This week in Rabat, the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) unveiled the findings of its «Compilation of Sexist Prejudices and Stereotypes in High Schools». The report highlights «deep-rooted mechanisms that hinder the development of both girls and boys, while reinforcing inequalities within Morocco’s education system», according to the NGO, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The aim is to shed light on the «prejudices and
The Polisario Front is stepping up its efforts in the United States to counter a bill introduced last week by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson, which seeks to designate the group as a terrorist organization. Following comments made by former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton, the American organization «Global Monitoring Center» sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, according to a report from the Polisario Front’s press agency. In the letter,
This year, the International Prize for German Geography has been awarded to Moroccan professor and researcher Abdellatif Bencherifa, the Frithjof Voss Foundation announced. A senior advisor to the president, honorary dean of the College of Social Sciences, and director of the Public Policy Center at the International University of Rabat (UIR), Bencherifa has been recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to geographic science, work that resonates far beyond the borders of his home
Xlinks has officially withdrawn its application for its MAD 310 billion (£25 billion) renewable energy project, which aimed to supply solar and wind power from Morocco to the UK via a 4,000-kilometre undersea cable. In a letter submitted to the British Planning Inspectorate on July 1, the company stated it was «formally withdrawing the application submitted in November 2024, which was accepted for examination in December 2024». This move follows a recent announcement by
Current AI has announced a partnership with Morocco to promote artificial intelligence (AI) for the public good in Africa, through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties. The agreement was unveiled on the second and final day of the National AI Conference held on July 2 in Salé, with the initiative receiving financial backing from the Moroccan government. In a statement, Current AI is described as «an innovative global partnership launched in Paris last
This summer, Morocco is facing extreme heatwaves with temperatures reaching up to 47°C, raising concerns not only for physical health but also for mental well-being. Studies show that high temperatures can trigger or worsen anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and depression—especially in individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions.
The Spanish National Police have seized more than 15 tons of hashish hidden in a truck carrying watermelons from Morocco. The bust followed close coordination between Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security and France’s National Directorate of Judicial Police. The truck was tracked from the port of Almeria, where officers discovered the drugs cleverly concealed among watermelon crates and inside bags disguised to look like they contained sweet potatoes. The operation,
Four renowned Moroccan cultural figures were recently awarded the insignia of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by France, recognizing their contributions to arts, literature, and creativity. The honors were presented by French Consul General Pascale Trimbach in Casablanca, in the presence of Gaëtan Pellan, director of the city’s French Institute. Amina Hachimi Alaoui, founder of Yanbow Al Kitab (2006), was celebrated for promoting children’s literature, especially
A Swiss tourist has died while on vacation in Agadir after being bitten by a stray dog in Taghazout, north of the city. Despite receiving prompt medical attention, including first aid and a rabies vaccine, her condition worsened and ultimately led to her death, according to Al Akhbar’s Thursday, July 3 edition. The newspaper reported that the woman had been playing with the stray dog when it suddenly bit her. Experts initially deemed the bite superficial and non-threatening. Medical
Utrecht health authorities are ramping up MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations ahead of the summer holidays, with a campaign focused on the Overvecht and Kanaleneiland districts, home to many families planning trips to Morocco, according to Dutch media. Fearing that unvaccinated children could fall ill abroad and bring the highly contagious virus back to the Netherlands, the municipality is offering additional drop-in sessions and distributing multilingual flyers and letters to guide
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