A Royal Air Maroc flight en route to Casablanca was abruptly halted at Nantes-Atlantique airport on Friday, February 14, following a technical issue with one of its engines. The incident led to the evacuation of all 171 passengers amid concerns of a potential fire outbreak. Firefighters responded promptly, dispelling fears of an actual fire. Despite this, the situation caused panic among passengers, particularly children, as they quickly exited the aircraft. Several travelers described scenes
Customs officers in Menton, southern France, made an unexpected discovery: fossilized dinosaur and crocodile teeth originating from Morocco's rich geological deposits, as reported by France Bleu. On January 27, customs agents conducted a routine inspection of a Spanish freight truck heading to Italy. Among the various packages, they found several bags containing fossilized teeth, a find that left the officers astonished. «Our teams are accustomed to intercepting drugs, not fossils
Morocco has made a strategic shift in its artillery procurement, choosing the ATMOS 2000 howitzers from Israeli company Elbit Systems over the French CAESAr systems delivered in 2022 by KNDS France. According to La Tribune, the decision was primarily driven by the Royal Armed Forces' (FAR) dissatisfaction with the French manufacturer’s after-sales service, criticized for its slow response to persistent technical issues. However, the situation appears more nuanced. During a hearing at the
Morocco has found itself embroiled in controversy following a report by the Daily Mail, which has been echoed by various international media outlets. The article claims that Morocco is planning to cull three million stray dogs in a bid to «clean» the streets ahead of the 2030 World Cup. Moroccan authorities have firmly denied these allegations. The Daily Mail's report suggests that this purported culling operation has already commenced, with dogs being killed in public spaces.
Tragedy struck the La Gironde neighborhood of Casablanca on Friday morning when a devastating fire, triggered by a gas cylinder explosion, claimed the life of one individual and left others with varying degrees of burns. According to a report by «Ahdath Info», residents in the vicinity recounted hearing a massive explosion. Upon investigating, they discovered that the force of the blast had propelled furniture from the affected apartment onto the street. The explosion was
One day before the elections for the position of First Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the Algerian president announced a generous donation to the continental organization, raising many questions.
Morocco’s Minister for Energy Transition, Leila Benali, discussed the country's green energy achievements and ambitious goals. She emphasized Morocco’s role as a green bridge between Africa, Europe, and the Atlantic Basin, and highlighted efforts in green hydrogen, energy efficiency, and tripling investments in renewable energy projects.
Dutch-Moroccan fighter Nidal «The Soldier» Bchiri is gearing up to compete in the esteemed Last Heavyweight Standing tournament hosted by Glory Kickboxing. With a lineup of 32 formidable fighters and a grand finale set for 2025, this tournament is poised to be one of the most intense in the sport's history. Bchiri, a seasoned competitor on the international stage, has already made a name for himself in the Enfusion and K-1 circuits in Japan. He has faced off against top-tier
Casablanca is set to host the largest convention of Italian travel agents ever organized in Morocco, welcoming 1,500 operators for the annual gathering of Welcome Travel Group. This significant event is scheduled to take place from April 4 to 7, following a memorandum signed on Thursday, February 13, by the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT). The agreement was formalized by Achraf Fayda, Director General of the ONMT, and Adriano Apicella, CEO of Welcome Travel Group. The convention is
Sixty runners from fifteen countries are set to participate in the 11th edition of the Trans Sahara Marathon. The event, taking place from February 14 to 22, will see athletes traverse the Sahara Desert in Morocco's Zagora province. Starting from M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the competitors will tackle a grueling 149 km course over four stages, culminating in Zagora. The diverse group of participants hails from Morocco, Japan, the United States, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Afghanistan,
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