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Morocco Becomes Africa’s First Left-Hand Drive Market to Launch Nissan Magnite
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Morocco has become the first left-hand drive market in Africa, and one of the first in the world, to welcome the new Nissan Magnite. The compact SUV was first launched in 2020. The Nissan Magnite will be available in Morocco in four...
Morocco posts 4.8% growth in Q1-2025
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), Morocco’s national economic growth improved in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 4.8%. Taking into account a 6% increase in taxes on products net of subsidies, compared to 6.7% in the same...
Despite Mounting Evidence, Bolton Downplays Polisario’s Terrorism Against Morocco
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton– a vocal advocate for Polisario and its separatism claims targeting Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara – recently attempted to downplay Polisario’s terrorist...
Inwi Strengthens Its Commitment to Moroccan Gaming at the 2025 Expo
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Fez– At this year’s Morocco Gaming Expo, Inwi has once again made it clear: gaming in Morocco is not a passing trend, but a fast-growing sector with real potential, and Inwi intends to help shape its future. As a leading force in Morocco’s digital...
Heidelberg Materials Buys Votorantim's Cement Business In Morocco
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Heidelberg Materials, a German company, has bought the Moroccan cement operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a Brazilian firm. This deal, confirmed by both companies, means Heidelberg now owns a large cement factory near...
Bensaid: Morocco has taken bold steps against illicit trade of cultural goods
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
Under the enlightened leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has undertaken bold measures to combat the illicit trade of cultural goods, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid said on Monday in Rabat. Speaking at the...
International Sociological Association Suspends Israeli Membership Due to Moroccan Pressure
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Marrakech – The International Sociological Association (ISA) has suspended the collective membership of the Israeli Sociological Society, pointing to its failure to condemn the “genocide of Palestinians” in Gaza. The move follows intense pressure...
Moroccan museums open doors for free to inspire youth pride and cultural connection
Africanews
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June 30, 2025
Museums across Morocco opened their doors for free last Thursday, focusing on young people to help them connect with their culture and heritage. The initiative was part of the 4th Night of Museums and Cultural Spaces, held under the theme...
Northeastern student helps build some of the world’s largest 3D printers at engineering co-op
Northeastern Global News - Massachusetts
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June 30, 2025
Fernando Escobar was sent around the world to help customers set up their new large-scale 3D printers, making visits to various European countries and parts of the Middle East. As part of his co-op, Fernando Escobar was in Qatar this May helping...
China Research Ship Spotted on NATO's Doorstep
Newsweek
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June 30, 2025
China continues to expand its military reach around the world as one of its naval ships was seen transiting the Strait of Gibraltar and heading into the Atlantic Ocean over the weekend. The presence of the Chinese navy near NATO member states...
WAFCON 2024: CAF to unveil brand new trophy ahead of Morocco showdown
Premium Times
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June 30, 2025
As excitement builds ahead of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is set to reveal a brand-new WAFCON trophy; a symbolic leap in its ongoing efforts to uplift women’s...
Morocco Reaffirms Support for Developing Countries on Food Security
Hespress
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June 29, 2025
Morocco is fully committed to supporting developing countries, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), through concrete and effective South-South cooperation,...
Africa’s digital dawn: Powering growth through technology
ESI Africa
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June 30, 2025
From fintech revolutions to smart cities, here are some of the African countries leveraging innovation to reshape their economies and claim a stake in the global tech frontier. Africa is undergoing a transformative phase, with several nations...
ICARDA research leads to drought resistant durum wheat launch in Morocco
Farmonline
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June 30, 2025
However, breeding advances in recent years, spearheaded by varieties developed using drought tolerant genetic material stored in gene banks, has made a big impact on the ability of local farmers to produce a viable crop even in years of low...
Moroccan sustainable mining receives support from the EBRD
Atalayar
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June 29, 2025
The importance of mining in Morocco Aya Gold & Silver Inc., a Canadian silver producer operating in Morocco, has received 25 million dollars from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in its third financial agreement to...
Report praises Morocco’s progress in cutting tax spending but warns of challenges
Hespress
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June 29, 2025
Morocco is making steady progress in reducing its tax expenditures, according to a report by Germany’s Institute for Development and Sustainability (IDOS) in partnership with the Council for Economic Policies (CEP). Even with this progress,...
Morocco to use new tech to combat exam cheating in July baccalaureate
Hespress
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June 28, 2025
Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has committed to combating cheating in exams by deploying a new “automatic electronic communication detection” technology. This system is set to be activated starting next July, during...
Morocco among countries vulnerable to climate finance challenges, says report
Hespress
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June 28, 2025
Morocco ranked 124th out of 188 countries for vulnerability to climate finance risks, according to the Climate Finance Vulnerability Index, published by Columbia Climate School in New York and the Rockefeller Foundation. The report looks at how...
Morocco, Turkiye Sign Transport Cooperation Agreements in Istanbul
Morocco World News
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June 28, 2025
Tangier — Morocco and Turkiye are joining forces to strengthen cooperation on road safety and maritime corridors. The two countries signed two cooperation agreements on Friday in Istanbul to foster bilateral ties in the transport sector. Morocco’s...
Morocco, Chinese Firm Launch MAD 220 Million Smart Farming Project
Morocco World News
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June 28, 2025
Rabat – Morocco has launched a major agricultural partnership with Hong Kong-based Jungnong Group, a subsidiary of China’s Agricultural Development Group, marking a significant step in the country’s drive toward sustainable and tech-enabled...