Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is firmly committed to the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, Nigerian Senator Jimoh Ibrahim announced Wednesday during the African Parliament Union’s executive session in Casablanca. Ibrahim said the project is a top priority for Tinubu, who is reviewing stalled infrastructure initiatives to accelerate their completion. «This project is expected to create thousands of jobs, boost industrial and digital development, and contribute to a
A new map of multidimensional poverty in Morocco, released by the High Commission for Planning, reveals a significant decline in the poverty rate, from 11.9% in 2014 to 6.8% in 2024. Despite improvements across all regions, spatial disparities remain marked, particularly between urban and rural areas.
Moroccan-Dutch writer Safae el Khannoussi has won the 2025 Libris Literature Prize for her debut novel Oroppa, a literary thriller about a missing artist, Dutch broadcaster NOS reported earlier this week. The Libris jury praised Oroppa as a bold and rewarding read, saying they were «overwhelmed» by its quality. «This is fantastic, I didn’t expect it», El Khannoussi said during the award ceremony held Monday at Felix Meritis in Amsterdam. Born in Morocco and
La romancière maroco-néerlandaise Safae el Khannoussi a décroché le prestigieux prix Littéraire Libris 2025 pour son premier roman, Oroppa, un thriller littéraire captivant sur la disparition d’un artiste, rapporte NOS. Le jury du prix Libris a qualifié Oroppa de lecture audacieuse et enrichissante, affirmant avoir été «submergé» par sa qualité. «C’est fantastique, je ne m’y
La novelista marroquí-neerlandesa Safae el Khannoussi ha sido galardonada con el prestigioso Premio Literario Libris 2025 por su ópera prima, Oroppa, un thriller literario fascinante que explora la misteriosa desaparición de un artista, según informa NOS. El jurado del Premio Libris describió Oroppa como una obra audaz y enriquecedora, afirmando sentirse «abrumado» por su calidad. «Es fantástico, no me lo esperaba»,
La 14e édition des Journées du Patrimoine de Casablanca, orchestrée par Casamémoire du 12 au 18 mai, s'est achevée en beauté avec une cérémonie de clôture vibrante au Théâtre Casablancaise. Durant cette semaine, plus de 25 000 personnes ont pris part à 60 activités gratuites. Des visites guidées aux expositions, en passant par des ateliers et des performances culturelles, l'événement a
La 14ª edición de las Jornadas del Patrimonio de Casablanca, organizada por Casamémoire del 12 al 18 de mayo, concluyó con una vibrante ceremonia de clausura en el Teatro Casablancaise. Durante esta semana, más de 25,000 personas participaron en 60 actividades gratuitas. Desde visitas guiadas y exposiciones hasta talleres y actuaciones culturales, el evento celebró la riqueza del patrimonio arquitectónico y cultural de la ciudad, según un
In the wake of the widespread power outage that affected the Iberian Peninsula on April 28, Portugal is exploring the possibility of expanding its electrical grid connections with Morocco as a backup plan, should France continue to delay progress on developing interconnections with the Iberian region. Portuguese Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, stated that linking with France remains the most logical option. However, given ongoing delays in infrastructure
The Ain Sebaa Criminal Court in Casablanca delivered its verdict on Wednesday evening in the case involving the family of YMoroccan YouTuber Hicham Jerando. The court handed Jerando's sister a two-month suspended prison sentence and a fine, while her husband was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine. Their son received a three-year prison sentence, also accompanied by a fine. Four other individuals connected to the case were also convicted. Two were sentenced to three years in prison,
The 14th edition of Casablanca Heritage Days, organized by Casamémoire from May 12 to 18, wrapped up with a vibrant closing event at the Casablancaise Theater. Over the week, more than 25,000 people attended 60 free activities—from guided tours and exhibitions to workshops and cultural performances, celebrating the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, reads a press release. Highlights included school visits that engaged 5,000 students, 12 guided tour routes