Los ambiciosos proyectos de puertos de aguas profundas en Marruecos avanzan con cronogramas más definidos: Nador West Med está programado para 2026 y el puerto atlántico de Dakhla para 2028, según anunció el ministro de Equipamiento y Agua, Nizar Baraka, en una entrevista con Reuters. Situado en la costa mediterránea, Nador West Med debería entrar en funcionamiento en la segunda mitad de 2026. Este puerto comenzará con 800
Dans une initiative entièrement autofinancée, Isla Mchugh, une écolière agée de seulement 11 ans originaire de Blackburn, en Angleterre, a passé trois jours dans les montagnes de l'Atlas pour soutenir les familles encore affectées par le séisme de 2023. Accompagnée de sa mère et d'un collègue, elle a distribué des colis alimentaires pour l'hiver, conçus pour durer plusieurs mois, ainsi que des couvertures
En una iniciativa completamente autofinanciada, Isla Mchugh, una estudiante de tan solo 11 años de Blackburn, Inglaterra, pasó tres días en las montañas del Atlas para apoyar a las familias aún afectadas por el terremoto de 2023. Acompañada de su madre y un colega, distribuyó paquetes de alimentos diseñados para durar varios meses durante el invierno, así como mantas esenciales, tras meses de recaudación de fondos. El viaje
The National Committee for Supporting the Families of Victims of the Repression of the Generation Z Movement has called for peaceful demonstrations on Wednesday, December 10, marking International Human Rights Day. The protests will take place in several Moroccan cities to demand the release of all Generation Z–related detainees and to call for truth and justice for the families of those killed during the Qliaa events. In its statement, the committee said the anniversary provides a
In a self-funded initiative, an 11-year-old schoolgirl from Blackburn, England, spent three days this past November in the Atlas Mountains to help families still struggling with the aftermath of the 2023 earthquake. Accompanied by her mother and a colleague, Isla Mchugh distributed winter food packs designed to last several months, along with essential blankets, after months of fundraising. The visit was organised by Benefit Mankind, a Blackburn-based charity active in disaster zones
The Spanish government has approved a funding package of €646,535 to support programs carried out in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), according to the Official State Gazette. The main component is a voluntary return program for vulnerable migrants stranded in Morocco, alongside measures aimed at strengthening border management. Under the agreement signed with the Ministry of the Interior, the full amount will be transferred in a single payment, with the
Games schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place this summer across the United States, Canada and Mexico, is finally out. Morocco, placed in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti, now knows its full path for the group stage. The tournament, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, will begin for the Atlas Lions in the United States, where all three of their group-stage matches will be
The Royal Gendarmerie in Lahraouyine, near Casablanca, has detained a man in his forties after he was caught in the act inside a public bathhouse, following a coordinated operation with the bathhouse manager. The case involves allegations of suspected sexual harassment of a minor. According to information reported by Assabah, the intervention took place after the gendarmerie received a report about suspicious behavior inside the facility. Several customers had alerted the staff to concerning
French automotive giant Renault is reportedly considering Morocco as the site for its next electric vehicle (EV) production hub, with the future Nador West Med port emerging as a leading candidate, according to Africa Intelligence. The news comes just as Morocco’s Minister of Equipment, Nizar Baraka, confirmed that the deepwater port is expected to open in 2026. Renault Morocco has already outlined a «new phase» for its 2021–2030 roadmap, centered on expanding projects
Sound Energy has announced a significant advancement in its gas development initiative at the Tendrara field in eastern Morocco. According to a statement, the company has commenced trial operations, successfully introducing the first quantities of gas into the Gas Gathering System (GGS) as part of its preparations for long-term production at the micro-LNG plant. Sound Energy reported receiving confirmation from Mana Energy Ltd, the operator holding a 55% stake in the production concession,