Author: aya

Europe’s 2026 wildfire season has placed increasing pressure on the continent’s aerial firefighting capabilities, as major forest fires spread across parts of France and Spain, highlighting the limited availability of firefighting aircraft and prompting the European Union to expand its emergency response capacity. According to media reports, the shortage of operational Canadair amphibious aircraft in several European countries led the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to deploy firefighting planes, helicopters and specialized response teams from multiple member states to support ongoing firefighting operations. In response to these growing challenges, the European Union is moving forward with its rescEU program, which includes…

The city of Laayoune hosted the signing of a financing agreement between the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the ORNX investor consortium to fund a preliminary engineering study for a green ammonia production project. The agreement marks the first U.S. government financing provided to a private-sector investment project in Morocco’s Southern Provinces. The signing ceremony was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan III, Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra Regional Governor Abdessalam Bekrate, Regional Council President Sidi Hamdi Ould Errachid, as well as government officials and business representatives. The grant will finance the technical studies required to accelerate the…

The Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery has announced that His Majesty King Mohammed VI will deliver a speech to the Moroccan people on the evening of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of Throne Day. According to the ministry’s statement, the royal address will be broadcast live at 9:00 p.m. on national radio and television as part of the official celebrations marking this national occasion.

Moroccan rapper Muslim delivered one of the standout performances of the Ifrane Festival, drawing a large audience that enthusiastically interacted throughout the concert in an atmosphere marked by energy and strong audience engagement. Even before taking the stage, festivalgoers were chanting the artist’s name, reflecting the anticipation surrounding his appearance. Once on stage, he was welcomed with loud applause and cheers before performing a selection of his best-known songs, many of which were sung along by the audience. The evening also featured a memorable spontaneous moment when one fan managed to reach the stage. Muslim welcomed him and invited him…

Moroccan actress Saïda Baâdi has completed filming her scenes in the feature film “Yema Nbaghik”, the latest cinematic project by writer and director Abdelilah El Jouhary, who brings to the screen a deeply emotional social drama centered on loss, hope, identity, and the enduring bond between a mother and her child. In the film, Baâdi portrays a mother whose life is turned upside down after the disappearance of her four-year-old blind son, Hassan. Refusing to give up despite the passing years, she embarks on a relentless search for her child, driven by hope and unwavering maternal love. What begins as…

The Moroccan Association for Supporting Reconstruction in Palestine continues its humanitarian efforts to ease the worsening water crisis in the Gaza Strip by distributing safe drinking water to families and displaced people while completing a new water well to provide a sustainable source of supply. According to the association, the situation has deteriorated significantly after 725 water wells were put out of service and numerous water facilities were damaged, making access to clean water increasingly difficult for thousands of residents, particularly during the summer months. The organization announced the completion of a new well funded by charitable donations. The project…

The continued rise in red meat prices in Morocco has renewed calls for stronger market regulation and measures aimed at protecting consumers’ purchasing power, as many households continue to feel the impact of higher food costs. In this context, Mohamed Kimawi, President of the Moroccan Union of Consumer Protection Associations, said that several institutions responsible for overseeing the sector have not, in his view, succeeded in curbing the sustained increase in meat prices despite repeated discussions on the issue. According to Kimawi, the situation reflects the need for more effective action to combat speculation and improve market regulation. He noted…

Former United States Ambassador to Morocco David Fischer has said that the progress achieved under the leadership of King Mohammed VI in the economic, social, diplomatic and religious fields has positioned Morocco as a model of development and stability across Africa. Speaking to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP) on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the King’s accession to the Throne, Fischer stated that Morocco’s achievements reflect a long-term strategic vision that has strengthened the Kingdom’s regional and continental standing. He highlighted Morocco’s major infrastructure projects, particularly Tanger Med Port, which has become Africa’s largest container port, as well…

Tanger Med Port welcomed the CMA CGM NOTRE DAME on Monday, one of the world’s largest LNG-powered container ships, as it docked at the TC2 container terminal, further reinforcing the Moroccan port’s position as a strategic hub in global shipping networks. Commissioned in May 2026, the vessel operates the French Asia Line 3 (FAL 3) service linking Europe and Asia via France and will make regular calls at Tanger Med, which serves as a key strategic partner for the CMA CGM Group and stands as the largest container port in the Mediterranean and Africa. The ship has a carrying capacity…

A body mix-up at Tangier University Hospital has sparked widespread public concern after one family mistakenly received and buried the remains of a deceased person who was not their relative. The error was discovered only when another body was being prepared for delivery to a second family, prompting the authorities to launch an official investigation. According to the available information, the first family collected what they believed to be the body of their relative and proceeded with the burial at the Moujahidine Cemetery. The mistake came to light during the handover process involving another deceased person, revealing that the two…