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Morocco Emerges as Leading Player in Global Automotive Industry
Morocco News
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Tuesday 26 August 2025 Morocco has reached a decisive milestone in its ambition to become a leading player in the global automotive industry, wrote the Spanish economic daily El Economista on Tuesday. Morocco has doubled its production capacity in...
‘Bristling with spikes’: oldest known ankylosaur fossil found in Morocco
The Guardian
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August 27, 2025
Tank-like physique, bristling with body armour and a collar of spikes the length of golf clubs, Spicomellus afer looks more like a Pokémon creation than a living creature. This bizarre dinosaur roamed the flood planes of what is now north Africa...
Africa’s Smartphone Market Surges 7% in Q2 as Low-Cost Devices Drive Connectivity Across Key Economies
TechTrendsKE
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August 27, 2025
Africa’s smartphone market is showing signs of resilience. In the second quarter of 2025, shipments rose 7% year-on-year to 19.2 million units, a continuation of a slow but steady upward trajectory. Analysts point to easing inflation and currency...
Morocco and the United Nations: a foreign policy approach based on international respect
Atalayar
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August 26, 2025
On the occasion of the 82nd session of the Institute of International Law, the Moroccan monarch, Mohammed VI, emphasised that Morocco's foreign policy approach is based on international respect, respect for and compliance with human rights, and is...
Africa’s Smartphone Market Grows as Kenya Faces a Decline
Techweez
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August 27, 2025
Africa’s smartphone market has seen steady recorded growth for nine straight quarters, with a 7% year-on-year (YoY) smartphone shipment growth in the second quarter of 2025. According to data released by Canalys, Africa recorded 19.2 million...
EastEnders star details devastating betrayal and financial collapse
Plymouth Herald
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August 27, 2025
Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison has revealed the devastating moment she uncovered her husband's betrayal after following him to a 'sordid love nest.' The performer, best recognised for her portrayal of beloved Heather Trott on the BBC...
Morocco is ready to teach Africa how to grow cannabis...legally
The New Arab
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"Morocco is willing to share its expertise to strengthen drug control systems not only in Ghana but across the entire continent of Africa," said Morocco's envoy to Ghana. [Getty] Ghanaian officials will head to Morocco next month to learn from one...
Report: Moroccans ready for digital economy, but Africa’s digital divide persists
Hespress
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August 27, 2025
A new report by Afrobarometer, a pan-African survey organization, found that 78% of Moroccans say they are ready to take part in the digital economy, while only 3% said they are not prepared. The report, titled “Africa’s Digital Divide is...
Why not everyone is profiting from Africa’s luxury tourism boom
El País
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August 29, 2025
Africa is in vogue as a tourist destination, and governments and companies from different countries are looking to ride that wave to attract a booming sector: luxury tourism. In 2024, nearly 74 million people visited the continent — 13.6% more...
Entrepreneurship is a tool to fight terrorism
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 26, 2025
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Steven Koltai of Lincolnville was the first (and last) senior advisor...
Moroccan community in France tops Maghreb diaspora, faces social challenges
Hespress
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August 25, 2025
Morocco remains the leading country of origin among North African migrants in France, with the Moroccan diaspora continuing to grow and maintain a strong demographic and social presence, according to the latest report from the Observatory on...
Morocco secures $200 million strategic loan from Asian Infrastructure Bank for climate, environmental projects
Hespress
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August 23, 2025
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is set to provide a $200 million strategic loan to Morocco, as part of a broader co-financing program with the World Bank, to boost the country’s resilience to climate change, the Chinese Embassy in...
Cardiff Met Strengthens Partnership with SIST Through Student Engagement
Morocco World News
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August 29, 2025
Marrakech – A delegation from Cardiff Metropolitan University recently visited SIST campuses across Morocco. The three-day visit in mid-May aimed to strengthen ties between the institutions. Led by Student Life representative Rewathi Viswanatham,...
Ahead of the Game: Fifa eyes Morocco over Spain as 2030 World Cup HQ
City A.M.
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August 27, 2025
Wednesday 27 August 2025 7:00 am | Updated: Tuesday 26 August 2025 4:40 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Morocco is one of three official co-hosts for...
Cross River hosts new auto training hub as FG deepens industrial skills agenda
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 29, 2025
In a move aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s automotive sector and expanding technical manpower, the Federal Government on Thursday flagged off the construction of a state-of-the-art Automotive Training Centre (ATC) at the University of Education and...
Morocco’s Customs Administration achieves positive growth, faster clearance times, says 2024 annual report
Hespress
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August 25, 2025
Morocco’s Customs and Excise Administration (CEA) emphasized positive results in its 2024 annual report, with customs revenues reaching a record MAD 144.8 billion, up 9.2% from the previous year. Clearance times also improved significantly, with...
Moroccan employees protest high university fees for part time studies
Hespress
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August 25, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Society Hespress ENMonday 25 August 2025 - 17:03 Moroccan employees have voiced concern over what they describe as exorbitant university fees for part time studies, warning that the problem will worsen with the...
Morocco vs Senegal Prediction and Betting Tips | August 26th 2025
Sportskeeda
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August 25, 2025
Morocco will face off against Senegal at Mandela National Stadium in the African Nations Championship on Tuesday. This will be the second semi-final game of the tournament. Morocco vs Senegal Preview With all three host teams now out of the...
Pakistan, Morocco Strengthen Ties Through Parliamentary Partnership
Morocco World News
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August 26, 2025
Rabat — Morocco and Pakistan have committed to building stronger relationships through regular exchanges and cooperation. The bold step to boost the countries’ partnership came in the wake of a high-level parliamentary meeting held at the...
AIIB approves $200 million loan for Morocco's climate resilience program
Smart Water Magazine
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August 26, 2025
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), based in Beijing, has approved a $200 million loan to support Morocco’s climate resilience program, according to Zawya. The financing will be directed toward projects that strengthen environmental...