South Africa grapples with devastating rhino poaching crisis
South Africa is facing a severe rhino poaching crisis, driven by a growing demand from certain Asian countries where rhino horns are sought after for their supposed therapeutic benefits in traditional medicine. Recent official statistics...
Morocco increases wheat imports by 19% to combat harvest shortfall
Morocco is set to import 7.5 million tons of wheat this year, marking a 19% increase due to a significant 40% decline in its national harvest. According to a report by the FAO, "World...
Polisario’s atrocities in Tindouf camps condemned at UN session
The severe human rights violations in the Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria were strongly condemned during the regular session of the UN's Committee of 24 (C24), held from June 11 to 21 in New...
Polisario’s child soldier scandal under fire at UN meeting
The armed separatist group "Polisario" has come under intense scrutiny for recruiting children from the Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria. This issue was vehemently denounced during the regular session of the UN's Committee of...
First death from monkeypox in South Africa sparks urgent response
South Africa has reported its first death linked to monkeypox, an infectious disease transmitted through skin contact, Health Minister Joe Phaahla announced on Wednesday. "This death occurred at Thembisa Hospital, northeast of Johannesburg, as the...
Mohammed V airport unveils state-of-the-art transit zone
The Mohammed V Airport has unveiled a cutting-edge transit area designed to provide more space and enhance functionality, thereby boosting operational efficiency and traveler comfort. Equipped with the latest technology, this modern transit zone enhances...
Very slow progress in South Africa’s tuberculosis fight
Despite ongoing efforts, South African health authorities have made minimal progress in combating tuberculosis over recent years, casting doubt on the goal of eradicating this deadly disease by 2030. This alarming outlook was shared...
HRH Prince Moulay El Hassan launches Africa’s largest desalination plant in Casablanca
On Monday, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan initiated the construction of Casablanca's seawater desalination plant in Lamharza Essahel, El Jadida Province. This monumental project will become Africa's largest desalination facility, ultimately capable of producing...
South Africa: ANC faces uphill battle with alliance challenge
The African National Congress (ANC), reeling from a historic electoral defeat, has lost its iron grip on the South African Parliament for the first time in three decades. With a mere 40% of the...
Addis Ababa: Morocco’s key role in peace and stability in Africa highlighted
The Kingdom of Morocco's key role in peace and stability in Africa was highlighted on Wednesday in Addis Ababa at the 16th Ordinary Ministerial Meeting of the African Union (AU) Specialized Technical Committee (STC)...