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Around the world: Cyclist with plans to set world record makes a stop along the Outer Banks
Published 2:03 pm Thursday, July 10, 2025 1 of 6 Kevin Record displays his bike and some of his gear loaded up on the Trek 520. Record, the bicycle and gear together weigh 350 pounds. Notice the tennis racket on the back rack. “I’ll stop and play...
Egyptian FM, Fatah official discuss situation in Gaza, West Bank
CAIRO, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Thursday in Cairo with Jibril Rajoub, secretary-general of the Central Committee of the Palestinian Fatah movement, where they discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip and...

Hussain Al Nowais Highlights AMEA Power’s Role in Morocco’s Clean Energy...
In a powerful step toward reinforcing the global shift to clean energy, Hussain Al Nowais, Chairman of AMEA Power, has emphasized his company’s strategic collaboration with Morocco’s YNNA Group in launching a landmark renewable energy project: a...

Hijabi Woman Reportedly Banned from Entering Beach Club in Morocco
Rabat – A hijabi woman was reportedly denied entry to a beach club in Morocco because of her head covering. The young woman, who appeared to be a foreigner, posted a video on social media speaking about the incident, which triggered widespread...

Economist Raises Eyebrows Over Gambia Importing Fish
By: Nyima Sillah Dr. Foday Joof, a Gambian economist has raised eyebrows over the country’s growing dependence on imported fish, saying: “the trend reflects a sharp decline in local fish stocks and failures in marine resource management.” Dr. Joof...

Rosa Cañadas: ‘European companies need to know that they will find qualified personnel in Africa’
Rosa Cañadas moderated the round table discussion on integration and sustainable economy at the third edition of the Africa Spain Summit, which took place recently in Madrid. The president of the Tanja Foundation is a regular guest at these forums...

Danone, Official Partner of TotalEnergies AFCON, Morocco 2025
Accra, July 10, GNA – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Danone, the parent company of FanMilk Ghana, have signed an agreement, making Danone an Official Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025. It...

Namibia eyes broader market access through free trade
For Namibia to strengthen its position as a trade hub and unlock new economic opportunities, the country must invest in trade logistics infrastructure, regulatory harmonisation, and export-readiness support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)....

Morocco Places Health Reform at the Heart of Development Strategy
Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, has reaffirmed that overhauling the national health system stands as a strategic pillar in the country’s push for socio-economic transformation. During a plenary session in the House of...

Russia wants more profound trade relations with Africa
(MENAFN) Africa is becoming an increasingly vital market for Russian exporters, offering substantial room for growth, according to Tatyana An, Vice President of the Russian Export Center (REC). Speaking at the INNOPROM-2025 industrial expo in...

Bank Al Maghrib joins Pan Aafrican payment system PAPSS
Bank Al-Maghrib has officially joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), becoming the 17th country to adopt the platform. The announcement was made on July 7, 2025, in Cairo by PAPSS and Afreximbank officials. PAPSS, developed...

Summer holiday deals to Morocco, Spain and more with flights from £14.99 - but you must be quick
easyJet and easyJet holidays have unveiled summer deals featuring package holidays starting from £331 per person and flights from just £14.99. The promotion includes a BEACH75 discount code offering £75 off package holidays when booked before 11pm...

UAE firms in talks with Morocco for wind energy projects
Morocco is in negotiations with several UAE companies to launch wind energy projects in its southern provinces in Western Sahara, press reports have said. As part of its ambitious plan to increase renewable energy’s share to 52 percent by 2030,...

Nam to host dialogue on hydrogen economy
Isabel Bento WALVIS BAY – A high-level Green Investment Dialogue will take place in Walvis Bay from 10 to 13 July. It will bring together parliamentarians and energy leaders from six African countries. The three-day event will place a spotlight on...

Indo-Morocco Film And Cultural Forum Showcases“Kankali” A Moroccan Dream In Couture At 9Th GFDW
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Noida, India – The Indo-Morocco Film and Cultural Forum (IMFCF), in proud association with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in India, brought a breathtaking wave of North African charm and sophistication to the ramp...

Morocco's Treasury Injects MAD 295 Bln in Cash Surplus
HESPRESS English – Morocco News with MAPMonday 7 July 2025 - 21:52 Morocco’s Treasury and External Finance Directorate (DTFE) deployed on Monday MAD 2.95 billion in surplus liquidity through two investment operations. The first operation, totaling...

Morocco Signs Agreement with WIPO to Legally Protect Its Cultural Heritage
Rabat – Morocco has taken an important step to protect its rich cultural heritage. The Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Daren Tang, the Director General of the...

Finance inspectors probe alleged kickbacks and payment delays in public contracts
Morocco’s General Inspectorate of Finance has accelerated investigations into alleged irregularities surrounding delayed payments for private companies involved in public contracts, amid suspicions of bribes paid to fast-track disbursements,...

Moroccan Student in Paris Dies After Fight for Life and Urgent Call for Transplant Support
Aya Boumzebra, the 24-year-old Moroccan architecture student who had been in a coma at a hospital in France, has passed away. Her death comes days after a large public campaign called for urgent support to help cover the costs of a second liver...

Akpabio Hails $1.5bn Moroccan Fertiliser Investment in Akwa Ibom
•Canvasses stronger Nigeria-Morocco economic ties Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended Morocco for its growing investment footprint in Nigeria, citing a $1.5 billion fertiliser project in Akwa Ibom...