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Spanish-African relations and the role of young people, topics of debate at the first session of the Africa-Spain Summit in Madrid
Atalayar
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July 7, 2025
The first session of the day on 7 July, following the official presentation and opening speeches of the third edition of the Africa-Spain Summit, addressed the need to strengthen strategic and political relations between Spain and the African...
Moroccan Ministers tout AI as catalyst for transforming energy, education, and employment by 2030
Hespress
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July 1, 2025
Top Moroccan ministers have declared artificial intelligence (AI) a strategic tool to reshape the country’s energy, education, and employment sectors, during the opening of Morocco’s first National Conference on Artificial Intelligence, held July...
Fact check: What we know about the link between climate change and heatwaves
Euronews
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July 2, 2025
Several European countries are set to see the mercury soar again on Wednesday as high-pressure zones persist across the continent. Experts are warning that sweltering temperatures are becoming the norm. “Extreme heat is no longer a rare event - it...
Renewable-Powered Battery Swaps: Unlocking Ship Electrification At Global Canals
CleanTechnica
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July 7, 2025
Last Updated on: 7th July 2025, 10:24 am The Maersk McKinney Moller Institute published an analysis in late 2024 exploring the potential for battery-electric shipping. Their study rightly concluded that battery-powered ships are not only viable...
'Heat dome' behind record-breaking temperatures across Morocco, says DGM
Hespress
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July 3, 2025
A searing heatwave that swept through Morocco between June 27 and 30 was caused by a meteorological event known as a “heat dome,” according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. The phenomenon triggered record-high temperatures in several...
Morocco’s prison delegation publishes 2024 activity report
Hespress
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July 1, 2025
Morocco’s General Delegation for Prison Administration and Rehabilitation (DGAPR) has published its yearly activity report for 2024, in which it underlines the efforts spent during this year to face the numerous challenges, implement its strategic...
Zoomlion’s ZCC9800W crane advances Morocco stadium construction
World Construction Network
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July 3, 2025
Zoomlion has announced that its flagship crawler crane, the ZCC9800W, is playing a pivotal role in the construction of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, a key venue for the country’s 2030 FIFA World Cup. The ZCC9800W, a...
As Morocco Battles Drought, Avocado Exports to Canada Reach Record High
Morocco World News
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July 3, 2025
Rabat – While Morocco faces its worst drought in decades, the country has exported a record 1,180 tons of avocados, a water-intensive crop, to Canada this season. According to EastFruit, citing official data from Statistics Canada and Global Trade...
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
AGNet West - Florida
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July 3, 2025
The Almond Board of California (ABC) recently hosted a high-level agricultural trade delegation from Morocco, marking a significant step in deepening U.S.–Moroccan relations in food and agriculture. Coordinated in partnership with the National...
Morocco Sets 2025 as Key Milestone in Climate Action Plan
Hespress
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July 1, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News AFP With MAPTuesday 1 July 2025 - 19:34 Morocco is positioning 2025 as a pivotal year in its climate strategy, with the launch of the third version of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris...
Cooking Through The Climate Crisis: Book Review of C. Pam Zhang’s Land of Milk and Honey
The Geek Anthropologist
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July 3, 2025
By David Sutton A number of scholars in Anthropology and related disciplines have posed the question “What is the Future of Food?” in our times of polycrisis and a seemingly broken food system (see for example, Sophia Roosth’s (2013) discussion of...
Missouri S&T symposium in Morocco focuses on sustainable energy for Africa
Missouri S&T News
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July 3, 2025
Energy experts and researchers from around the world gathered in Marrakech, Morocco, this spring for Missouri S&T’s 4th International Laufer Energy Symposium to discuss the future of sustainable energy and the challenges facing Africa and the...
Orange Middle East And Africa Releases Its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report:“Cultivating Impact” For Inclusive And Sustainable Development
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CASABLANCA, Morocco, July 3, 2025/APO Group/ -- Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) ( ) unveils its 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. Entitled“Cultivating Impact”, the report illustrates...
Morocco’s economy grows in early 2025, fueled by agriculture and investment
Hespress
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July 1, 2025
Morocco’s economy posted strong growth in the first quarter of 2025, expanding by 4.8% year-on-year, up from 3% during the same period in 2024, according to the country’s High Commission for Planning (HCP). The rebound was driven by notable...
World Bank Appoints New Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia
South Africa Today
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, USA – July, 07th 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank has appointed Carole Megevand as its the new Country Manager for Kosovo and North Macedonia, effective July 1, 2025. In her new role, Megevand will lead the World...
June 2025 ranked among hottest on record in Morocco, following historic European heatwave
Hespress
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July 3, 2025
As several European countries including Germany, Spain, Portugal, and France reported record-breaking heat in June 2025, Morocco also experienced one of its hottest Junes in history, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. Houcine...
Morocco to Battle Qatar for Club World Cup Hosting Rights
Morocco World News
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July 1, 2025
Morocco is throwing its name into the hat to host the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. According to Spanish outlet Marca, the North African nation has quietly begun exploring the timelines and requirements, even though it’s already co-hosting the 2030...
Morocco will invest 815 million euros to expand its gas network and strengthen its connections with Europe
Atalayar
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July 1, 2025
Morocco is taking a new step towards energy independence with an investment of more than 815 million euros that will serve to advance the completion of the country's most important gas pipeline project, the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline. This was...
Dutch horticultural companies strengthen position in Morocco
Fresh Plaza
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July 3, 2025
Dutch tomato growers The Valley and Schenkeveld have joined forces with Ceres SRL to launch a new cultivation project in Morocco. Last week, the Dutch ambassador to Morocco, Dirk Jan Nieuwenhuis, visited the newly planted greenhouses, which cover...
Morocco presents its new job creation strategy
Atalayar
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July 1, 2025
The official spokesperson for the Moroccan government, Mustapha Baitas, announced an ambitious project comprising eight key initiatives to create jobs through a historic investment of 15 billion dirhams, equivalent to 1.66 billion dollars, focused...