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Safran, EIB, AfDB, and More Are Keen to Strengthen Relations, Cooperation with Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 17, 2025
Rabat – High-level international officials have commended Morocco’s development momentum and progress spanning several sectors in a series of recent remarks. Vice President of the French National Assembly Naima Moutchou joined the growing list of...
French Couple Face Trial for Allegedly Planning to ‘Sacrifice’ Son in Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 17, 2025
Rabat – A French couple is expected to stand for trial today in Bordeaux after their arrest on charges of attempting to take their five-year-old son to Morocco’s desert for a supposed ritual “sacrifice.” Police arrested the couple, both of whom...
Raphia London: Building a Moroccan Trade Bridge Through Gourmet Artisanship
Food and Drink News
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July 17, 2025
In a landscape where provenance, ethics, and elegance increasingly drive consumer choices, Raphia London has emerged as a sophisticated bridge between Moroccan artisans and the UK’s luxury market. Founded by entrepreneur Zineb Faress, Raphia is...
Trade Minister Engages Moroccan Delegation On Strategic Investment Partnerships
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 16, 2025
PR & COMMS UPDATES – MOTAI The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on Tuesday, July 16, 2025, received a visiting delegation from the Kingdom of Morocco led by His Excellency Abderrahim Cherrab, Deputy Head...
Morocco, Niger Strengthen Transport Cooperation
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — Morocco and Niger appear to be taking bold steps towards securing strong cooperation in the transportation sector. Morocco’s Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh held talks today with Niger’s Transport and Civil Aviation...
Moroccan Football Legend Ahmed Faras Passes Away Aged 78
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s football family mourned today the loss of Ahmed Faras, a true icon of Moroccan football who passed away at the age of 78 following a battle with illness. Faras left a lasting legacy behind in Moroccan sports history, both for his...
OCS Reveals Three New Signings Ahead of 2025-26 Season
Morocco World News
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July 18, 2025
Rabat – Olympic Club of Safi has officially announced the signings of three new players ahead of the 2025-26 season. These signings come as part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming campaign, bolstering key positions across the squad and...
Morocco Hosts Palestinians for Rights Training
News Central TV
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July 16, 2025
Morocco is bolstering its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a week-long training program in Rabat for a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO). The program aims to...
Free Trade Zones: Nigeria’s Untapped Engine for Regional Growth and Development
Business Day
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July 17, 2025
Akwa Ibom Free Trade Zone is 50,000 hectares FTZ, free container import – zero duties. Free Trade Zones (FTZs) are no longer optional policy tools; they have become critical development levers, especially at this time Nigeria is working...
Scaling women-led shoemaking clusters in Nigeria’s leather industry
Business Day
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July 17, 2025
Nigeria’s leather industry is one of the country’s most promising, yet paradoxically underdeveloped economic opportunities. Despite abundant raw hides and skins, tanneries in Kano and Sokoto with decades of history, and a cultural tradition of...
Middle East And North Africa Renewable Energy Industry Report 2025-2030 Green Hydrogen And Ammonia Production, Industrial Decarbonization And Renewable-Powered Manufacturing Fueling Opportunities
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the dynamic growth of the renewable energy market in MENA, excluding Turkey and Israel, with projections from 2024 to 2030. Discover key trends, market size, segmentation, and CAGR across solar, wind,...
Morocco Contracts L3Harris for C-130 Modernization
The Defense Post
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July 16, 2025
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to upgrade several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The work will include avionics updates, depot-level maintenance, engine overhauls, and other support tasks. The upgrades will enhance...
Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training
Africanews
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July 16, 2025
Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at...
Morocco’s foreign reserves climb to $40.2B, inflation falls below 1%
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Culture Archive Hespress ENWednesday 16 July 2025 - 11:51 Morocco’s foreign currency reserves rose by 10% year-on-year to $40.2 billion (402 billion dirhams) as of June 26, head of government Aziz Akhannouch...
Morocco launches longest desalinated water pipeline to power world’s largest phosphate mine
Business Insider Africa
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July 16, 2025
The pipeline, operated by OCP Green Water (OGW), is a significant step toward Morocco's goal of achieving water independence and environmental sustainability. "This makes it the first infrastructure of its kind in Morocco capable of transporting...
Morocco, first North African country in the Global Citizenship 2025 ranking
Atalayar
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July 16, 2025
According to the results of the Global Citizenship 2025 Report published by CS Global Partners, Morocco ranks 100th out of 165 countries worldwide. With a score of 50.5 out of 100 points, it is the leader in the North African region ahead of...
Nissan Magnite Debuts in Morocco as Africa’s First Left-Hand Drive Market
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
Nissan has launched its compact SUV Magnite in Morocco, marking the vehicle’s first left-hand drive introduction in Africa. The Japanese automaker selected the North African nation as a strategic entry point, with Nissan Africa president Jordi...
Morocco Approves 98.4% of Direct Social Support Applications Submitted in June
Morocco World News
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July 15, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa announced Monday that the government approved 98.4% of direct social support applications that were submitted in June, addressing lawmakers’ concerns about the program’s implementation. Speaking to...
Student Sentenced to 30 Years for Teacher Murder in Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — A court in the Moroccan city of Errachidia has sentenced a student to 30 years in prison for the murder of a teacher at the Applied Technology Institute in Erfoud. The defendant was also ordered to pay MAD 300,000 ($30,000) in compensation...
Morocco Accelerates AI Ambitions Ahead of 2030 World Cup
I Africa
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July 15, 2025
Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s AI sector as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to French weekly Challenges. The push is part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, backed by a MAD 11 billion budget...