Morocco outclass South Africa in Davis Cup tie despite gutsy fightback

After falling 2-0 behind in the opening singles matches on Saturday, the Renault SA team showed resilience on day two. Alec Beckley and Thando Longwe-Smit delivered a thrilling performance in the doubles rubber, edging out Yassine Dlimi and Younes...

Coalition for Health, Ethics and Society (CHES)

Aileen McLeod Alberto-Horst Neidhardt Alice Berzolla Alison Hunter Almut Möller Amanda Paul Ana Berdzenishvili Andrew Duff Andrew Scott Anna Crawford Annalisa Buscaini Annika Hedberg Arancha González Laya Arnaldo-Javier Mina Mendoza Benedetta...

Comparative study of e-commerce in North Africa: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia & Egypt

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp E-commerce is experiencing explosive growth in North Africa. With over 180 million connected people in 2025, the region is becoming a strategic market for digital players. Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Egypt...

Prominent Moroccan Palestine solidarity activist Sion Assidon remains in coma after being found unconscious

Prominent Moroccan human rights activist Sion Assidon was found unconscious in his home on August 11, 2025, under what appear to be suspicious circumstances. Assidon is the national coordinator of BDS Maroc, a member of the General Secretariat of...

Morocco Seeks to Double Economic Exchanges With Kuwait

Morocco is aiming to double its economic exchanges with Kuwait in line with the aspirations of the two countries, Morocco’s ambassador to Kuwait, Ali Benaissa, said on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of the two-day Kuwait-Morocco Economic Forum,...

EU Suspends Imports of Moroccan Cherry Tomatoes Over Metal Contamination

Rabat – European health authorities have issued a serious warning after metal contamination was found in Moroccan cherry tomatoes imported to the Netherlands. The case was reported through the EU’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF),...

Morocco criticised for ‘criminalising compassion’ for stray animals ahead of World Cup

Morocco, a country home to millions of stray dogs and cats, is facing backlash over a new draft law aimed at combating the stray population ahead of the country’s hosting of the World Cup in 2030. Article 44 of Law 19.25, drafted in July, has been...

WHO, Africa CDC Launch Emergency Response Network Amid Regional Health Crises

Health leaders from Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean launched the first cross-regional emergency response network Sunday in Rabat, as multiple disease outbreaks strain public health systems across both regions. The World Health Organization,...

Cooper Pharma marks 90 years with expansion drive to deliver affordable medicines across Africa and the Middle East

Marking its 90th anniversary, Cooper Pharma says its transformation from a Moroccan pioneer into a diversified international group is aimed at cutting costs, creating jobs and strengthening health security while widening patient access to...

Protest in Agadir Over ‘Catastrophic’ Hospital Conditions After Six Women Die Under ‘Questionable’ Care

Rabat – Hundreds of citizens and civil society groups gathered on Sunday evening in front of Hassan II Regional Hospital in Agadir to protest what they described as the “catastrophic” state of health services at the facility. The protesters,...

"We no longer face any trade barriers in Morocco"

Preparations for Ramadan are in full swing. Exporters are turning to Morocco, one of the most dynamic markets for dates, to secure their sales. The Egyptian group Al Tahhan Dates went the extra mile by opening a branch in Morocco last August,...

After 2 years in immigration limbo, Jordanian medical tech in Yellowknife still can't even deliver pizzas

Yousef Alshayeb has been waiting over two years to start his life in Yellowknife while his application for permanent residency was processed. He's been unable to work or drive without his papers and after 28 months, Alshayeb learned Wednesday his...

Davis Cup disaster as South Africa thrashed by Morocco

South Africa’s men’s Davis Cup players will next compete in the World Group II playoffs early next year, after they lost 4-1 to Morocco in their World Group II Davis Cup tie at Groenkloof Tennis Club in Pretoria. Having lost the first two singles...

Morocco's economic, political and security landscape: Key risks from this week

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Politics Khadija TachfineSaturday 13 September 2025 - 18:34 Welcome to this week’s edition of our Weekly Risk Watch, offering insights into the economic, political, and security updates that could have significant...

Morocco’s Former Head of Government El Otmani Fires Back at Akhannouch

Morocco’s Former Head of Government Saad Eddine El Otmani sharply reprimanded the current government head Aziz Akhannouch. In a Facebook post, El Otmani accused Akhannouch of spreading “several incorrect pieces of information” in a Wednesday...

Morocco launches digital campaign on school anxiety

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Society Hespress ENSaturday 13 September 2025 - 21:05 The National Observatory for the Rights of the Child (ONDE) on Friday unveiled a nationwide digital campaign aimed at raising awareness of school-related anxiety...

Moroccan Parliament Speaker Visits Finland to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Rabat – Speaker of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami, led a parliamentary delegation to Finland from September 10 to 13, where he held a series of meetings with senior Finnish officials. Talks focused on strengthening...

Morocco ranks second in African insurance market with $5.5 bln in premiums

HESPRESS English – Morocco News General with MAPFriday 12 September 2025 - 23:34 Morocco secured the second-largest share of Africa’s insurance market in 2023, accounting for 8.7% of premiums collected on the continent, or about $5.54 billion...

Morocco Teams Up with Mistral AI to Drive Ethical Innovation and Regional Leadership

In a move that underscores North Africa’s growing ambitions in artificial intelligence, Morocco has forged a strategic partnership with French AI powerhouse Mistral AI, aiming to position the kingdom as a regional hub for digital innovation. The...

Sugar Addiction: A silent pandemic hitting Ghana’s public health

Turbindo sugar is often called “raw” sugar. This only means that it has been refined enough to make it safe to eat while leaving in the natural molasses flavors and color. Keep in mind that raw sugar is still sucrose. In fact raw sugar is about...