A pesar de las significativas lluvias registradas en marzo, la cosecha de trigo en Marruecos para 2025 se proyecta por debajo del promedio de la última década, según un informe reciente del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA FAS). Aunque la producción superará ligeramente la de 2024, las condiciones cálidas y secas al inicio de la temporada, junto con una reducción en el área cultivada, limitarán la
Moroccan activist and historian Maati Monjib has announced that he has started a hunger strike after being barred from traveling. In a statement on his Facebook page, Monjib revealed that he had been invited by Sorbonne University to deliver a lecture on «The Arab Spring in Tunisia 2011-2021». However, upon arriving at Rabat-Salé Airport today, he was prevented from leaving, despite possessing a valid ticket and passport. «I remind the public that I have been
Moroccan materials scientist Khalil Amine, a researcher at Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Engineering (NAE) for 2025. He is among 128 new members and 22 international members selected for their outstanding contributions to engineering. The NAE, a nonprofit, non-governmental organization, recognizes individuals who have made exceptional advancements in their fields. Amine, who is also a professor at the University of Chicago and an
A study published in Nature uncovers a previously unknown North African genetic lineage from the African wet period, around 7,000 years ago. By analyzing ancient genomes from Taforalt (Morocco) and Takarkori (Libya), the researchers reveal unexpected connections between prehistoric populations in the Sahara and the Maghreb, offering fresh insights into human migrations and cultural exchanges across the region.
Malgré des pluies abondantes en mars, la récolte de blé au Maroc pour 2025 devrait rester en dessous de la moyenne des dix dernières années, selon un rapport récent du Département de l'Agriculture des États-Unis (USDA FAS). Bien que la production soit légèrement supérieure à 2024, les conditions chaudes et sèches en début de saison, combinées à une réduction de la superficie
Despite significant rainfall in March, Morocco’s 2025 wheat crop is expected to remain below the 10-year average, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS). While production is forecast to be slightly higher than the drought-affected levels of 2024, hot and dry weather early in the growing season, coupled with a reduced planted area, will limit overall wheat output. «Crops planted earlier in the season appear
Un estudio reciente, publicado en Nature, revela datos genómicos inéditos sobre el «Sahara Verde», una era húmeda africana de hace 7.000 años. A partir de restos hallados en Taforalt (Marruecos) y Takarkori (Libia), los investigadores han identificado una línea genética norteafricana hasta ahora desconocida, ofreciendo nuevas perspectivas sobre las migraciones humanas y los flujos genéticos a través del Sahara.
The new import tariffs announced by Donald Trump are based primarily on the United States' trade deficit with its partners. However, the calculation method adopted by the U.S. administration has raised many questions. Starting Saturday, a minimum tariff of 10% will apply to all imports, including those from Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, and several Gulf countries. Some nations will face steeper rates: 20% for the EU, 28% for Tunisia, 30% for Algeria, and 34% for China. In a statement released
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot appeared before the Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, April 2. In response to a question from Jean-Paul Lecoq, a communist deputy known for his support of the Polisario, Barrot reaffirmed France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, a decision officially announced on July 30, 2024. «A few months ago, we expressed our vision of the present and future of Western Sahara, which aligns with Moroccan sovereignty, in
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new two-year, $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement for Morocco on Wednesday, April 2. The arrangement, designed for crisis prevention, was granted due to Morocco’s strong institutional policy frameworks and economic fundamentals, according to an IMF press release. Morocco qualifies for the FCL based on its track record of implementing strong policies and its continued commitment to maintaining them in the future, IMF said.