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[ad_1] Looking for a change of scenery this summer? Head to Nador, where Marchica Lagoon Resort is redefining upscale coastal living with a fresh, sophisticated vision. Nestled between lagoon, mountains, and sea, this exclusive Moroccan retreat reinvents luxury as something more natural, gentler, and above all, more vibrant. For those who crave a blend of style and sensation, Marchica unveils a unique aquatic offering: eFoils, waterbikes, hydroflyers…state-of-the-art equipment that invites you to dare while staying effortlessly elegant.  And when it’s time to unwind after the adventure? Ultra-comfy floating platforms in the heart of the lagoon offer breathtaking views, complete silence,…

[ad_1] With massive wildfires burning thousands of hectares in Portugal, Morocco has responded to an emergency call for help by sending two firefighting planes to this European country combatting a series of fires amid another heatwave. Morocco’s decision to send Canadair planes was announced Monday by the Interior ministry and confirmed by Lisbon which said it activated a bilateral cooperation mechanism after two aircraft of its water-bomber fleet suffered a mechanical failure. Portugal had initially reached out to Spain, but the latter was unable to provide firefighting planes due to raging fires in its own territory. Wildfires are common during…

[ad_1] At first glance, it sounds utterly reckless, almost suicidal for global stability: blocking the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply flows, would deal a devastating blow to the global economy. Iran, under continuous pressure, even after a shaky ceasefire, seems to favor shutting down this vital passage. The Iranian parliament, a vocal mouthpiece of the regime, just voted a few weeks ago in favor of its closure while small but repetitive irruptions of violence occur each week around this bottleneck. In that particular scenario, oil prices would skyrocket, market chaos would ensue and…

[ad_1] Marrakech – A consortium of investors, including Enko Capital and Oronte, announced Monday the finalization of their acquisition of Société Générale’s Mauritanian retail banking subsidiary. This marks the French bank’s latest withdrawal from the African continent, following its exit from Morocco last year. The consortium says its aim is to strengthen the bank’s position as a central player in financing the Mauritanian economy. They will focus particularly on strategic sectors including mining, gas, agriculture, and SMEs. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Société Générale had been the reference shareholder of Société Générale Mauritanie (SGM) since 2007.…

[ad_1] Morocco’s tax revenues rose by 19.1% in the first half of 2025, reaching 186.34 billion dirhams (MMDH), driven primarily by corporate income tax (IS) receipts, which soared 34.7% to 55.98 MMDH. This increase is largely attributed to payments linked to the 2024 fiscal year, the reference year for provisional installments. The rise comes despite a gradual reduction of the standard corporate tax rate, set to drop to 20% by 2026. Personal income tax (IR) revenues also jumped 22.6% to 36.54 MMDH, supported by wage increases in the public sector from July 2024, the private sector from January 2025, and…

[ad_1] Rabat – The countdown to the Ballon d’Or 2025 ceremony, scheduled for Monday, September 22, is underway.  Voting for the Ballon d’Or 2025 officially began today, as L’Équipe invites football fans worldwide to make their voices heard.  Supporters can cast their ballots online to choose their favorites across several categories, including Morocco’s own Achraf Hakimi, who is among the top contenders for this prestigious honor. Besides Hakimi, other Moroccan players nominated this year include Yassine Bounou for the Yachine Trophy and Ayyoub Bouaddi for the Kopa Trophy.  This year, voters can select the best male and female players for…

[ad_1] Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has appointed two serving ministers to take on additional roles following the deaths of Defense Minister Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed in a helicopter crash, in the Ashanti Region last Wednesday. Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson will serve concurrently as acting Minister of Defense, while Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah will also act as Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation until further notice. The crash claimed the lives of all eight people on board. The presidency has declared a three-day national mourning period from…

[ad_1] Casablanca – Australia will officially recognize the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Monday, describing a two-state solution as “humanity’s best hope” to end the “cycle of violence” in the Middle East. The decision comes amid mounting international pressure on Israel to end its genocide on Gaza and follows similar symbolic announcements from Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.  Read also: Trump Fumes as Canada Joins France and UK in Push to Recognize Palestinian State Albanese said the move is conditional on commitments from the Palestinian Authority…

[ad_1] The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its commitment to supporting peace, stability, and humanitarian relief in Sudan, despite ongoing tensions with Khartoum. The Emirati Foreign Ministry underscored, in a statement released on Sunday, its “unwavering commitment” to work with international partners to foster dialogue, mobilize global support, and address Sudan’s humanitarian crisis. It emphasized solidarity with the Sudanese people in their quest for a “dignified future” and pledged continued engagement in peace initiatives aimed at ending the country’s conflict. The UAE also rejected what it called “unfounded accusations and deliberate propaganda” from Sudan’s government, which cut diplomatic ties with…

[ad_1] Marrakech – The vicious assault on Ambassador Youssef El Amrani, Morocco’s representative to the United States since October 2023, and his wife Asma Lamrabet exposes the grotesque reality of what Israel’s most rabid supporters truly want: not peaceful coexistence, not mutual respect, but Morocco’s complete and utter submission. Moroccan sovereignty cannot be left undefended when it is trampled under the guise of “friendship” with Israel. The brazenness of this attack on Morocco’s diplomatic independence is an affront so egregious it constitutes nothing less than neo-colonial aggression against the kingdom’s sovereignty, revealing the colonial mindset still festering beneath the veneer…