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Zoomlion Deepens Local Operations in Africa to Support Regional Infrastructure Development

CASABLANCA, Morocco, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") is strengthening its local operations in Africa to better support regional infrastructure, agricultural mechanization and long-term market development. The move comes as China's expanded zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to…

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The Morocco trip that helped me take my first step into solo travel

Having never travelled alone, Olivia Kerley was nervous to leap into the unknown – but a group adventure through Morocco proved the perfect combination of solo but supported

The Independent UK

Desperate search for missing British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco

Inaayah Makda was with her family on holiday in Morocco when she was swept out to sea

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Spain insist they will host 2030 World Cup final despite 115,000-seater Morocco stadium

Madrid and Barcelona are in the running to host the showpiece match but Casablanca is also an option

The Independent UK

Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final

As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration.

Euronews

Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal

Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat.

Euronews

Fossils discovered in Morocco shed light on our African roots

Where did our species first emerge? Fossils discovered in Morocco dating back more than 773,000 years bolster the theory that Homo sapiens originally appeared in Africa, scientists said in a study this week.

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Last common ancestor of modern humans and Neanderthals possibly found in Casablanca, Morocco

A collection of bones from Casablanca holds important new clues to the origins of modern humans and Neanderthals.

LiveScience

How to watch AFCON 2025 FOR FREE in UK: TV channel and live stream for every game

35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations takes centre stage in Morocco this winter

Evening Standard

First-ever nonstop flight between America’s West Coast and Africa to launch in 2026

The new 11-hour service will be operated by Royal Air Maroc

The Independent UK

AFCON 2025 final result as Senegal clinch second title after beating Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final descends into chaos

Evening Standard

Afcon 2025: Fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full from Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco host the 24-nation tournament as Ivory Coast return to defend their crown

The Independent UK

Pépé le Moko review – mysterious and passionately despairing French noir with a luminous Jean Gabin

Powerful French film that inspired Casablanca stars Gabin as a holed-up gangster in Algiers lured to his doom by infatuation

The Guardian - UK

Big guns line up for shot at glory as women's Afcon enters knockout stages

The 2024 women's Africa Cup of Nations enters the last eight knockout stages on Friday as nine-time champions Nigeria face Zambia in Casablanca and hosts Morocco entertain Mali at the Stade Olympique in Rabat.

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High-rise, high expectations: is Casablanca’s finance hub a model for African development?

Morocco’s commercial centre has brought investment to the continent – but critics say it masks domestic inequality

The Guardian - UK

Racing cheeses, spicy birthdays and a fun celebrity gatecrash – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Lights … camera … attraction! The 32 most romantic moments in cinema

From thwarted love in Casablanca to awkward listening in Before Sunrise and bicycle jinks in Butch Cassidy, our writers pick their most passionate scenes for Valentine’s Day

The Independent UK

Tagine dreams: Casablanca’s take on Morocco’s most iconic dish – and how to make it

Amira Arasteh dives into the magic of tagine. In Casablanca, this culinary staple is reimagined with a cosmopolitan edge – think fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables and a nod to the city’s coastal heritage – proving there’s always more to discover in this age-old favourite

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What is ‘skiplagging’ and how can it save me money? Flights ‘trick’ explained – and there’s a catch

The airlines don’t like passengers failing to complete their journeys, and claim users are breaching their contract for travel

Al Jazeera

‘The atmosphere was electric’ – the fall and rise of Morocco’s cinemas

An important focus for socialising and learning until the 1980s, Morocco’s art-deco cinemas are undergoing a revival.

The Independent UK

Cockroaches on a plane: Luggage on insect-infested aircraft sent back from Manchester to Morocco

Exclusive: ‘Colleagues say I should burn my baggage rather than bringing it into my home’ says passenger

The Guardian - UK

Hounds review – grim and quirky Moroccan crime drama

An ex-con and his son spin around Casablanca trying to dispose of a huge corpse in Kamal Lazraq’s good-looking, if uneven, Cannes winner

The Guardian - UK

Hounds review – pitch-black comedy drama of hapless Moroccan dog-fighting hoodlums

When two low-status goons are dispatched by a Casablanca mobster to exact revenge for a lost fight, trouble is quickly off the leash

The Guardian - UK

Chess: Carlsen wins in Casablanca as new variant tests historic skills

The world No 1 identified most of the six positions from previous world championships and exploited Vishy Anand’s unfamiliarity with a classic from Havana 1889

The Hindu

Casablanca Chess: Carlsen takes lead on opening day

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen leads Casablanca Chess tournament with two wins and a draw on opening day.

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