Marrakech – Chinese automotive giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group is pushing into Morocco’s satellite communications market through its aerospace subsidiary Geespace. The move is part of a broader expansion across North Africa and emerging markets worldwide. Geespace signed a memorandum of understanding last year with Soremar Group, a Casablanca-based firm that dominates Morocco’s marine electronics […] The post Chinese Geely’s Satellite Subsidiary Expands in Morocco With Soremar Deal appeare...

Startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have successfully secured fresh funding to scale their platforms in chips, AI, mobility, and proptech sectors.

North African dust carried to the UK by a weather system are forecast to have some unusual effects in the coming days.

Algeria has officially expressed interest in becoming an AFRIMA host, a move that could expand the prestigious Pan-African music awards to North Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/algeria-expresses-interest-in-hosting-future-afrima-edition/

Saharan dust is forecast to remain over Portugal for several days, with a potential new episode linked to low-pressure systems in North Africa.

From Australia to North Africa and Europe to the USA: For the first time this year, several players from FC Bayern Women will be joining up with their national teams for World Cup qualifiers and vario

A fabled boutique hotel in the Atlas mountains makes a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpoints Coming up the footpath from Imlil, Hussein and I step aside to let a laden mule go past and I look back. On the wooded lower slopes of the valley are clusters of tall houses, some plumed with wood smoke. There appears to be a lot of building work going on, some of it to repair the damage caused by the 2023 earthquake. The sound of a concrete mixer comes cutting through the cool mountain ai...

Startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have collectively attracted $190 million in a recent wave of multi-sector funding.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 19 - Pompei, Naples, Lampedusa and Assisi are among the places Pope Leo XIV will visit this year in his travels around Italy, the Vatican said on Thursday. The first trip will take place on May 8 when the American pontiff will go to Pompei, the modern town that is home to the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii and to the Pontifical Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary of Pompei, and then visit Naples. He will return to Campania on May 23 to go to Acerra and meet faithful from the 'Land of Fires, an area between Naples and Caserta where the mafia and others have been burning toxic waste for years and pushing up cancer rates. He will be in Pavia on June 20 and Lampedusa, the Italian island that is often the destination migrants seeking to reach Europe from North Africa head towards, on July 4. Leo will visit Saint Francis's home town Assisi on August 6 and on August 22 he will take part in the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples organized by Catholic Comunione e Liberazione (CL) movement. He will be the first pope to take part in the Rimini meeting since John Paul II in 1982. (ANSA). Read article...

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Rabat – CNews and Europe 1 have decided to suspend commentator Jean-Claude Dassier “until further notice” for his racist comments targeting North African nationals imprisoned in France. The radio and television channels announced the news on Tuesday to AFP. The decision came after hostile remarks the commentator made during the CNews program. “We throw them […] The post CNews, Europe 1 Suspend Jean-Claude Dassier Over Racist Comment on North Africans appeared first on Morocco World News.

Eleven nearly continuous storms have devastated a significant portion of strawberry, raspberry, and blueberry crops in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco, also affecting quality. This destruction is expected to lead to shortages and increased prices for red berries.

A report highlights Sotipapier stock as a potentially overlooked investment opportunity in North Africa for US investors.

An article argues that Morocco must actively shape its own narrative in the Middle East and North Africa to avoid having its story owned and distorted by other countries.

Egypt's new $1 billion charter aims to establish the country as a central hub in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for scaling technology and brands.

A new Allianz report, 'The Country Risk Atlas 2026: Under the Surface,' indicates that Morocco is leading North Africa in stable growth and strategic diversification, with Egypt also showing strong growth.

A report highlights One Tech Holding as a specialized North African technology company that US investors may be overlooking.

Anne-Claire Legendre, French President Emmanuel Macron's Middle East and North Africa adviser, has been named as the new head of the Arab World Institute in Paris.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that Morocco's economy grew by 4.4%, positioning it among the top-performing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Marrakech – Turkish Airlines carried 92.6 million passengers in 2025 and posted $24.1 billion in total revenue. The airline’s chairman told Morocco World News (MWN) that the North African country remains a high-priority market as the carrier eyes further expansion on the continent. In an exclusive interview with MWN, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the […] The post Turkish Airlines Chairman to MWN: Morocco Is a Priority Market appeared first on Morocco World News.

North African dust carried to the UK by a weather system are forecast to have some unusual effects in the coming days.

Portugal is expected to have poor air quality for the next two days as a mass of air carrying suspended dust from North African deserts is forecast to cross continental Portugal.

This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African food On a hill that rises up between Belleville’s Chinatown

IAAPA and MENALAC are set to launch IAAPA MENA, establishing a new regional office to serve the Middle East and North Africa amusement industry.

An article describes a trek to Morocco’s tallest peak in the Atlas mountains, highlighting a fabled boutique hotel as a stunning base for hikes to spectacular viewpoints.

Startups across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have collectively drawn $190 million in a recent multi-sector funding wave.

The Foreign Ministers of Algeria and Tunisia held bilateral discussions in Addis Ababa, focusing on strengthening ties between the two North African nations.

Named the EFM’s Country in Focus, the North African nation is shifting from production service hub to creative powerhouse — driven by cash incentives, emerging talent and a push to create content with global appeal.