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Beach Volleyball: Nigeria finishes 3rd, berths World Championship
Nigeria women’s beach volleyball team have qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, next November. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa beat Egypt 2-1 (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) to finish in third place at the just concluded...

Morocco posts 4.8% growth in Q1-2025
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), Morocco’s national economic growth improved in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 4.8%. Taking into account a 6% increase in taxes on products net of subsidies, compared to 6.7% in the same...

Beach Volleyball: Nigeria qualifies for World Championship
Nigeria’s women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, scheduled to take place in November 2025. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa beat Egypt 2-1 (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) to finish in third...

Morocco wins 2025 Africa Seniors Volleyball Championship
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...

The 2 cheapest Mediterranean countries for all-inclusive holidays - better than Spain
Not only are Tunisia and Morocco renowned for their breathtaking beauty, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, but they have also recently been crowned the most affordable destinations for all-inclusive retreats. According to a new study, Morocco...

Nigeria qualifies for 2025 World Beach Volleyball Championships
The Nigerian women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa secured the ticket after defeating Egypt 2-1 to finish in third place at the just concluded African Volleyball...

Nigerian Women’s Beach Volleyball Team Qualifies For 2025 World Championship
The Nigerian Women’s beach volleyball team secured their place in the competition at the just concluded CAVB Continental Championship in Morocco. During the last phase of the qualification series, Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa helped Nigeria defeat...

Despite Mounting Evidence, Bolton Downplays Polisario’s Terrorism Against Morocco
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
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...

BBC: Morocco’s Football Ambitions Evident Through WAFCON
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...

Namibia makes history at U21 Beach Volleyball Championships
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’S young volleyball stars made the country proud at the 2025 CAVB U21 Beach Volleyball Championships held in Morocco. The men’s teams delivered a historic performance, with Max and Jura Krafft (Namibia 1) claiming gold, while...

Morocco prepares for 2030 World Cup limelight
Speaking to African Business in Rabat, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchini, Morocco’s minister for digital transition and administrative reform, reflects on a “big deadline” the country is facing in its ambitious plans for economic growth and development...

Moroccan authorities launch health campaign ahead of 2025 summer camp season
With the arrival of summer and the anticipated return of children to national youth camps, Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Communication have launched a coordinated health preparedness...

Namibia, Mozambique reign supreme at Africa Beach Volleyball Championship
Accra, June 30, GNA – Namibia and Mozambique took dominance of the 2025 Africa Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Morocco. Namibia defeated Mozambique 2:0 in the male category of the championship in the finals on Sunday to be crowned the...

Nigeria qualifies for Beach Volleyball World Championship
The Nigerian Women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 23. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa beat Egypt 2-1 (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) to finish in...

Solica: The Jewish Martyr of Morocco
In Fez, Morocco, there is a large, beautiful, 200-year-old Jewish cemetery. Among the pristine white graves sits a blue-tinted tomb venerated by both Jews and non-Jews. It is that of a 17-year-old girl known as Solica Hagouel (Hatchuel) or Sol...

Canadian travellers exploring 'their own backyard' this summer, Airbnb says
Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Travel Canada Published Jun 30, 2025 • Last updated 34 minutes ago • 2 minute read Views of Georgian Bay and Collingwood, Ont., from the top of Blue Mountain on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj...

Morocco: Tourism sector revenues reach $3.7b in 5 months
RABAT - The Moroccan Ministry of Tourism announced that the tourism sector generated revenues estimated at 34 billion dirhams (about $3.7 billion) during the first five months of this year, an 8 percent increase compared to the same period last...

Morocco wins 2025 Africa Seniors Volleyball Champiobshi
Accra, June 29, 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...

Morocco, Russia Explore Aviation Cooperation
Rabat – Morocco and Russia are exploring avenues of cooperation in the aviation field, an industry that Rabat considers a priority field. Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Dmitry Zverev, held talks with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdessamad...