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Farmers irrigate their field in the Chtouka region of southern Morocco
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
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July 3, 2025
On the drought-stricken plains of Morocco's Chtouka region, cherry tomato farms stretch as far as the eye can see, clinging to life through a single, environmentally contentious lifeline: desalination.
Opinion – NPL must embrace independence to unlock sustainable growth
New Era
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The Namibian Premier League (NPL) stands at a pivotal moment in its history, with the opportunity to transform Namibian football by achieving full independence or autonomy, a model successfully adopted by leading leagues worldwide. By...
Morocco Pushes Structural Reforms at 4th UN Development Finance Conference
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch outlined the country’s structural reforms during his address at the 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville. Representing King Mohammed VI at the...
Morocco Steps Up Efforts in Battle Against Cultural Property Trafficking
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Berlin — Morocco has taken decisive action to confront the illegal trade of cultural property. The announcement came Monday in Rabat, where Minister of Youth, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, opened the work of an international conference dedicated to the...
Morocco is firmly committed to recognizing NMIRFs as essential pillar for promoting human rights
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
Morocco is firmly committed to advancing the recognition of National Mechanisms for Implementation, Reporting, and Follow-up (NMIRFs) as a cornerstone of efforts to promote and protect human rights, the Interministerial Delegate for Human Rights,...
'Major setback' for Morocco power cable link plan
BBC
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Kirk EnglandBBC South West environment and tourism correspondent ShareSave The proposal would see four 2,500 mile (4,000km) long cables come ashore near the village of Abbotsham before being buried along a route 14km long The government has said...
Drought-hit Morocco turns to desalination to save vegetable bounty
InsideNoVa - Virginia
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On the drought-stricken plains of Morocco's Chtouka region, cherry tomato farms stretch as far as the eye can see, clinging to life through a single, environmentally contentious lifeline: desalination. "We wouldn't be here without it," said Abir...
World AFP Drought-hit Morocco turns to desalination to save vegetable bounty
Yahoo News
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On the drought-stricken plains of Morocco's Chtouka region, cherry tomato farms stretch as far as the eye can see, clinging to life through a single, environmentally contentious lifeline: desalination. "We wouldn't be here without it," said Abir...
Morocco braces for intense heatwave with 'Chergui' winds through Friday
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
A searing heatwave driven by Chergui winds is expected to sweep across large parts of Morocco from Monday through Friday, with temperatures projected to soar between 33°C and 46°C, according to an orange-level weather alert issued by the...
Ten must-see films at the 2025 NZ International Film Festival
The Spinoff
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July 8, 2025
From Cannes heavy-hitters to charming local comedies, Thomas Giblin makes his picks for this year’s Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival. Rejoice, film fans of Aotearoa. Whānau Mārama, the New Zealand International Film Festival,...
In Taznakht, Moroccan Women Weave Identity and Resilience into Every Ouaouzguit Rug
teleSUR
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July 2, 2025 Hour: 7:50 pm In the sun-drenched town of Taznakht, nestled in southeastern Morocco near the Sirwa Mountains, the rhythmic clatter of wooden looms echoes a centuries-old tradition. Here, the Ouaouzguit rug is more than a decorative...
Morocco prepares for 2030 World Cup limelight
African Business
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June 30, 2025
Speaking to African Business in Rabat, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchini, Morocco’s minister for digital transition and administrative reform, reflects on a “big deadline” the country is facing in its ambitious plans for economic growth and development...
Moroccan authorities launch health campaign ahead of 2025 summer camp season
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
With the arrival of summer and the anticipated return of children to national youth camps, Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Communication have launched a coordinated health preparedness...
Multisectoral Partnership Drives India-Morocco Ties Forward, More Growth on Horizon
Morocco World News
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July 2, 2025
Rabat – Guided by King Mohammed VI’s vision, Morocco’s diplomacy has positioned the North African country as a key player and a strategic partner on the global stage. Through an almost octopus-like approach to foreign policy, Morocco’s diplomacy...
Heatwave, Heavy Thunderstorms to Hit Several Provinces Across Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 2, 2025
Rabat – The General Directorate of Meteorology announced today a new heatwave that will cover several Moroccan provinces, along with heavy thunderstorms. The new alert expects temperatures ranging between 43 and 46 degrees Celsius to hit the...
UNHRC in Geneva adopts Qatari proposed resolution on empowering women and girls through sport
The Peninsula
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July 7, 2025
Geneva: The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva unanimously adopted the resolution on empowering women and girls in and through sport, proposed by the State of Qatar on behalf of the core group that includes Indonesia and...
Morocco needs $30 Billion to boost renewable energy by 2030, report says
Hespress
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June 29, 2025
Morocco will need about $30 billion to reach its goal of getting 52% of its electricity from clean sources by 2030, according to a report by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis. Even with progress, Morocco still depends heavily on fossil...
Morocco Reaffirms Support for Developing Countries on Food Security
Hespress
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June 29, 2025
Morocco is fully committed to supporting developing countries, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), through concrete and effective South-South cooperation,...
Droughts are a ‘slow-moving global catastrophe,’ report finds
Mongabay
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July 7, 2025
A new report documents some of the most widespread and damaging droughts in recorded history, between 2023 and 2025, affecting millions across Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America and Southeast Asia. More than 90 million people across Eastern...
Russia’s Kruzenstern sailing ship pays friendly visit to Morocco’s Casablanca port
TASS
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July 2, 2025
RABAT, July 2. /TASS/. The Kruzenstern, a classic Russian sailing ship, arrived at the port of Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, on Wednesday morning, Mikhail Tarasov, head of Russia’s Federal Fishery Agency office in Morocco, told TASS....