Morocco
Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits
December 9, 2024
Morocco Produces Africa’s First Mpox Test Kits
Morocco has made a significant breakthrough by producing Africa’s first mpox test kits, developed by the startup Moldiag, Arab News reported today. This initiative aims to reduce the continent’s reliance on imported medical supplies, a challenge highlighted during the COVID-19…
Morocco Strengthens Regulations on Imported Red Meat with Strict Halal Standards
November 26, 2024
Morocco Strengthens Regulations on Imported Red Meat with Strict Halal Standards
Morocco is enhancing its regulations regarding imported red meat by enforcing rigorous controls through the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA), Morocco World News reported yesterday. This initiative aims to guarantee that all imported meat, whether fresh or frozen, complies…
Rare Rainfall Transforms Sahara Desert in Morocco
October 9, 2024
Rare Rainfall Transforms Sahara Desert in Morocco
Southeastern Morocco’s Sahara Desert, one of the world’s driest regions, experienced an unprecedented deluge, creating blue lagoons amidst palm trees and sand dunes, Arab News reported yesterday. The Moroccan government reported that two days of rainfall in September surpassed annual…
5,000-Year-Old Farming Society Discovered in Morocco
October 4, 2024
5,000-Year-Old Farming Society Discovered in Morocco
Archaeologists in Morocco have uncovered the remains of a 5,000-year-old farming society at the Oued Beht site, marking the oldest such discovery outside the Nile Valley, Live Science reported. This site, comparable in size to ancient Troy, reveals evidence of…
A Year After Devastating Earthquake, Morocco Rebuilds Historic Mosque
September 25, 2024
A Year After Devastating Earthquake, Morocco Rebuilds Historic Mosque
A year after a powerful earthquake devastated Morocco’s mountainous High Atlas region, the village of Tinmel is rebuilding not just homes, but a piece of their history – the Great Mosque, Arab News reported yesterday. The nearly 900-year-old mosque, a…
Over 150 in Moroccan Court for Migration Incitement
September 20, 2024
Over 150 in Moroccan Court for Migration Incitement
More than 150 individuals appeared in a Moroccan court for allegedly inciting illegal migration following a failed mass attempt to reach Spain’s Ceuta enclave, Arab News reported today. Government spokesman Mustapha Baitas reported that around 3,000 people attempted to cross…
Moroccan Forces Thwart Mass Migration Attempts to Ceuta Amid Social Media Calls
September 17, 2024
Moroccan Forces Thwart Mass Migration Attempts to Ceuta Amid Social Media Calls
Moroccan security forces thwarted attempts by groups seeking to cross into Spain’s Ceuta following social media calls for mass migration, The Associated Press reported yesterday. Despite efforts, no one successfully breached the border fence, as authorities reported a strong security…
Morocco Halts 45,000 Migrants from Crossing to Europe in 2024
September 7, 2024
Morocco Halts 45,000 Migrants from Crossing to Europe in 2024
Morocco has successfully stopped 45,015 migrants from illegally entering Europe since January 2024, Arab News reported today. The country has also dismantled 177 trafficking gangs during this period. In comparison, Morocco intercepted 75,184 migrants in 2023, marking a 6% increase…
Hundreds of Migrants Swim to Ceuta from Morocco Amid Surge in Crossings
August 27, 2024
Hundreds of Migrants Swim to Ceuta from Morocco Amid Surge in Crossings
Hundreds of migrants took advantage of thick mist to swim to Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco over the weekend, with local police reporting around 1,500 attempts on Sunday night alone, Arab News reported yesterday. Since Thursday, an average of 700…
World’s Largest Soccer Stadium to Take Tent-Like Form
August 23, 2024
World’s Largest Soccer Stadium to Take Tent-Like Form
The Grand Stade Hassan II, set to be the largest soccer stadium globally, is about to begin construction near Casablanca, Morocco, New Atlas reported yesterday. Designed by Populous and Oualalou + Choi, the stadium will serve as a key venue…