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Moroccan Minister of Industry: We will Cover 8% of UK's Electricity Needs

Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour said that his country was working to provide the United Kingdom with 8% of its total electrical needs, from low-cost renewable energy sources. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of a visit to London, Mezzour emphasized the importance of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 30, 2022

Wizz Air to launch nine new routes including winter flights to Egypt and Morocco

The services will take off from London Gatwick and Luton as the low-cost carrier rebounds from challenges posed by the pandemic

Wales Online · Jul 29, 2022

‘It’s barbaric’: UFC champion Francis Ngannou on being smuggled into Europe

The fighter knows the city on the Spain-Morocco border where 23 migrants were killed in June – he crossed there himself

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

Bodies of 8 Migrants Wash Ashore in Southern Morocco

Moroccan authorities said the bodies of eight migrants have washed ashore in southern Morocco after their dinghy capsized. The bodies were found early Monday in the coastal town of Akhfennir, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast facing the Spanish Canary Islands, authorities there said late Monday. They said 18 other migrants who’d…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 26, 2022

Algeria’s Gas Supply to Spain Temporarily Suspended

A malfunction in the Medgaz underwater natural gas pipeline between Algeria and Spain has caused a temporary suspension of gas supplies to Spain on Sunday, Algerian state media said, citing a statement from state oil and gas producer Sonatrach. The malfunction occurred on the Spanish side, and Spain is working…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 25, 2022

Morocco just fall short but offer template for future women's Cup of Nations

In the 22 years since their last participation, Morocco have clearly stored up heaps of luck among the football gods.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 24, 2022

Magaia's brace gives South Africa first Cup of Nations title at Morocco's expense

It was sixth time lucky on Saturday night as Hildah Magaia struck twice to give South Africa a 2-1 victory over Morocco and their first women's Cup of Nations trophy.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 23, 2022

US-Africa Business Summit Focuses on Joint Future Building

The US-Africa Business Summit concluded its activities in Morocco’s Marrakech city on Friday. Themed “Building the Future,” the summit was organized under the patronage of King Mohammed VI and in partnership with the “Corporate Council on Africa” (CCA). It brought together 2,500 participants, including a large US government delegation, African…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022

Scientists in Morocco use fake nests to entice flamingos to breed

Scientists in Morocco have set up artificial nests as part of a strategy to tempt greater flamingos to breed in the North African country for the first time in more than 50 years.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 23, 2022

Morocco Plans to Set up EV Battery Gigafactory

Morocco is negotiating with electric vehicle battery manufacturers to set up a plant in the country to mesh with its existing automotive sector and cobalt output. “We hope to sign a deal for the plant before the end of this year,” Industry Minister Ryad Mezzour said in an interview with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 23, 2022