Morocco - The African Mirror

Aug

28

2024

Neglected Morocco earthquake survivors struggle with slow rebuild

NEWS

This story was originally published by The New Humanitarian. By Laura Valentina Cortés Sierra NEARLY a year after an earthquake killed around 3,000 people and destroyed entire villages in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains, many who survived are still living in tents or temporary shelters, frustrated at the slow pace of reconstruction but also doing their best to help each other. When the magnitude 6.9 quake – the country’s deadliest in more than 60 years – struck in September 2023, it originally displaced some 500,000 people (many of whom have still not been able to go home), damaging or destroying nearly 60,000…

Aug

24

2024

By The African Mirror

Lewis Hamilton’s African Adventure

LIFESTYLE

THE roar of engines faded as Lewis Hamilton traded the Formula 1 circuit for the vibrant rhythms of Africa. His summer break unfolded like a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, and experiences across five diverse nations. In Morocco, the seven-time world champion wandered through bustling souks, inhaling the heady scent of spices. The call to prayer echoed off ancient walls as he marveled at intricate mosaics, each tile a testament to centuries of craftsmanship. Senegal's golden beaches beckoned next. Here, Hamilton's competitive spirit found a new outlet as he joined locals in impromptu football matches on the sand. The setting sun…

Aug

21

2024

By CONRAD ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY

bird TenX : Africa’s top 10 Investment destinations

BUSINESS

IN 2021, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa were the top investment destinations in Africa. Fast forward to 2024, the tables have turned for these large economies with substantial populations and economic wealth. Instead, two island nations - Seychelles and Mauritius - have emerged as the new investor favourites, as the focus shifts beyond population size and overall wealth to a consideration of personal freedom and human development. However, despite these shifting investor preferences, the major economies in North, South, and West Africa still dominate the list of Africa's most attractive countries for investors. A report compiled by Rand Merchant Bank…

Aug

16

2024

By The African Mirror

Paris 2024: How Africa performed in Paris and the road to the 2028 LA Olympics

SPORT

STEPHEN GRANGER FOR a little over two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Paris-based spectators and billions globally were treated to another edition of ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. The Olympic Games have no equal as a vehicle to show off the extraordinary sporting talent of the human race. Tickets for sports, which normally would scarcely attract more than the families of the participants, were snapped up at eye-wateringly high prices. Sports such as judo, badminton, table tennis, sport climbing, BMX, skateboarding, and yes, even ‘breaking’, were played to packed stadiums and arenas. Track and field, which in many parts of…

Aug

14

2024

By The African Mirror

Smaller African economies are getting more investor attention

BUSINESS

CONRAD ONYANGO SMALL African economies are punching above their weight to emerge as the most attractive to investors, bolstered by their higher economic and personal freedoms. A new study, ‘The 2024 RMB Where to Invest in Africa report,’ shows that investors are looking beyond markets with big populations and larger economies. Instead, they are seeking destinations with higher levels of stability and growth opportunities in a well-regulated environment. The report, developed by Rand Merchant Bank(RMB) in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science, ranks two island nations — Seychelles and Mauritius — as the most attractive investment destinations in…

Jun

26

2024

By The African Mirror

Morocco sends 40 tons of medical aid to Gaza

NEWS

MOROCCO has begun sending 40 tons of medical aid to Palestinians in war-torn Gaza, the Moroccan foreign ministry said. The aid includes surgery equipment and supplies to treat burns and fractures as well as medicine for children, it said. The aid was transported by air and will be loaded into Palestinian red crescent trucks at the Kerem Shalom border crossing, which was first used by Morocco to deliver aid in March, a senior diplomatic source told Reuters. Moroccan authorities say they are using their ties to Israel to promote peace and defend the rights of Palestinians, but there have been…

Jun

13

2024

By MARK GLEESON

Six of the best as Morocco win handsomely in World Cup qualification

FOOTBALL

STRIKER Ayoub El Kaabi netted a hat-trick as Morocco stormed to a 6-0 win over Congo in World Cup qualification, maintaining their 100% start to the African preliminaries for the 2026 finals in North America. But other leading contenders, Cameroon and African champions Ivory Coast, were held to away draws on a busy day of action around the continent. El Kaabi kept up the goalscoring form that helped Olympiakos win the Europa Conference League last month with his hat-trick as Morocco made it three wins out of three in Group E. The thrashing of Congo in Agadir started with a…

Jun

09

2024

By AHMED ELJECHTIMI

Gotion High Tech Morocco gigafactory to start production in 2026

BUSINESS

CHINA'S Gotion High Tech (002074.SZ) will start production at a gigafactory it plans to build in Morocco in the third quarter of 2026, Hicham Chaoudri, director at the investment department said. Gotion High Tech signed an investment deal with the Moroccan government on Thursday to set up a $1.3 billion battery production plant in Kenitra, north of Rabat. "This is a historic investment marking the first gigafactory in Africa," Chaoudri told Reuters, noting that construction will start within weeks. In addition to batteries, the plant will also produce key ingredients cathodes and anodes, with the bulk of production geared toward exports, Chaoudri…

Jun

09

2024

By MARK GLEESON

Important wins for Ivory Coast, Morocco in World Cup qualification

FOOTBALL

AFRICAN champions Ivory Coast and World Cup semi-finalists Morocco both won important points in World Cup qualification but Nigeria were held at home by South Africa and is still to win a match in the 2026 preliminaries. Seko Fofana’s 36th-minute strike marked a successful homecoming for the Ivorians, playing their first home match since winning the Africa Cup of Nations in February, as they beat Gabon 1-0 in Korhogo to go clear at the top of Group F. A soft-looking penalty saw Hakim Ziyech put Morocco ahead after six minutes against Zambia in Agadir in Group E but there was…

Jun

06

2024

By The African Mirror

Methanol poisoning kills 8 people in Morocco, ministry says

NEWS

EIGHT people died and 81 others are under medical supervision after consuming bootleg alcohol adulterated with methanol in the town of Sidi Allal Tazi north of Rabat, the health ministry said. The deaths were all registered at a hospital between Tuesday and Wednesday, the ministry said in a statement, as authorities investigate the incident.