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Europe’s cleanest and dirtiest swimming spots revealed in latest report

More than three-quarters of monitored bathing waters across the European Union, Albania, and Switzerland were rated as "excellent" in 2024, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The annual report, published on Friday, also found that only 1.5 percent of swimming areas were classified......

Morocco successfully contains eight forest fires affecting 20 hectares in 24 hours

Morocco’s National Water and Forest Agency (ANEF) announced that all forest fires recorded in the past 24 hours have been successfully contained. These included eight fires—six within forested areas and two outside—impacting approximately 20 hectares of land. Major incidents and affected......

YNNA Group and AMEA Power to build 100-megawatt wind farm in Laayoune

Moroccan industrial leader YNNA Group and Emirati energy company AMEA Power, a subsidiary of Al Nowais Investments, have signed a partnership agreement to develop a 100-megawatt wind farm in Laayoune, Morocco. The project is set to contribute significantly to the Kingdom’s renewable energy goals. Construction......

Morocco Aims to Make the 2030 World Cup a Global Model of Sustainability and Inclusion

Morocco is determined to transform the 2030 World Cup into more than just a major sporting event. According to the Minister Delegate for the Budget and President of the Moroccan Football Federation, the Kingdom sees the tournament as a strategic tool to promote environmental sustainability, social inclusion,......

Shakira speaks out on fear and hope as an immigrant in the US

In a recent interview with BBC News, global pop star Shakira Mebarak opened up about her personal experience as an immigrant in the United States and the fear that now accompanies it. The Colombian-born singer recalled moving to Miami at the age of 19, a time when she felt welcomed and embraced. However,......

Morocco leads Arab world with 33 Blue Flag sites, setting environmental benchmark

The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) has certified 33 Moroccan sites with the prestigious Blue Flag label for the 2025 summer season, according to a statement from the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection (FM6E), chaired by Princess Lalla Hasnaa. This recognition underscores......

Month of May was world’s second-warmest on record: EU scientists

The month of May 2025 marked the second warmest May globally since records began, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Average global surface temperatures were 1.4 degrees Celsius (2.5 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than during the pre-industrial period of 1850-1900,......

Morocco's commitment to marine conservation at UNOC-3

At the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, Zakia Driouich, Morocco's Secretary of State for Maritime Fishing, reaffirmed the country's dedication to marine conservation and the sustainable development of the blue economy, guided by the vision of King Mohammed VI. Driouich emphasized that Morocco considers......

South Africa battles severe floods and snowstorms, leaving devastation in their wake

Heavy floods and snowstorms have wreaked havoc across South Africa, claiming lives, disrupting infrastructure, and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity. The Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces have been hit hardest by the extreme weather, which meteorologists attribute to the growing......

Spain allocates 113,000 euros to provide halal food for Moroccan naval trainees

The Spanish government is set to spend approximately 113,000 euros to supply special halal meal plans for Moroccan soldiers undergoing intensive training at the state-owned shipbuilding company Navantia. This initiative is part of a cooperation agreement between Spain and Morocco to train members of......

Macron Praises King Mohammed VI's Strong Commitment to Advancing Blue Economy in Africa

During the opening of the "Africa for the Ocean" summit held on Monday in Nice, French President Emmanuel Macron praised King Mohammed VI of Morocco for his strong and clear commitment to promoting a blue economy in Africa. The summit was co-chaired by His Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa,......

Ivorian environment minister praises Moroccan leadership for Africa’s ocean and sustainability efforts

The Ivorian Minister of Environment, Jacques Assahoré Konan, expressed strong appreciation for Morocco’s wide-ranging initiatives aimed at ocean conservation and sustainable development across Africa. Speaking at the “Africa for the Ocean” Summit held in Nice, he highlighted......

Fire engulfs Singapore-flagged cargo ship off India's coast, four crew missing

Efforts are underway by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard to extinguish a massive fire aboard the Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503, which erupted on Monday in the Arabian Sea off Kerala's coast. The vessel was en route from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Mumbai, India, when an explosion in one of......