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Morocco Hosts Palestinians for Rights Training
News Central TV
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July 16, 2025
Morocco is bolstering its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a week-long training program in Rabat for a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO). The program aims to...
Morocco businesswoman purchases Lake Village artist's photo at Newton County Fair
Newsbug.info - Illinois
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The Domestic Arts Purchase Award went to a Lake Village artist this year at the Newton County Fair. Leigh Littiken, fine arts superintendent, said, “Each year during the fair a local business agrees to purchase a piece of art in the Domestic Arts...
Morocco Contracts L3Harris for C-130 Modernization
The Defense Post
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July 16, 2025
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to upgrade several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The work will include avionics updates, depot-level maintenance, engine overhauls, and other support tasks. The upgrades will enhance...
Nissan Magnite Debuts in Morocco as Africa’s First Left-Hand Drive Market
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
Nissan has launched its compact SUV Magnite in Morocco, marking the vehicle’s first left-hand drive introduction in Africa. The Japanese automaker selected the North African nation as a strategic entry point, with Nissan Africa president Jordi...
Rabat council ordered to pay €25,000 for abusive contract termination
The Malta Independent
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A court has ordered the Rabat local council to pay €25,000 in damages to Synthesis Management Services after it illegally terminated a cleaning contract with the company without due process. Synthesis Management Services had filed the case after...
Morocco’s foreign reserves climb to $40.2B, inflation falls below 1%
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Culture Archive Hespress ENWednesday 16 July 2025 - 11:51 Morocco’s foreign currency reserves rose by 10% year-on-year to $40.2 billion (402 billion dirhams) as of June 26, head of government Aziz Akhannouch...
Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training
Africanews
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July 16, 2025
Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at...
Morocco, first North African country in the Global Citizenship 2025 ranking
Atalayar
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July 16, 2025
According to the results of the Global Citizenship 2025 Report published by CS Global Partners, Morocco ranks 100th out of 165 countries worldwide. With a score of 50.5 out of 100 points, it is the leader in the North African region ahead of...
Student Sentenced to 30 Years for Teacher Murder in Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — A court in the Moroccan city of Errachidia has sentenced a student to 30 years in prison for the murder of a teacher at the Applied Technology Institute in Erfoud. The defendant was also ordered to pay MAD 300,000 ($30,000) in compensation...
Morocco launches longest desalinated water pipeline to power world’s largest phosphate mine
Business Insider Africa
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July 16, 2025
The pipeline, operated by OCP Green Water (OGW), is a significant step toward Morocco's goal of achieving water independence and environmental sustainability. "This makes it the first infrastructure of its kind in Morocco capable of transporting...
Morocco: His Majesty (HM) The King Congratulates Sultan Of Brunei Darussalam On Birthday
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, on the occasion of his birthday. In this message, His Majesty the King extends His...
Nissan Magnite arrives in Morocco
Business Ghana
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The Kingdom of Morocco became the first left hand drive market in Africa, and one of the first in the world, to receive all new Nissan MAGNITE. The Nissan MAGNITE brings the company’s trademark Japanese innovation and engineering in a best...
Morocco Approves 98.4% of Direct Social Support Applications Submitted in June
Morocco World News
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July 15, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa announced Monday that the government approved 98.4% of direct social support applications that were submitted in June, addressing lawmakers’ concerns about the program’s implementation. Speaking to...
Morocco Prepares for 2030 FIFA World Cup with New National Sports Foundation
Morocco World News
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July 15, 2025
Morocco’s House of Representatives passed a new bill on Tuesday to establish the “Fondation Maroc 2030”, a national body dedicated to overseeing preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and other major international sporting events. The bill,...
Morocco needs $40bln in energy investments
Zawya
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Morocco needs to invest over $40 billion to achieve its national energy goals, its Minister of Energy Transition Leila Benali has said. “We need to invest more than $20 billion in renewable energy and energy efficiency, and another $20 billion in...
Morocco Accelerates AI Ambitions Ahead of 2030 World Cup
I Africa
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July 15, 2025
Morocco is positioning itself as a leader in Africa’s AI sector as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to French weekly Challenges. The push is part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, backed by a MAD 11 billion budget...
WAFCON 2024: Morocco's Ghizlane Chebbak in Group Stage Best XI
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak has been selected in the Best XI for the group stage of the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), unveiled on Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to CAF’s technical study group, The...
Fuel prices rise again in Morocco amid global oil volatility
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News General AFP Hespress ENWednesday 16 July 2025 - 16:15 Moroccan fuel prices were revised Tuesday in the latest bi-monthly update, with diesel climbing by 20 centimes per liter while gasoline prices remained unchanged...
Seven Israeli tomato varieties registered in Morocco amid broader approval of foreign seeds
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
The Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture has officially authorized the registration of seven new Israeli-developed tomato varieties within the national registry of cultivable plant species, part of a broader update that included dozens of...
China Seeks to Expand Multisectoral Cooperation with Morocco as Gateway to Africa
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat – China is eyeing a broader multisectoral partnership with Morocco and expanding its reach across Africa. Gong Zheng, mayor of the municipal People’s Government of Shanghai, conveyed his country’s ambition on Tuesday in Rabat during a...