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[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco’s coastal and traditional fishing sector experienced a challenging start to 2025, with overall production declining despite some bright spots in specific categories, according to the latest data from the National Office of Maritime Fishing. The total value of coastal and traditional fishing products marketed through the end of July reached MAD 6.14 billion ($ 682,513 million), representing a 3% decrease compared to the same period last year. The decline was more pronounced in volume terms, with total catch weight falling 16% to 523,765 tons. The fishing industry’s performance showed significant variation across different species categories.Shellfish emerged…

[ad_1] Over one hundred African experts took part in a workshop held lately in Rabat to strengthen cooperation to counter threats of proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction in Africa. The event was organized by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in partnership with the EU Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (EU CBRN CoE) and UN Interregional Crime & Justice Research Institute (UNICRI). Held within the frame of DTRA’s International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), the workshop brought together African officials representing law enforcement, military, policy and UNSCR-1540 national coordination committee. UNSCR 1540 is a legally…

[ad_1] Rabat — Residents of Dakhla experienced a brief moment of alarm on Friday afternoon when powerful explosions echoed throughout the city and its surrounding areas. The loud blasts sparked concern and questions among locals before authorities later explained the cause. Local media sources reported that the explosions came from a routine controlled demolition operation. Military forces destroyed old, unusable bombs and landmines in the Argoub area, located approximately 80 kilometers from Dakhla. Officials conducted this operation as part of standard safety procedures to protect residents. The sources confirmed that the situation remained completely safe throughout the process. The Royal…

[ad_1] Tunisian President Kais Saied has intensified his confrontation with the country’s most powerful labor organization, the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), in a move that analysts warn could further erode Tunisia’s democratic institutions and deepen its political crisis. The UGTT, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate for its role in Tunisia’s post-revolution democratic transition, has called for a mass protest in downtown Tunis to “defend the union and its values” following a series of attacks and threats from Saied and his supporters. The union accuses the president of inciting demonstrators to storm its headquarters after a nationwide transport strike paralyzed…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Moroccan national team coach Tarik Sektioui described Sunday’s match against DR Congo as a “final” ahead of their crucial CHAN 2024 Group A encounter. Speaking at a pre-match press conference in Nairobi on Saturday, Sektioui stressed the decisive nature of the game for both teams. “We can consider this match as a final. It’s very important for us and for DR Congo,” Sektioui said. “We are fully aware of what’s at stake, determined and motivated to win.” The Atlas Lions will face DR Congo at Nyayo Stadium in what will determine their progression to the next round…

[ad_1] A deadly bus accident in the Mohammadia district of Algiers has claimed the lives of 18 people and left nine others injured, including two in critical condition. The incident occurred late Friday afternoon when a passenger bus plunged from a bridge into the polluted waters of Oued El Harrach. Emergency services responded swiftly, and rescue operations continued into the evening. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, though initial reports suggest excessive speed may have played a role. The tragedy has reignited public debate over the deteriorating state of Algeria’s public transportation system, particularly the aging fleet of…

[ad_1] Rabat – The General Directorate of Meteorology expects hot weather in many parts of Morocco today.  Temperatures will remain high in the northern and central inland plains, the southeast, inland areas of Souss, and the southern provinces. The eastern region will also see fairly warm conditions. In the morning and at night, low clouds and patches of fog are expected near the Atlantic coast and the Mediterranean coast. Some unstable clouds could bring scattered showers or local thunderstorms over the High Atlas mountains and the south of the country. The Middle and Anti-Atlas regions, as well as inland areas…

[ad_1] A new subsea fiber optic cable connecting the Canary Islands to Morocco is set to play a major role in Atlantic connectivity, Spanish media reported. The project is being spearheaded by Spanish company Islalink in collaboration with Canalink, an operator linked to the Island Council of Tenerife and the Technological and Renewable Energy Institute (ITER), Okdiario reports. The cable will begin at the port of Arinaga on Gran Canaria, pass through Gran Tarajal in Fuerteventura, and land on the Moroccan coast, with final landing points expected near Tarfaya or Boujdour. With a total budget of €49 million, the initiative…

[ad_1] Rabat – For the first time ever, Palestine will be represented at the Miss Universe pageant. Nadeen Ayoub, a former Miss Earth finalist, has been confirmed as the country’s inaugural contestant at this year’s 74th Miss Universe, set to take place on November 21 in Pak Kret, Thailand. Ayoub was crowned Miss Palestine in 2022. She made history by becoming the first Palestinian to compete at Miss Earth, finishing among the top five finalists.  Born and raised between Palestine, the US, and Canada, she holds degrees in literature and psychology and is a certified wellness and nutrition coach, according…

[ad_1] Rabat – Gaza City is facing some of its heaviest attacks in weeks, with Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) carrying out constant airstrikes and destroying homes as part of its plans to seize control of the city.  Thousands of residents remain trapped, unable to leave, while ambulances trying to rescue the wounded are also being targeted, Al Jazeera reported. The Gaza Emergency and Ambulance Service said two Palestinians were injured when Israeli shelling hit a tent sheltering displaced people in the al-Rimal neighbourhood in western Gaza City.  The attack comes as Israel intensifies strikes on densely populated areas in both…