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Morocco Strategic Minerals Raises C$600,000 as AFCON 2025 Kicks Off in Rabat: Morocco vs Comoros Opens with Early Drama

Morocco Strategic Minerals Raises C$600,000 as AFCON 2025 Kicks Off in Rabat: Morocco vs Comoros Opens with Early Drama

Morocco is in the global spotlight this weekend for two very different reasons—both tied to the same themes of ambition and visibility. On the business front, Morocco Strategic Minerals Corporation (TSXV: MCC) has closed a C$600,000 private placement aimed at accelerating exploration and portfolio development across Morocco and Québec, reinforcing the steady flow of capital into early-stage “strategic minerals” plays. Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp+2MarketScreener+2 On the sporting front, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 officially got underway on Sunday, December 21, with hosts Morocco facing Comoros in Rabat—an opening match that quickly delivered classic tournament tension:
21 Dezember 2025
Inside Morocco’s Internet Revolution: From Fiber Optics to Satellite Access

Inside Morocco’s Internet Revolution: From Fiber Optics to Satellite Access

As of early 2024, Morocco had 34.47 million internet users, representing about 90.7% of the population. In 2024, Morocco recorded 51.36 million cellular connections, equating to a mobile penetration of 135%. The three leading mobile operators are Maroc Telecom (IAM) with about 42.9% of mobile users, Orange Maroc with 33.2%, and Inwi with 23.9%. 4G service launched in 2015–2016, and by mid-2023 about 95% of identified rural white spots had mobile internet coverage, with the remaining few hundred localities slated to be connected by the end of 2023. 5G has been tested by all major operators, with a licensed spectrum
13 Juni 2025
Marrakesh Drone Laws 2025: What You Must Know Before Flying in Morocco

Marrakesh Drone Laws 2025: What You Must Know Before Flying in Morocco

Key Facts Introduction: Drone Regulations in Marrakesh, Morocco Marrakesh – known for its bustling souks and stunning landscapes – might seem like a drone photographer’s dream, but Morocco’s drone laws are among the strictest in the world. Since March 2015, Morocco has effectively banned civilian drone operations due to national security and privacy concerns apnews.com medias24.com. This nationwide ban applies in Marrakesh just as in the rest of the country. In practice, no drone (even a small recreational quadcopter) can be flown legally in Marrakesh without explicit government authorization. The rules make no distinction between drones and other remotely controlled
6 September 2025
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Casablanca Drone Laws 2025: The Shocking Truth About Flying Drones in Morocco

Casablanca Drone Laws 2025: The Shocking Truth About Flying Drones in Morocco

Key Facts Legal Framework for Drone Use in Morocco Morocco’s drone laws are anchored in a strict legal framework that effectively prohibits civilian drone operations. In February 2015, a joint decree (Decree No. 386-15) by the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Trade imposed a ban on importing drones and other remotely-controlled flying devices without prior government approval en.bladi.net moroccoworldnews.com. This decree was a response to growing security concerns – regulators deemed unregulated drones a potential threat for terrorism, espionage, and privacy invasion. The law subjects both the import and use of drones to a prior authorization process to
5 September 2025
Internet Access in Algeria

Internet Access in Algeria

As of early 2024, Algeria had about 33.5 million internet users, roughly 72.9% of the population. By January 2025, internet penetration rose to about 76.9% of the population. There were over 50 million mobile subscriptions in 2024, often exceeding the population due to multiple SIMs per user. By early 2023 Algeria had 5.12 million fixed internet subscribers, up from 3.5 million in 2020, a 45% increase and making it the second-highest in Africa and third in the Arab world. In 2023 fixed broadband penetration was about 12 subscriptions per 100 people. By April 2025 Algérie Télécom reported over 2 million
30 Mai 2025
From Sand to Signal: The Shocking Reality of Internet Access in the Sahara

From Sand to Signal: The Shocking Reality of Internet Access in the Sahara

The Sahara spans about 9 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles) across North Africa and covers ten countries: Algeria, Mali, Niger, Chad, Libya, Sudan, Egypt, Mauritania, Morocco, and Tunisia. A Trans-Saharan Fiber Backbone is under development to connect Algeria, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, and Tunisia along the Trans-Saharan Highway, tying inland towns to multiple submarine cable gateways, with Chad’s 559 km link from N’Djamena toward the Niger border nearly finished by late 2024. Chad obtained its first international fiber link in 2012 and today still has no nationwide fiber backbone connecting its towns. Only about 10–12% of Chadians have
18 August 2025
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Ryanair Confirms Summer 2026 Flights From Tours-Val de Loire and Dole-Jura as France’s Regional Airports Face More Uncertainty

Ryanair Confirms Summer 2026 Flights From Tours-Val de Loire and Dole-Jura as France’s Regional Airports Face More Uncertainty

Ryanair’s standoff with France over aviation taxes has already reshaped the map for regional air travel — and it’s not done yet. But in the final days of December, two smaller airports received a rare piece of positive news for Summer 2026: Tours–Val de Loire Airport and Dole–Jura Airport have both been told they will keep key Ryanair routes, even as other French regional airports brace for further reductions. The Connexion+1 For travelers in Centre-Val de Loire and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the practical takeaway is simple: Summer 2026 connectivity to Marseille, Portugal, and Morocco is still on the table — and some
27 Dezember 2025
Rate Cut Fever, Crypto Records & Tariff Turmoil: August 2025’s Global Business Bombshells

Europe’s First DC Power Bridge to Africa + Fresh €55m for Tunisian SMEs: What Italy–Tunisia’s ELMED Cable and New Credit Line Mean for Growth, Jobs and Energy Prices

Key facts (what’s new & why it matters) The in‑depth report 1) What just happened? Prysmian’s award signals ELMED has moved from paperwork to execution. The regulated disclosure shows Prysmian and the TSOs finalized the tender, with a conditional contract that “could reach a value of around €460 million.” It confirms the Partanna–Mlaabi route and details installation with the Monna Lisa vessel. emarketstorage.it Two days earlier, von der Leyen framed ELMED as a strategic Global Gateway flagship: “the first direct current link between Europe and Africa,” a physical energy bridge to accelerate a North Africa–EU “Green Corridor” for clean industry and hydrogen. Agenzia Nova In parallel, Italy activated “Linea di Credito 55”—a targeted, concessional €55 m facility
26 September 2025
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From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

Historical Background: From Ofeq to the Moon Israel’s space journey began modestly but ambitiously. In the 1960s, academia and defense researchers laid the groundwork for a national space program en.wikipedia.org. The Israeli Space Agency (ISA) was established in 1983 under the Ministry of Science (now Innovation, Science and Technology) to coordinate space activities en.wikipedia.org. Just five years later, in September 1988, Israel launched Ofeq-1, its first satellite, using a domestically developed Shavit rocket from Palmachim Airbase en.wikipedia.org. This successful launch made Israel one of only 8 countries at the time capable of launching satellites into orbit, a remarkable feat for
12 September 2025
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You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

You Won’t Believe Where the Next Total Solar Eclipse Will Happen – Upcoming Solar Eclipses from 2025 Onward

September 21, 2025 – Partial Solar Eclipse visible mainly from the Southern Hemisphere, with up to 80% Sun obscured over the South Pacific, including Fiji, Tahiti, New Zealand, and parts of Antarctica. February 17, 2026 – Annular “ring of fire” over Antarctica, with annularity lasting about 2 minutes at maximum, while a partial eclipse will be visible across southern South America, southern Africa, and surrounding oceans. August 12, 2026 – Total Solar Eclipse crossing Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain (plus a small corner of Portugal) with totality up to about 2 minutes 18 seconds. February 6, 2027 – Annular Solar
2 August 2025
The Digital Desert Awakens: Inside Tunisia’s Expanding Internet Frontier

The Digital Desert Awakens: Inside Tunisia’s Expanding Internet Frontier

As of early 2024, about 9.96 million Tunisians were internet users, roughly 79.6% of the population. In January 2024, Tunisia had 16.73 million active mobile connections, equal to 133.7% of the population. 99.9% of the population is covered by mobile signals, with 4G reaching about 94.9% of inhabitants. Tunisie Telecom’s fiber backbone spans roughly 50,000 km, and late-2024 initiatives connected 2,900 homes in Tataouine (~7,000 users) via fiber at about $160,000. International bandwidth capacity grew from 82.5 Gbps in 2012 to about 1,710 Gbps in 2023. 5G licensing occurred in September 2024, initial licenses were granted in November 2024, and
24 Juni 2025
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Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years Coming on August 2, 2027: Path, Timing, Myths and How to Watch Safely

Longest Solar Eclipse in 100 Years Coming on August 2, 2027: Path, Timing, Myths and How to Watch Safely

A once‑in‑a‑century sky show is now dominating science and lifestyle headlines. On August 2, 2027, a total solar eclipse dubbed “the eclipse of the century” will sweep across southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, delivering up to 6 minutes and 23 seconds of total darkness — the longest totality visible from land between 1991 and 2114. WIRED+1 On December 8–9, 2025, outlets from WIRED to The Australian Women’s Weekly, SYFY, and international titles like the Economic Times and Times of India all pushed fresh explainers and travel pieces, signaling that global countdown coverage has truly begun. The Times of India+4WIRED+4The Australian Women’s Weekly+4 Below is everything you need to know — from where to
9 Dezember 2025
Flying Into Trouble? These Are the Drone Laws in Every Country You Must Know in 2025

Flying Into Trouble? These Are the Drone Laws in Every Country You Must Know in 2025

Most countries require registration for drones over 250 g, with examples including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the EU, China, and Japan, and fees typically around $5 for 1–3 years. In the United States, recreational flyers must pass the TRUST test and follow community safety rules, while commercial operators must hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107); since March 16, 2024, Remote ID is mandatory, and penalties can reach $27,500 civil or $250,000 criminal. The European Union uses a three‑category system (Open, Specific, Certified) under EASA rules, with an Open category limited to 120 m (400 ft)
13 Juni 2025
Clocks Fall Back: 2024-2025 Daylight Saving Time Switch Dates & Global Debate

Clocks Fall Back: 2024-2025 Daylight Saving Time Switch Dates & Global Debate

Global Schedule: When Clocks Switch to “Winter Time” in 2024-2025 Daylight Saving Time (DST) – also known as summer time – is the period when clocks are set one hour ahead of standard time to extend evening daylight. The switch back to standard “winter” time typically occurs in the autumn. Here is an overview of when various countries and regions will turn clocks back during the 2024/2025 cycle: Europe: Last Sunday of October Who & When: Nearly all European countries that observe DST change their clocks on the last Sunday of October each year. In 2024, that fell on October
27 September 2025
State of Internet Access in Angola: From Urban Hubs to Satellite Lifelines

State of Internet Access in Angola: From Urban Hubs to Satellite Lifelines

As of January 2025, Angola has about 17.2 million internet users (44.8% penetration) with roughly 60% of the population still offline. There are three mobile operators—Unitel (launched 2001), Movicel, and Africell (entered in 2022)—with Unitel and Africell accounting for about 65.7% and 27.8% of mobile broadband subscriptions in 2023, and Movicel the remaining ~6–7%. 3G coverage reaches about 90–92% of the population; 4G coverage was around 34% in 2023 with targets of 48% by end-2023 and 85% by 2027, while 5G launched commercially in December 2022 in central Luanda and had ~2% of the population covered by late 2024. The
30 Mai 2025
Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Infrastructure and Major Service Providers Nigeria’s internet infrastructure relies on a combination of undersea fiber-optic cables, terrestrial networks, and a handful of dominant service providers. Multiple international submarine cables land in Nigeria, connecting it to global internet hubs. Key cables include: These undersea cables terminate in Lagos and other coastal landing stations, feeding into national fiber backbones. A number of companies have deployed fiber-optic networks crisscrossing the country, including Phase3 Telecom, MainOne, Globacom, Suburban Telecom, and MTN​ Ecoi. Internet exchange points (IXPs) in at least five regions help route domestic traffic locally​ Ecoi, improving speed and reducing costs. Nigeria’s internet
3 März 2025
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Internet Access in Sudan

Internet Access in Sudan

Sudan’s internet backbone is centered at Port Sudan and links land via the East Africa Submarine System (EASSy) and FLAG/FALCON, with terrestrial fiber reaching Egypt and Ethiopia. Sudatel (Sudani) is over 60% state-owned and operates the national backbone along with fixed-line, mobile, and internet services under the Sudani brand. Zain Sudan, a subsidiary of Kuwait’s Zain Group, is the largest mobile operator with roughly 50% of the mobile market and offers nationwide 2G/3G/4G services. MTN Sudan, part of South Africa’s MTN Group, holds about a 25% share of the mobile market and provides mobile voice and data. Canar Telecom is
25 Februar 2025
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Internet Access in Cameroon: The Race to Connect a Nation

Internet Access in Cameroon: The Race to Connect a Nation

As of early 2025, about 12.4 million Cameroonians were internet users, representing 41.9% of the population. As of 2024, roughly 60% of Cameroonians live in urban areas, with internet access heavily concentrated in cities and rural areas almost inaccessible. Cameroon’s fiber backbone extends over 12,000 kilometers and is connected to five landfall cables: SAT-3, WACS, ACE, SAIL, and NCSCS, with SAIL linking Kribi to Brazil. Plans are underway to add more than 4,000 kilometers of fiber, expanding the backbone to about 17,000–22,000 km and improving regional redundancy. The mobile market is dominated by Orange Cameroon (about 11.7 million subscribers, 39.6%
4 Juni 2025
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Casablanca Wholesale Market Prices Today: Red Meat Climbs as Lamb Hits 100 MAD/kg and Carrots Jump (Dec. 24, 2025)

Casablanca Wholesale Market Prices Today: Red Meat Climbs as Lamb Hits 100 MAD/kg and Carrots Jump (Dec. 24, 2025)

Casablanca, Morocco — December 24, 2025 — New weekly pricing data published on Wednesday shows Casablanca’s wholesale markets are mostly steady heading into the year’s final week, but red meat is rising again and a handful of “basket” vegetables are putting renewed pressure on household food budgets—especially carrots, which posted one of the sharpest jumps on the produce board. Médias24+1 Across local coverage citing Casa Prestations / Casablanca Prestations (the entity that manages key city food infrastructure), the headline moves are clear: lamb (ovine meat) has lifted at the low end, beef (bovine meat) has edged higher, and some vegetables
24 Dezember 2025
1MW vs 100kW Solar Power Plants – Cost, ROI & Global Insights (India in Focus)

1MW vs 100kW Solar Power Plants – Cost, ROI & Global Insights (India in Focus)

100 kW solar plants typically use about 250 panels of ~400 W each, cover roughly 600–1,000 m², and generate about 150,000–175,000 kWh per year, enough to serve 15–30 homes. 1 MW solar farms deploy about 2,500 panels of ~400 W each, require ~16,000–20,000 m² (4–5 acres) of land, and produce around 1,600,000–1,800,000 kWh annually, enough for about 150–200 homes. In India, a 100 kW system costs about ₹50–80 lakh (₹0.5–0.8 crore) and a 1 MW system about ₹4–5 crore, roughly ₹60–₹80/W for 100 kW versus ₹40–₹50/W for 1 MW. India’s LCOE estimates place 100 kW at roughly ₹3–5/kWh and 1
6 Juli 2025
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Stock Market Today

Salesforce stock tries to stabilize after AI “software-mageddon” — Feb. 25 earnings is the next test

Salesforce-Aktie versucht sich nach dem KI-„Software-Mageddon“ zu stabilisieren – Quartalszahlen am 25. Februar sind der nächste Test

7 Februar 2026
Salesforce-Aktien stiegen am Freitagvormittag um 0,1 % auf 190,07 $, nachdem sie diese Woche um 9 % gefallen waren. Der S&P 500 Software-Index verlor am Donnerstag 4,6 %. Investoren sorgen sich, dass neue KI-Tools wie Anthropic Claude Opus 4.6 traditionelle Softwareanbieter unter Druck setzen. Salesforce veröffentlicht Quartalszahlen am 25. Februar nach Börsenschluss.
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