Morocco
US Approves $825 Million Stinger Missile Sale to Morocco
Washington approved on Tuesday the sale of 600 portable Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Morocco for an amount of 825 million dollars (730 million euros).
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Morocco
McDonald's Morocco Surprises Spanish Tourist with Unique Menu and Lower Prices
Irene, a young Spanish woman, shared on social media her travel experience in Morocco where she had a meal at McDonald’s, surprised by the significant differences in menu and prices compared to the American chain in Spain.
France
GPS Mishap Leads Moroccan Truck to Block French Village for Hours
Four hours. That’s how long it took to clear a truck registered in Morocco that got stuck overnight from Sunday to Monday in a narrow street in Granges-Gontardes, near Pierrelatte, in the Drôme.
Morocco
Morocco Accelerates 5G Rollout for 2025 Africa Cup and 2030 World Cup
Morocco is preparing to deploy 5G, in anticipation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup. The goal is to reach a coverage of 25% of the population by 2026 and 70% by 2030.
France
Moroccan Teen Wins French Eloquence Contest Just 4 Years After Learning Language
Mohammed Belaaraj, of Moroccan origin, won an eloquence contest organized in the city of Mont-de-Marsan in early April. A remarkable achievement for this 18-year-old young man, born in Spain, who just four years ago did not speak French.
France
Trial Postponed for Suspect in French Bus Driver Murder Case After Deportation
Scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, at the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Court of Assizes, the trial of Mohamed Akrafi, who housed Wyssem Manai and Maxime Guyennon, the murderers of bus driver Patrice Monguillot, killed on July 5, 2020, in Bayonne, has been postponed.
Morocco
Morocco Bolsters Air Defense with Lockheed Martin F-16s and Patriot Systems
American manufacturer Lockheed Martin has announced the supply of F-16 fighter jets to Morocco, as well as Patriots and other long-range air defense systems.
Sport
Cycling Star Evenepoel Returns to Racing After Months-Long Injury Recovery
After months of rehabilitation following a serious accident in December, Remco Evenepoel will return to the peloton this Friday in the 65th edition of the Brabantse Pijl. In an Instagram post, the Belgian cyclist thanked his wife, Oumaima Oumi Rayane , for her support during these difficult times.
Morocco
France Reaffirms Support for Morocco's Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
France has reaffirmed its "unwavering" position on the Sahara issue, reiterating its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over this territory.
Morocco
Morocco and Pakistan Launch Joint Special Forces Exercise to Combat Terrorism
Units of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of Morocco and the Pakistani army began on Monday, at the Special Operations School in Cherat (northwest Pakistan), a joint military exercise. The objective is to strengthen their capabilities in unconventional warfare and counter-terrorism.
Morocco
Remote Video Call Guides Moroccan Nurse Through Successful Rural Childbirth
A nurse recently assigned to the Aït Hammou health center, in a douar in the province of Tinghir, helped a woman give birth after they found themselves unable to access the hospital.
Morocco
France and Morocco Form Task Force to Expedite Migrant Repatriation
Visiting Rabat this Monday, Bruno Retailleau , the French Minister of the Interior, announced the creation of a Franco-Moroccan working group that will be tasked with identifying the nationality of migrants in irregular situations in France in order to facilitate their return to their country of origin.