Atacadão in France: Two months in, still drawing crowds
Remember, on June 20th, under the leadership of its president Zouhair Bennani, the Moroccan Label Vie Group opened the doors to the first Atacadao cash-and-carry store, a concept they've been nurturing for the past...
UN special rapporteur alerted to ongoing slavery in Tindouf camps, Algeria
Tomoya Obokata, the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery, has been informed of persistent human rights abuses in the Tindouf camps in Algeria by Sahrawi human rights activist Shaibata Mrabih Rabou. In...
Hezbollah struck by unprecedented blasts, Nasrallah pledges “terrible punishment”
On Thursday, Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, acknowledged the group had suffered an "unprecedented blow" following deadly explosions targeting its communication devices in Lebanon. Nasrallah blamed Israel for the attacks and vowed a "terrible punishment"...
Seismic studies underway for strategic tunnel between Morocco and Spain
The Spanish company Secegsa is set to carry out seismotectonic research as part of ongoing studies aimed at constructing a tunnel linking Spain and Morocco. According to a Spanish media source, an official tender...
No peace without Palestine: Saudi Arabia refuses ties with Israel without statehood
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reiterated that Saudi Arabia will not establish formal diplomatic ties with Israel without the creation of an independent Palestinian state, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Speaking...
Morocco sends Canadair aircraft to Portugal to aid in wildfire battle
On the High Instructions of King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), Morocco deployed two Canadair firefighting aircraft and a Casa support plane to...
Re-election of Tebboune in Algeria: Challenge or opportunity for Morocco?
The re-election of Abdelmadjid Tebboune in 2024 deepens the challenges Morocco faces in its relations with Algeria. Rabat might have hoped for a shift in tone from its neighbor, but it is now evident...
Elon Musk’s political shift sparks debate as he aligns with conservative values
Adored for his achievements in business and his breakthroughs in electric vehicles, aerospace, and artificial intelligence, American billionaire Elon Musk continues to stir debate in the United States and beyond. His recent political stances...
Japan : Ancient 3,000-year-old cedar tree falls due to typhoon Shanshan
A majestic 3,000-year-old cedar tree, located on Japan’s Yakushima Island, collapsed on Tuesday due to strong winds caused by Typhoon Shanshan, according to local tour guides. The 26-meter-tall cedar, known as "Yakusugi," had a...
South Africa faces twin crises of crime and corruption
South African political parties expressed deep concern on Monday over the alarming rise in violent crimes in the country, with some describing the situation as a "bloodbath." Between April and June 2024, South Africa recorded...