The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) recently inaugurated the 270 MW Jbel Lahdid wind farm in the province of Essaouira. This addition brings Morocco's total renewable energy capacity to 5,440 MW, of which 2,400 MW is wind-generated, representing 45% of the country's total production capacity. The project aligns with Morocco's ambitious goal of accelerating renewable energy development and achieving energy sovereignty. Tarik Hamane, Managing Director of ONEE, emphasized
In the 1950s, the Casablanca fashion house Joste partnered with Christian Dior to create exclusive collections for Moroccan clientele. This collaboration continued until the 1980s, marking a pivotal moment in the cross-cultural exchange between Morocco and the French luxury brand.
The starting point for the 15th Casablanca International Marathon, set for Sunday, October 27, 2024, has been relocated to the Wilaya of the Casablanca-Settat region (Place Mohammed V), following consultations with the Royal Moroccan Athletics Federation (FRMA). This decision was made in response to suggestions from participants and sports associations, according to the organizers. «The local authorities, elected officials, and security services of Casablanca were receptive to this
The University Center for Mental Health and Well-being L'Eucalyptus celebrated its first anniversary on October 10th, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. The celebration featured a conference on «Mental Health at Work: Issues and Challenges». In a press release, the facility emphasized the undeniable link between mental health and the workplace. «Creating healthy and safe work environments is crucial for preserving employees' mental well-being», the institution
On Thursday, Algeria responded to the exclusion of French companies from a wheat import tender, following President Emmanuel Macron’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara last July. While not refuting the information reported by Reuters on Wednesday, the Algerian Interprofessional Cereals Office (OAIC), a public entity, clarified in a statement that «the restricted consultation launched by OAIC on October 6, 2024, adhered to specific technical criteria, based on
The head of Burundi's diplomacy is leading «an economic mission to Morocco», indicates the Burundian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As part of this visit, Albert Shingiro met on Thursday, October 10, in Rabat with his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. The two ministers «reviewed bilateral issues related to the upcoming round table and the ministerial meeting of the joint commission». Indeed, the Burundian government plans to organize, on December 5 and 6, a round
As the Security Council is set to adopt a new resolution on the Sahara issue on October 30, Algeria is courting Russia. This is evidenced by the meeting on October 9, «at the request» of the Algerian ambassador in Moscow, Boumediene Guennad, with the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin, as indicated by Russian diplomacy in a statement. The talks focused on «the prospects for interaction between Russia and Algeria on the UN 'platform,' as well as a number of
Following its statement on October 5 welcoming the European Court of Justice's recent ruling, Algeria has now added another layer to its response. Through its Minister of Foreign Affairs, the eastern neighbor criticized the broad support given by a large majority of EU countries to the strategic partnership with Morocco. «The most surprising thing is to hear, as we follow the reactions to the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union, member states of this same institution
Be cautious of who visits you while you sleep, especially if you wake up with henna stains on your hands, as it might be the sign of a forbidden love with a supernatural being like Tanirt. Ounamir’s tragic story shows how such love can lead to enchantment, separation from loved ones, and ultimate sacrifice.
The governmental majority expressed its «firm condemnation of the war waged by Israel against the Palestinian people, which has claimed the lives of thousands of Palestinians—most of them women and children—while leaving tens of thousands wounded, alongside a policy of mass displacement and widespread destruction». In a statement issued at the end of a meeting on Wednesday, October 9, in Rabat, the coalition parties called for «an immediate end to this war and a