US Praises King Mohammed VI’s Climate Leadership, Seeks Deeper Partnership
1 April 2021
King Mohammed VI was congratulated on Wednesday by the United States, which praised the personal and remarkable commitment of the sovereign to the climate.
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Health Crisis Looms as Moroccan Slums Expand, Activists Warn Authorities
1 April 2021
Environmental associations have called on the authorities to fulfill their duty in the face of the proliferation of unhealthy habitats in slums, encouraged by elected officials.
Record-Breaking March Heat Wave Sweeps France as Warm Air Surges from North Africa
31 March 2021
A hot air mass from Morocco is causing a new heat record and temperatures in a large part of France. This phenomenon, which started on Tuesday, is continuing.
Morocco Absent from US Climate Summit Despite African Leadership Role
28 March 2021
Morocco has not been invited to the climate summit organized by the United States, even though it is recognized as a leader in Africa on climate issues. In total, 40 world (…)
Morocco’s Economy Set to Grow 5.3% in 2021, Boosted by Agricultural Rebound
26 March 2021
The Moroccan economy is expected to grow by 5.3% this year before settling at 3.2% the following year, according to data just published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
Spectacular Fireball Streaks Across Moroccan Sky at 87,000 MPH
16 March 2021
A fireball crossed the sky in a southwest direction on Sunday, March 14, before going out at an altitude of 69 kilometers above sea level about 29 kilometers off the coast of (…)
Saharan Dust Cloud Returns to Europe, Less Intense Than February Episodes
3 March 2021
Sahara sand dust is again overflying Europe until Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Unlike the two previous episodes in February, the phenomenon should be less significant.
Heavy Floods Ravage Tétouan, Morocco: 275 Homes Damaged, No Casualties Reported
2 March 2021
On Monday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., heavy rains hit the city of Tétouan, with a cumulative total of 100 mm, causing major floods and flooding. Although the material damage is (…)
Morocco Unveils First Radio Telescope, Advancing Astronomical Research
1 March 2021
A first in Morocco. The Atlas Golf cultural center in Marrakech has acquired a radio telescope, whose mission, among others, is to conduct cosmological studies.
Radioactive Saharan Dust Cloud Detected Over Eastern France
28 February 2021
Saharan dust particles that had flown over part of France, particularly Lorraine and Franche-Comté, are carrying a radioactive substance. This is revealed by the analysis of (…)