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Morocco Sets Record in Fresh Onion Exports After Lifting of Ban
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Rabat – Morocco’s onion farmers and traders have entered a new chapter. After a year marked by restrictions and setbacks, the country’s fresh onion exports not only recovered in 2024 but reached levels never seen before. Data from EastFruit show...
Moroccan Government approves draft law on higher education, several decrees
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco’s government council, chaired Thursday by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, approved a draft law on higher education and scientific research, along with several decrees concerning education, taxation and agriculture, according to an official...
Morocco coach Regragui announces squad for World Cup qualifying matches
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui on Thursday unveiled the national team squad that will take part in a closed training camp ahead of two upcoming African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Atlas Lions will face Niger on Friday, Sept. 5,...
Moroccan feminist, health at risk, denied release over blasphemy
The New Arab
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August 28, 2025
The largest human rights organisation in Morocco, the AMDH, condemned her detention as "a violation of freedom of expression." [Getty] A Moroccan court has denied the release of feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar, keeping her behind bars despite...
Morocco completes trial of Israeli Extra guided missile
Globes
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August 28, 2025
Morocco has completed the successful trial of an Extra guided missile produced by Israeli defense electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: ESLT; TASE:ESLT) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), as part of a training exercise in the...
Moroccan-American Rapper French Montana Engaged to Princess of Dubai Sheikha Mahra – Here’s All You Need To Know
Latestly
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August 28, 2025
Moroccan-American rapper French Montana (Karim Kharbouch) and Sheikha Mahra, Princess of Dubai, are officially engaged, TMZ reported. The 40-year-old rapper and 31-year-old royal formalised their relationship in June during Paris Fashion Week,...
Blueberry industry celebrates access to South Africa for U.S. fresh blueberries
Fresh Plaza
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August 28, 2025
South Africa has officially approved market access for fresh blueberries from all U.S. states. "After years of stalled progress, we thank the Trump administration for prioritizing this request and finally getting the South African market open for...
Al Aynaoui and Returning Stars Boost Morocco Ahead of Qualifiers
Morocco World News
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August 28, 2025
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has named his squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Niger and Zambia, with several familiar faces returning. The list includes Mohamed Chibi of Pyramids, Utrecht left-back Soffian El Karouani,...
Regragui eyes AFCON title as Morocco prepares for World Cup qualifiers
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui said Thursday he is determined to lead the Atlas Lions to an Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil, while also focusing on the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Niger and Zambia. Speaking at a press...
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Morocco's National Coach Calls up 27 Players for Morocco-Niger Match
Morocco News
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Thursday 28 August 2025 National team coach Walid Regragui has called up 27 players to take part in the match between the Moroccan and Nigerien national teams, scheduled for September 5 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat. This...
Spain probes security breach after Moroccan YouTuber reaches disputed Chafarinas islands
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Spain’s Defense Ministry has opened an investigation after a Moroccan YouTuber swam undetected to the Chafarinas Islands, a small Spanish-held archipelago off North Africa that is also claimed by Morocco. The influencer, known online as Bnnsns,...
Sports18 minutes ago Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin Set For Final Women’s AFCON 2026 Qualifiers In October The final round of qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will take place from 20th to 28th October, 2025.…
Naija News
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August 28, 2025
The final round of qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will take place from 20th to 28th October, 2025. Ten-time WAFCON winners and defending champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are facing the...
Entertainment News | Taiwan Selects 'Left-Handed Girl' as Oscar Submission
Latestly
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August 28, 2025
Washington DC [US], August 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Culture has revealed that 'Left-Handed Girl', directed by Tsou Shih-ching, has been selected as the country's submission for the best international feature category at the 98th Academy...
Morocco's Energy Transition Experience Spotlighted in New Delhi
Morocco News
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Thursday 28 August 2025 Morocco's pioneering experience in energy transition, driven by the enlightened vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, was spotlighted on Wednesday in New Delhi during the 20th edition of the India-Africa Business...
Cameroon Urges a Deeper Partnership With Côte d’Ivoire, Beyond Mere Trade
Business in Cameroon
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August 28, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroonian Minister of Commerce Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana met with a delegation from Côte d’Ivoire's National Committee for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on August 26, 2025, in Yaoundé. While both...
Moroccan feminist accused of ‘offending Islam’ denied medical release
African Insider
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August 28, 2025
Rabat – A Moroccan court rejected on Wednesday a request to release on bail activist Ibtissame Lachgar, who faces trial over “offending Islam”, despite concerns about her health, a defence lawyer said. Lachgar, a 50-year-old clinical psychologist,...
Morocco advances work on high-speed rail extension to Marrakech
Hespress
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August 28, 2025
Morocco is moving ahead with construction on the civil engineering phase of its high-speed rail extension between Kenitra and Marrakech, a 430-kilometer line that will significantly reduce travel time between the two cities. The National Railway...
UK firm reports major progress at Morocco mine project
Zawya
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The UK’s Mining company Critical Mineral Resources (CMR) has announced major progress at its Agadir Melloul copper project in Morocco, including the acquisition of new permits, exclusivity agreements, and the start of drilling. The company said...
Transfer rumors, news: PSG, Liverpool line up move for Bayern's Olise
ESPN U.S.
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Aug 28, 2025, 03:00 AM ET Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is on the radar of Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool for next summer, while Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Join us for the latest...
Water stress in Morocco is becoming increasingly alarming
Atalayar
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August 28, 2025
What solutions is Morocco implementing? The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water has confirmed that the country's water reserves amount to 5.729 billion head waiter this August. This represents 34.1% of the capacity of Moroccan dams, whereas...