Médias24 Brief. Analysis of the terrorist attack targeting Bamako on April 25, 2026
27 avril 2026Mali was hit, on April 25, 2026, by an exceptionally large-scale offensive, reaching even the corridors of power in Bamako. Through this “brief”, Médias24’s new analysis format, we revisit the facts, the stakes and the blind spots of an attack that could mark a turning point in the Malian crisis. Or not.
One billion dirhams without a state guarantee: how Casablanca-Settat pulled off its bond issue
27 avril 2026The Casablanca-Settat region has just completed its first bond issue, a first for a Moroccan region. The amount raised totals one billion dirhams on the capital markets, including 400 million dirhams provided by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Regional president Abdellatif Maazouz discusses the behind-the-scenes of the operation, its financial foundations and the projects it is expected to finance.
Arbitration. How Casablanca is seeking to establish itself as an African hub in the shadow of Paris and London
27 avril 2026On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Médias24 interviewed the heads of the Casablanca International Mediation and Arbitration Center about its track record and ambitions. Beyond the technical nature of arbitration clauses lies a very concrete challenge: convincing companies and investors that their disputes can be settled in Morocco, with the same safeguards offered by major international hubs. Interview.
Sahara: de Mistura points to “real momentum”, reviving hopes for a resolution to the conflict
25 avril 2026As provided for under Resolution 2797, adopted on October 31, 2025, the UN Security Council met behind closed doors to review the progress of peace efforts with the UN Personal Envoy and Special Representative for the Sahara.
African Lion 2026: technology and strategic maturity take center stage
25 avril 2026The 2026 edition of African Lion, the continent’s largest military exercise, runs from April 20 to May 8. With new cutting-edge technologies and deeper integration between Moroccan and U.S. forces, this year’s drills mark a qualitative shift, despite a lower media profile shaped by the international context.
The Museum of the African Continent expected to open by late 2027, says Mehdi Qotbi
25 avril 2026Led by the National Museums Foundation, the future Museum of the African Continent has reached a decisive milestone. Its president, Mehdi Qotbi, told us that Africa’s largest museum complex, where structural works are more than 85% complete, is entering its final phase ahead of a public opening in the last quarter of 2027.
Maghreb: U.S. visit comes amid growing pressure on Algeria
25 avril 2026Announced by the State Department, Christopher Landau’s April 27-May 1 tour comes amid Washington’s growing involvement in the Sahara dossier and its ramifications at the United Nations.
Jewish prayers by Marrakech’s ramparts: behind the controversy, a familiar practice
24 avril 2026Filmed on April 21 near Bab Doukkala, the viral footage shows members of the Satmar Hasidic movement, from New York, making a brief 24- to 48-hour stop to pray at the tombs of local religious figures. According to Marrakech’s Jewish community, these occasional visits, unrelated to the site itself, are part of regular pilgrimage routes.
Beyond Akhannouch’s record. What Morocco’s labour market indicators reveal
24 avril 2026Under the Akhannouch government, employment remains the Moroccan economy’s main weak spot. The problem is not new, but it is worsening over time. Médias24 compares the government’s commitments with its actual record and looks beyond the current term to analyse key labour market indicators over the long run.
Copper. Critical Mineral Resources on track to validate a 25-million-tonne resource at Agadir Melloul
24 avril 2026South of Taliouine, British company CMR is continuing to develop its copper mine project in the Agadir Melloul area. Ongoing drilling work is confirming the economically viable potential initially anticipated by the company.
Mining sector. After a record 2025, 2026 is already shaping up to be another highly promising year
23 avril 20262025 will stand out as an exceptional year for Morocco’s mining industry. Prices hit record highs, output increased and new projects moved closer to fruition. The sector is reaping the full benefits of a supportive global cycle, and early signals suggest 2026 could prove just as favourable.
Royal Theatre of Rabat. A landmark project driven by King Mohammed VI’s vision for the “City of Light”
23 avril 2026The inauguration of the Royal Theatre of Rabat on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, forms part of the cultural policy driven by King Mohammed VI to make the capital a major centre of artistic influence. Combining remarkable acoustics, an unprecedented orchestral fusion and a dialogue between repertoires, the event celebrated the richness of a national artistic scene now equipped with a venue worthy of its ambitions.
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