Iceland — An Endangered Society

The remoteness of Iceland has always been the country’s blessing and curse, fire and ice. For centuries, it left Icelanders prone to famine, severe weather, and the whims of Danish merchants. More recently, it has offered enviable opportunities in...

Morocco’s Gen Z 212 Movement Demands Reform in Ongoing Protests

As Moroccan youth enter their second week of peaceful protests demanding healthcare, education, and anti-corruption reforms, the government’s offers of dialogue clash with demonstrators’ calls for resignation—exposing a generational divide over...

Morocco records historic date harvest of 160,000 tons for 2025–2026 season

Morocco’s date production reached a record 160,000 tons in the 2025–2026 agricultural season, up 55 percent from the previous year, the highest level ever recorded in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture said during the 14th International Date...

3 Key Takeaways From Lagos Fashion Week

Akerele continues: “I don’t just see it as fashion week; we see it as a statement that says African creativity belongs on the global stage, not just as inspiration, but as leadership in sustainability and accountability.” Last month, the...

Morocco launches national AI and digital skills programme for children

Photo by MAG Photography via Pexels The government of Morocco is rolling out a nationwide programme to equip children with digital and AI skills as part of its drive to spur innovation. Launched at a ceremony in Tangier, the National Program for...

Morocco-Algeria: from the war of the sands to the war of narratives

Types of relations between states What type of relationship can be attributed to Morocco and Algeria? Proxy war Hybrid warfare War of narratives What particularly caught the attention of some observers was not only the redefinition of the parties...

Bulletin: Dubai to Host IEEE Women in Engineering Summit; Ashour Tells Unesco Panel about Egypt’s Skills Agenda

The Philosophy of Continuity A month ago, I marked four years since joining the Al-Fanar Media team. I first joined as editor-in-chief on 1 October 2021, before having the honour of assuming the role of CEO on 1 January 2025. This has been a...

The UN Resolution on Western Sahara: Political Endorsement, Economic Interests, and Strategic Consequences

Executive Summary This report provides an analytical overview of the recently adopted United Nations Security Council resolution extending the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). The assessment concludes that...

Morocco Introduces Smart Car Prototype to Revolutionize Driver’s License Exams

Rabat – A new driving technology may completely revolutionize the process for new drivers learning how to master maneuvers behind the wheel. Morocco recently unveiled a new “smart car” prototype – a virtual simulator and high-tech vehicle – as...

Morocco, Renault Sign New Investment Deal to Create 7,500 Jobs by 2030

Rabat – Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch held a meeting today in Rabat with François Provost, Executive Vice President of Groupe Renault, in the presence of Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour. The meeting was followed by a signing...

Morocco and Paraguay: Building a Bridge Between Africa and Mercosur

Marrakech – Paraguay materialized its recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara by announcing the opening of a Consulate General during a high-level diplomatic meeting held on Wednesday in Rabat. Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez...

Morocco’s 14th International Date Festival Kicks off in Erfoud

Erfoud — The city of Erfoud is hosting the 14th edition of the International Date Fair in Morocco, with the event running from October 29 to November 2. Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture Ahmed El Bouari inaugurated the first day of the festival,...

Morocco Pledges Stronger Support for Oasis Communities to Boost Date Production

Erfoud — Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari announced a significant boost to the country’s date sector at today’s launch of the 14th International Date Fair in Erfoud, with the event being held under the theme of sustainable water...

Morocco Travel Guide 2026: What to See, Eat & Experience on...

Step Into the Magic of Morocco Imagine walking through winding streets where the aroma of spices greets you at every corner, and the sounds of local musicians echo against centuries-old walls. The sun casts a golden glow on markets brimming with...

HH the Amir opens Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday patronized the opening of the Second World Summit for Social Development at the Qatar National Convention Center, with the participation of Their Majesties, Highnesses, and...

Culinary delights spice up African trade and tourism

Participants visit stalls at the 2025 African Foods and Drinks Festival in Lagos on October 26 - COURTESYVisitors at the AfroGastro Festival last month swallowed morsels of fufu and watched chefs from 12 African and diaspora nations plate modern...

Nigeria Targets 2 Million Barrels Per Day Oil Output By 2027 – NNPC

Nigeria’s state-owned energy firm, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), has reaffirmed that the country remains firmly on course to achieve a daily crude oil production capacity of two million barrels by 2027 and three...

CAF Champions League 2025/26 Group Stage Draw: Rivers United Land in Group of Death with Pyramids, Berkane, and Power Dynamos

Johannesburg, South Africa – On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the group stage draw for the 2025/26 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League at the SuperSport Studios in Johannesburg. Conducted under the...

Full speech of Amir at opening of Second World Summit for Social Development

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the opening of the Second World Summit for Social Development at the Qatar National Convention Center on Tuesday morning. The opening ceremony was attended by Their Majesties,...

New gold, copper, and rare-earth discoveries boost Morocco’s critical minerals ambitions

Why it matter: These high-grade discoveries place Morocco in a strategic position as global demand for copper, cobalt, gold and rare earths intensifies. Securing such raw materials strengthens the kingdom’s capacity to integrate into...