years of isolation. Summit ends without breakthrough Despite earlier expectations, no ceasefire deal was reached. “There’s no deal until there’s a deal,” Trump declared during…
[ad_1] Marrakech – Former France national team coach Raymond Domenech has stunned football circles by backing PSG defender Achraf Hakimi for the 2025 Ballon d’Or over teammate Ousmane Dembélé, who has dominated headlines as the presumed frontrunner for months. In a candid interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 73-year-old Domenech declared: “Let’s spice things up a bit: Hakimi,” before delivering his critical assessment: “Dembélé certainly deserves it, but he only woke up in January, with the match against City.” The former defender, who managed Les Bleus from 2004 to 2010, pinpointed Hakimi’s decisive contributions as the difference maker. “Hakimi,…
[ad_1] A coalition of Moroccan diaspora organizations in Italy has issued a scathing denunciation of what they describe as the political exploitation of children from the Tindouf refugee camps in Algeria. Under the misleading banner of a “peace vacation,” over 60 minors were brought to Italy this summer, allegedly to escape hardship, only to be indoctrinated and used as tools in a separatist propaganda campaign. According to the coalition’s joint statement, relayed by Al Ahdath Al Maghribia daily, the children were falsely presented as “Sahrawi refugees” and transported using travel documents issued by Algerian authorities. The operation, the associations said,…