Approximately 1.9 million passengers and 447,000 cars passed through Moroccan ports between June 5 and August 15, 2024, as part of the «Marhaba 2024» operation, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics reported on Friday, August 16. In a press release, the Ministry emphasized that the transit operation was proceeding «under good conditions». For inbound traffic to Morocco, Moroccan ports welcomed around 1.33 million passengers and 317,000 cars, while approximately
Un mémorandum d'entente a été conclu, vendredi 16 août à Rabat, entre le Maroc et l'Arabie saoudite, pour renforcer la coopération dans le domaine de la santé et de la protection sociale, ainsi que la préparation aux pandémies et aux crises sanitaires. Paraphé par Khalid Aït Taleb, ministre de la Santé et de la protection sociale, et son homologue saoudien Fahad Bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel, ce texte vise à
Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Ait Taleb, convened a meeting on Friday with the scientific committee to review developments in the epidemiological situation of Mpox at both national and international levels. This meeting is part of the Kingdom's proactive measures and ongoing efforts to monitor and assess the epidemiological landscape, according to a press release from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. During the meeting, the effectiveness of the Kingdom's
Morocco's women's football team has maintained its 59th position in the latest FIFA rankings, published on Friday, and remains among the top three in Africa. Despite missing out on the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which contribute to the FIFA rankings, the Atlas Lionesses continue to hold third place on the continent, behind South Africa (50th) and Nigeria (36th). Additionally, the U.S. team has regained the top spot (+4) following their victory at the Olympic Games, overtaking England (+1)
Le ministre de la Santé et de la protection sociale, Khalid Ait Taleb a tenu ce vendredi une réunion avec le comité scientifique consacrée à l’examen de l’évolution de la situation épidémiologique de la variole simienne (Mpox) aux niveaux national et international. Cette réunion s’inscrit dans le cadre des mesures déployées, en exécution des directives royales, pour suivre et évaluer la
Ichem Zaher is set to make history as the first Moroccan to attempt the grueling Enduroman, a solo extreme triathlon from London to Paris. Currently based in Dakar on a commercial mission, Zaher aims to add a new chapter to Morocco's sporting legacy by competing in the event scheduled for August 19-28, 2024. The challenge involves a 140-kilometer run, a 40-kilometer swim across the English Channel, and a 300-kilometer bike ride to the French capital. Armed with courage, perseverance, and
La sélection féminine du Maroc de football a gardé sa 59e place au classement FIFA, publié vendredi, et reste dans le top 3 africain. Absentes du dernier tournoi olympique à Paris (JO 2024), pris en compte dans le classement FIFA, les Lionnes de l’Atlas occupent toujours la troisième place au niveau continental, derrière l’Afrique du Sud (50e) et le Nigeria (36e). En outre, les États-Unis reprennent le fauteuil de leader
Morocco and Hungary have formalized a partnership agreement in the field of archives. The agreement was signed on August 12, 2024, during a working visit to Budapest by Bahija Simou, Director of the Royal Archives. The partnership aims to enhance archive holdings, promote knowledge sharing in archiving and digitization, and organize joint academic and cultural events. The agreement was signed by Simou and Csaba Szabo, Director General of the Hungarian National Archives, according to a press
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), urged an increase in cholera vaccine production, emphasizing that the current supply is far from meeting global demand. «The response continues to be affected by a critical shortage of the vaccine, as demand continues to outpace supply, with 105 million doses requested by 18 countries since January 2023. 55 million doses have been produced in the same period», he
Moroccan international Ilias Akhomach, who joined Spanish club Villarreal from FC Barcelona B last year, has been promoted to the first team. Villarreal unveiled its first-team squad for the 2024-2025 season on Thursday, August 15, 2024, listing Akhomach as a forward «after playing a leading role in the previous season». «Ilias Akhomach is a talented footballer who, despite his young age, excels in the attacking third, demonstrating strong potential both domestically and