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Morocco wins 2025 Africa Seniors Volleyball Championship
Ghana News Agency
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June 30, 2025
Accra, June 30, GNA – Host nation Morocco are the 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships, which ended on Sunday, in Martil, Morocco. Both the male and female teams of Morocco emerged champions and are set to represent the continent at...
Heidelberg Materials Buys Votorantim's Cement Business In Morocco
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Heidelberg Materials, a German company, has bought the Moroccan cement operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a Brazilian firm. This deal, confirmed by both companies, means Heidelberg now owns a large cement factory near...
AU commissioner for political affairs highlights Morocco's key role in promoting peace, security in Africa
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News General With MAPMonday 30 June 2025 - 15:56 – The African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Bankole Adeoye, highlighted Morocco’s key role in promoting peace, stability, and...
Spain reaffirms support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Sahara
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
The Spanish government has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as a “serious, credible, and realistic” solution to the Sahara conflict, reaffirming the position first laid out in a joint declaration signed on April 7, 2022,...
Ukraine and Morocco have signed an agreement on international road transport
The Odessa Journal
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On June 28, in Istanbul, within the framework of the Global Transport Forum, Ukraine and the Kingdom of Morocco signed a bilateral Agreement on International Road Transport. The signing of this agreement opens up new opportunities for the...
AfDB commits over €300 million to boost Morocco’s economic resilience, drive job creation
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved over €300 million to support entrepreneurship, finance job creation initiatives, and fund the second phase of Morocco’s Governance and Climate Change Resilience...
Bensaid: Morocco has taken bold steps against illicit trade of cultural goods
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
Under the enlightened leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has undertaken bold measures to combat the illicit trade of cultural goods, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid said on Monday in Rabat. Speaking at the...
Moroccan museums open doors for free to inspire youth pride and cultural connection
Africanews
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June 30, 2025
Museums across Morocco opened their doors for free last Thursday, focusing on young people to help them connect with their culture and heritage. The initiative was part of the 4th Night of Museums and Cultural Spaces, held under the theme...
Native Sahrawis Fight to End Moroccan Occupation of Sahara at the UN
Truthout
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June 30, 2025
Morocco has occupied Western Sahara since 1975 in defiance of the United Nations and the international community. Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a...
Morocco eyes next step to become football superpower
BBC
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June 30, 2025
Building the Stade Hassan II alone is expected to cost $500m (£365m), a staggering sum given some communities are still rebuilding after the powerful earthquake that hit Morocco's central region in 2023. High taxation rates - with all annual...
Inwi Strengthens Its Commitment to Moroccan Gaming at the 2025 Expo
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Fez– At this year’s Morocco Gaming Expo, Inwi has once again made it clear: gaming in Morocco is not a passing trend, but a fast-growing sector with real potential, and Inwi intends to help shape its future. As a leading force in Morocco’s digital...
BBC: Morocco’s Football Ambitions Evident Through WAFCON
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco is establishing itself as a football powerhouse in Africa, with the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) showcasing the North African country’s growing influence in the sport. The tournament runs from July 5-26, marking...
African Development Bank Approves €300 Million for Morocco Economic Programs
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat — Morocco has received confirmation of over €300 million of funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The AfDB’s Board of Directors has approved the funding to assist the North African country in boosting its economy and creating...
Palestine PM Renews Appreciation for Morocco’s Unwavering Support for Palestine
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa commended today Morocco’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and people. “On behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian people, I would like to reiterate my gratitude to his...
Despite Mounting Evidence, Bolton Downplays Polisario’s Terrorism Against Morocco
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton– a vocal advocate for Polisario and its separatism claims targeting Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara – recently attempted to downplay Polisario’s terrorist...
Heatwave to Continue Until Friday in Several Moroccan Provinces
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Morocco is enduring a continuous heatwave with 33 and 46 degrees Celsius, covering several provinces across the country. The General Directorate of Meteorology said today that the heatwave will continue until Friday. Temperatures will...
Beni Mellal-Khenifra: Morocco, Korea’s KOICA Partner to Improve Maternal, Child Health
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Health and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) have signed a $11 million deal to improve maternal and child health in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region. A statement from the Korean company said the...
International Sociological Association Suspends Israeli Membership Due to Moroccan Pressure
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Marrakech – The International Sociological Association (ISA) has suspended the collective membership of the Israeli Sociological Society, pointing to its failure to condemn the “genocide of Palestinians” in Gaza. The move follows intense pressure...
Moroccan economy grew 4.8% in Q1
WKZO - Michigan
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RABAT (Reuters) -Morocco’s economy grew 4.8% in the first quarter this year, compared with 3% the same period last year, the national statistics agency HCP said. The growth was driven by an improvement in farming and industrial activities, which...
Morocco Commemorates 56th Anniversary of Sidi Ifni Liberation
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat — The Moroccan people celebrate today the 56th anniversary of Sidi Ifni’s liberation, a crucial milestone in the country’s complete independence and territorial unity. On June 30, 1969, the resistance of the local tribes of Ait Baamrane...