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Akhannouch: AI is a matter of sovereignty and survival for Morocco’s future
Hespress
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July 1, 2025
Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch on Tuesday warned that failing to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) would mean missing out on some of the most significant economic opportunities of the future. His remarks were delivered in a...
In Taznakht, Moroccan Women Weave Identity and Resilience into Every Ouaouzguit Rug
teleSUR
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July 2, 2025 Hour: 7:50 pm In the sun-drenched town of Taznakht, nestled in southeastern Morocco near the Sirwa Mountains, the rhythmic clatter of wooden looms echoes a centuries-old tradition. Here, the Ouaouzguit rug is more than a decorative...
In wake of Iran war, Israelis hopeful for economic ‘peace dividend’ with neighbors
The Times of Israel
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Reuters — Israel’s 12-day war with Iran last month has dented its economy but investors and Israelis are hopeful that a US-brokered halt to hostilities could bring an economic “peace dividend” with the country’s neighbors that has been a dream for...
‘Ghana can’t work 8 hours and expect to compete in the 21st-century global economy’ – Osei Akoto
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
A leading member of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Henry Osei Akoto, has said the launch of the 24-Hour Economy by the John Dramani Mahama-government will open up Ghana’s economy for growth. He explained that the initiative, which he...
NASDA concludes successful trade mission with Moroccan delegation in California
Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota
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July 2, 2025
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture concluded an inbound trade mission with a high-level Moroccan agricultural delegation June 22–28. The visit further strengthened bilateral agricultural cooperation and...
Algerian president 'backs' Trump's 30 percent tariffs on Algeria
The New Arab
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July 21, 2025
"Customs duties are a sovereign act. [Trump] can do whatever he wants, even a 50% [raise]. It's his business", said the Algerian President on 18 July. [Getty] Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he supports US President Donald Trump's...
The country shouldn’t sleep – Henry Osei Akoto lauds 24-Hour Economy
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
A leading member of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Henry Osei Akoto, has said the launch of the 24-Hour Economy by the John Dramani Mahama-government will open up Ghana’s economy for growth. He explained that the initiative, which he...
Israelis hope for potential economic 'peace dividend' after war with Iran
Yahoo Finance
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By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel's 12-day war with Iran last month has dented its economy but investors and Israelis are hopeful that a U.S.-brokered halt to hostilities could bring an economic "peace dividend" with the country's...
Türkiye to connect Africa to global trade corridors with new pacts
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA Türkiye will connect seven African countries to the Development Corridor Project and the Middle Corridor trade route through recently signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) at a transport forum held in Istanbul. Transportation and...
UK government abandons Moroccan HVDC megaproject plan
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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The Khalladi wind farm, near Tangiers, Morocco – the Xlinks project was to bring wind and solar power from Morocco to the UK via a 3,800 km subsea interconnector Photo: ACWA Power The Xlinks Morocco-to-UK power project is an ambitious private...
Votorantim Cimentos completes divestment of Moroccan operations
Global Cement
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Morocco: Votorantim Cimentos has completed the full sale of its partnership and all associated assets in Morocco to Heidelberg Materials. The transaction followed regulatory approval and clearance in Morocco, with the delivery of assets and...
Israelis hope for potential economic 'peace dividend' after war
BDNews24
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Israel's 12-day war with Iran last month has dented its economy but investors and Israelis are hopeful that a US-brokered halt to hostilities could bring an economic "peace dividend" with the country's neighbours that has been a dream for decades....
Henry Osei Akoto lauds ‘bipartisan’ 24-Hour Economy launch, calls on Ghanaians to support it
The Herald Ghana
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July 2, 2025
A leading member of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Henry Osei Akoto, has said the launch of the 24-Hour Economy by the John Dramani Mahama-government will open up Ghana’s economy for growth. He explained that the initiative, which he...
After Spain Imports Record Amount Of Diesel From Morocco, Experts Point To Russian Sources
Zero Hedge
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Via Remix News, A record-breaking increase of diesel imports from Morocco to Spain has raised suspicions within the energy industry that some of the fuel may be of Russian origin. In just two months, from March to April 2025, Spain imported...
The Makhzen Complex: A Psychoanalytical Decoding of Algeria’s Obsession with Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 2, 2025
The Makhzen is often misunderstood outside Morocco, particularly by its detractors. For Moroccans, Makhzen is not simply a bureaucratic machine or a relic of feudalism—as often caricatured by outsiders—but a deep-rooted, historically evolved...
Oilserv: Indigenous company lays pipeline across River Niger
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 30, 2025
Oilserv Limited, the contractor handling the Ajaokuta -Kaduna-Kano Gas Pipeline project, says it successfully laid pipelines across the River Niger. In a chat with journalists Saturday in Abuja, Group Chief Executive Officer, Oilserve Group, Dr....
Following Royal instructions, Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity launches 13 new centers across Morocco
Hespress
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July 2, 2025
King Mohammed VI, President of the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, has given His High Instructions to ensure that the centers established by the Foundation in the areas of healthcare, disability support, and vocational training are made...
AFCON 2025: Federation Cup’s oldest winner features in newly released “Road to Morocco” documentary
Premium Times
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July 2, 2025
Nigeria’s oldest surviving Federation Cup-winning captain, Thanni Biliaminu, recently honoured by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), now features prominently in the newly released Road to Morocco documentary. The documentary is a reflective...
Global Drought Hotspots Report Reveals Severe Impact and Economic Losses from 2023 to 2025
Bioengineer.org
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July 2, 2025
In a stark reminder of the escalating environmental crises triggered by climate change, a comprehensive UN-backed report released today reveals that the world is currently experiencing some of the most severe and devastating droughts ever...
New drought-tolerant Durum Wheat Variety proves its worth in Morocco
Gulf Agriculture
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July 2, 2025
As seed multiplication efforts for the durum wheat variety Jawahir continue, farmers in drought-stricken regions of Morocco get a first taste of its potential. “We prefer not to plant. It’s too dry,” says a farmer in Sidi Abdellah El Bouchouari,...