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00:00The information is continued on Mediain TV Afrique, thank you for joining us for this
00:20round of news.
00:21Israel has multiplied its bombings in Lebanon, at least 8 deaths have been reported in a
00:28strike near the country's largest public hospital, the details in a few moments.
00:33Vladimir Putin and his allies want to compete with the Western hegemony, the Russian president
00:41welcomes in Kazan about 20 foreign leaders for the annual summit of the BRICS.
00:50Growth in the global economy for 2025, the IMF is aiming for a slight decrease in its
00:55projections of 3.2% as in 2024 due to the expected slowdown of some developing countries.
01:02We meet again right away for the development.
01:06Ladies and gentlemen, for Antonio Guterres, if there is a country that blocks the political
01:12process in the Moroccan SARA file, it is Algeria.
01:16The UN Secretary-General has mentioned it in his recent annual report on the SARA, the
01:22absence of participation delays the search for a peaceful solution, and this at a time
01:28when Morocco continues to reaffirm its desire to relaunch the roundtable process, which
01:33it considers an opportunity to advance in dialogue.
01:37During this time in Rabat, the very first World Conference on Artificial Intelligence
01:48was held.
01:49A meeting chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, the head of Moroccan
01:55diplomacy, specified that the commitment of Morocco to the holding of this conference
02:00is articulated around four main objectives, ranging from the deepening of discussions
02:06on the new dimensions of multilateral disarmament to the contribution to international efforts
02:12for the achievement of the goals of sustainable development.
02:16With this in mind, let's listen to Fernando Arias, General Director of the Organization
02:21for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
02:24We have just inaugurated a World Conference of great importance.
02:29The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has 193 Member States.
02:35Last year, we managed to end the destruction of all the chemical weapons declared by the
02:43Member States, which means more than 72,000 tonnes of the most dangerous chemical weapons
02:53that were totally destroyed under the supervision of the Organization for the Prohibition of
03:00Chemical Weapons.
03:01The Organization has the Nobel Peace Prize and the Organization gives specific results
03:09despite the crisis of multilateral diplomacy.
03:14It is an organization that has had great success during the 27 years of existence, but now
03:22we are facing the great challenges of new technologies.
03:27The Kingdom of Morocco had the vision, the generosity, the initiative to organize this
03:37conference.
03:38The idea is excellent because it gives us the opportunity to analyze emerging technologies
03:45and especially artificial intelligence, which has a direct effect for good and for evil.
03:53A positive effect because it can help us increase the efficiency of our verification systems,
04:02the efficiency of our laboratories, etc.
04:05But artificial intelligence also introduces a revolution that has negative and dangerous
04:14effects that we must mitigate.
04:17Let's take a look at the adoption process of the 2025 Finance Bill in Parliament.
04:22The Finance Committee to the House of Representatives will look at the new provisions proposed by
04:30the government on Thursday.
04:31The House of Representatives has 30 days to provide modifications and comment on the
04:37bill before the text is discussed by the councilors of the House of Representatives.
04:43Hassan El Harafi, Professor of Public Finance at the Faculty of Juridical, Economic and
04:48Social Sciences in Rabat, gives us the details.
04:52This is a measure that is part of the Sustainability of Purchasing Powers.
04:57As everyone knows, the prices of red meat have reached a level that has become unbearable
05:03for the large community of Moroccan consumers and households.
05:07This is the reason why the increase in the prices of certain food products has been
05:12observed in recent years, notably due to the hydric deficit, which is due to drought,
05:21as well as other conditions and external alliances.
05:25In order to ensure a normal supply of the national market at reasonable prices, it is
05:30proposed through the PLF to introduce a temporary measure in order to exonerate the import operations
05:37of certain living animals.
05:39This exoneration, according to the PLF, concerns the living animals of the bovine, ovine and
05:48capon, reproductive cells, meat, and so on.
05:54Also, there is an increase in the minimum share of the products of the TVA.
06:03There is an exoneration on the TVA on import.
06:09As you know, there are two TVAs, the internal TVA and the TVA on import.
06:13In order to deal with the intense demand for red meat, we must make do with the external
06:20supply of red meat.
06:23I think this is a kind of tax stimulus granted to operators in this area in order to encourage
06:31them to import more red meat in order to support the domestic market.
06:37In the conflict in the Middle East, since yesterday, Israel has multiplied its strikes,
06:43notably in Beirut, claiming to target military installations in Hezbollah.
06:47One of these bombings took place on Monday in Zumor, near the country's largest public
06:52hospital, located outside the traditional bastions of Hezbollah, according to a report
06:57published today by the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
07:00According to an account based on official data, at least 1,552 people were killed in
07:05Lebanon since the first massive Israeli strikes on September 23 against Hezbollah.
07:11In mid-October, the UN reported nearly 700,000 displaced people in the country.
07:20While Washington claims to be working on a regulation to speed up the conflict in Lebanon,
07:26Antony Blinken also intends to dissuade Israelis from responding to a missile attack carried
07:32out by Iran on October 1.
07:34To put an end to the war, the United States says it wants to rely on the UN Security Council
07:40Resolution 1701, which marked the end of the previous conflict between Israel and Hamas
07:46in 2006, and stipulates that only the Lebanese army and the Blue Helmets can be deployed
07:52in southern Lebanon.
07:54Antony Blinken must also give credence to Jordan to discuss humanitarian assistance
07:59to the Gaza Strip, besieged by Israel, which controls the entry of aid.
08:05And then in Jabalia, where the Israeli army called again, where the population evacuated
08:10after 16 days of unrest in a city displacement center, the Palestinian movement said it
08:17would continue to fight despite the death of its leader, Yair Yassinouar, considered the
08:23brainchild of the October 7, 2023 attack.
08:26The Hamas attack led to the death of 1,206 people in Israel, according to an account
08:32based on official Israeli data, at least 42,718 Palestinians, mostly civilians, were
08:39killed in the Israeli offensive carried out in retaliation against Gaza, according to
08:43the Ministry of Health of Hamas, considered reliable by the UN.
08:51And while Israel considers a response to the attack of Iranian missiles on its ground
08:58, the neighbors of Iran will not allow the use of their ground or airspace for attacks,
09:04said this Tuesday the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Abbas Araqchi, at a press conference in
09:11Kuwait.
09:12This visit comes as Israel, in war against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, two
09:18formations supported by Iran, threatened to respond to the attack of Iran, its sworn enemy.
09:28Let us now go to Riyadh, where on the occasion of a visit to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza
09:35and Lebanon, King Abdullah II of Jordan met with the Saudi heir to the throne, Mohammed
09:42bin Salman, leader of the kingdom, to report to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
09:48The two men discussed security and stability in the region, and in particular efforts to
09:56obtain a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, the ministry said in a statement.
10:05The United States is investigating the publication of classified confidential documents on Israeli
10:11strikes against Iran, said the FBI on Tuesday.
10:15In early October, Israel, of which the United States is the main ally, announced its willingness
10:20to respond to the Iranian strikes of some 200 missiles towards the territory.
10:25Also, the spokesman for the National Security Council of the White House, John Kirby, mentioned
10:31yesterday an investigation by the Ministry of Defense, clarifying not to know at this
10:36stage if this disclosure resulted in a leak or computer hacking.
10:40According to the media, the documents broadcast on Telegram last week included satellite
10:47images made by US federal agencies.
10:56In a chaotic international context, on the brink of the summit of the BRICS in Kazan,
11:01in Russia, Chinese President Xi Jinping saluted, credited in front of his Russian counterpart
11:06Vladimir Putin, the solidity of bilateral ties.
11:09Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pleaded with him in front of Vladimir Putin for a
11:14rapid return to peace in Ukraine before their meeting on the brink of the summit.
11:19This summit, which brought together around the Russian president about twenty foreign
11:24leaders, aims, among other things, to demonstrate the failure of Vladimir Putin's Western
11:29strategy of isolation for his offensive in Ukraine.
11:37This Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund revised and slightly lowered its forecast
11:42for the global economy for 2025, expected now to 3.2%, as in 2024, due to a slowdown
11:51expected for the main emerging countries in the first row, including China, Russia or
11:58Mexico.
11:59On the occasion of the publication of its annual report on the global economy, the IMF
12:04was also worried about an increase in uncertainty at the global level due to a multiplication
12:09of both geopolitical and economic risks, among which the possibility of seeing Chinese
12:14economic activity show additional signs of weakness.
12:18Direction, Senegal or the Council for the Observation of Ethical and Deontological Rules
12:24in the Cored media, invites journalists to respect the ethical and deontological rules
12:30during the media coverage of the anticipated legislative elections, developments with
12:36Rahim Bari and Moussa Dir.
12:39The handling of information during the electoral campaign of the anticipated legislative elections
12:45constitutes a crucial issue for Senegalese democracy.
12:49It is in this sense that the Council for the Observation of Ethical and Deontological Rules
12:54in the Cored exhorts journalists to respect the principles that guarantee a responsible
12:59media coverage.
13:02It is a moment in democratic life in which the media are called to play a very important
13:08role, since it is a question of informing citizens, of helping them make a choice.
13:13And it is the media, by informing citizens, that will help them make a choice.
13:20It is a huge job, so journalists, the media in general, have a great responsibility
13:26in this political sequence that we are going to live.
13:30The electoral campaign opens this Sunday, October 27 at midnight.
13:34For fair and balanced information, the press bosses and journalists commit to providing
13:40impartial coverage.
13:42During the electoral period, it is a moment of democratic respiration.
13:48And journalists have a great role to play.
13:51This means that the editorial offices must mobilize and find ways to unite the country
14:05with the candidates, and above all, allow the different candidates to express themselves
14:11so that the population can make its choice.
14:14First of all, we have to go back to the orthodoxy.
14:17That is, fair and balanced information is true.
14:20It is true that in the electoral period, the data changes a little, but we must always
14:25remain journalists, that is to say, informed, fair and true.
14:28We must not broadcast anything, anyone, because it can also damage the peace, but also
14:36the peace in Senegal.
14:38So it is up to us to have this responsibility, to broadcast what is good.
14:44At the turn of November 17, 2024, the role of the media in the campaign will be a key
14:51indicator of the democratic health of Senegal, which has already been validated by the General
14:58Directorate of Elections.
15:01Let's go back to the Kingdom, with the Republic of Equator, which decided on Tuesday to suspend
15:07its recognition of the pseudorast that it had recognized in 1983.
15:12With the opening of a so-called embassy in 2009, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
15:19Equator, Mrs. Gabriela Sommerfeld, informed during a telephone interview with her Moroccan
15:25counterpart, Nasser Bourita, of these decisions and of the letter of notification that she
15:30addressed to the so-called representation of the separatists in Quito.
15:35The decisions of the Equator are part of the continuity of the dynamic promoted by His
15:40Majesty Loram Ahmed VI over the last few years, in order to dedicate the Moroccanity of
15:45the Sahara and the autonomy plan as a unique base of solutions to these different regions.
15:53The entrances and exits of the port of Tangemede know massive traffic jams, a saturation
15:59due to the slowdown of the port's operations and control during the transit stages, which
16:05constitutes huge departures and an obstacle to overcome for the transport companies and
16:10their suppliers.
16:11Mohamed Richi for the details in this story from Souad Jadid.
16:16For several days, the port of Tangemede has been paralyzed by unprecedented traffic jams.
16:21An uninterrupted line of trucks extends at the entrance of the port, creating a situation
16:26of traffic jams that seriously disrupts the port operations.
16:29According to the first information, this slowdown would be due to a drastic reinforcement of
16:33the control measures of the transport vehicles.
16:39We drive kilometers and kilometers to wait for three or four hours.
16:43This is unacceptable.
16:44We must think about better managing the empty transport and the trucks that land their
16:48cargo.
16:49When the interior parking lot is filled with vehicles unloading, we are forced to wait
16:53outside for long hours.
16:57The port community of Tangemede, as well as the many economic operators that depend
17:02on the logistics subcontractor, are impatiently waiting for the resolution of this crisis.
17:06Queuing to comply with customs procedures is equivalent to additional costs, because
17:10the long duration of the port transit has a negative impact on the competitiveness of
17:15Moroccan companies in international transport.
17:18This saturation generates several problems.
17:21First, the drivers who drive for 10-12 hours arrive, they have to wait 20 hours to access
17:26the port.
17:27This has a psychological impact on people who have already done their best to fulfill
17:32their duties.
17:33It is an unacceptable situation that would not last.
17:36This is an inhumane situation.
17:38No one can stand it.
17:41We are waiting for solutions to be found quickly to guarantee the resumption of commercial
17:46activities.
17:47The economic setbacks of this blockade are already felt.
17:50The pressure is heavy on the shoulders of the investigators and port officials so that
17:55the light is shed on this matter and that the port of Tangemede can resume its essential
18:00role in international maritime trade.
18:02And then a movie note.
18:05With the 24th edition of the National Film Festival, which continues at the Palais des Arts
18:10and Culture de Tanger, several prominent figures from the world of 7th art are invited to
18:16the 26th of October.
18:18Among the projections of yesterday, the film in competition 404.1 by Younes Regab and the
18:24short film in competition Frère Delé.
18:27I also propose to you the short film in competition Frère Delé.
18:31I also propose to you some reactions of participants.
19:01I noticed that there are also other directors who ventured into other fields, rocky
19:08perhaps, but who are good.
19:10So it makes me happy to see that in fact Moroccan cinema is diversified, which will
19:16appeal to the public, which will also appeal to professionals in the field.
19:21And I think it's good.
19:23I explained that first I only produce my own products or films of young people with
19:31whom I can understand that there is a connection.
19:35Films, especially people who think they are going to make their first film, which will
19:41be international, universal.
19:43I want there to be a Moroccan cache.
19:46A Moroccan cache on the side of heritage, on the side of something that has another identity.
19:54That's my interest.
19:56And when Kenza offered me the subject, I was absolutely delighted because I see a continuity
20:03of this work that I have done for 60 years, which is to do research on my personality,
20:09on this Morocco and on this heritage.
20:11I came across a video of a historian on Fondreda A.
20:16He had taken a video in the very place that still exists.
20:19And that immediately caught my attention.
20:22I found it absolutely incredible as a symbol of women's solidarity.
20:27And it's a place we don't know much about.
20:29And so it was very important for me to make a film about it.
20:33For my film to take root in this place.
20:36To make it a little more, to give it honor and sublimate it through my short film.
20:43And I am very lucky to have been selected in the official selection of the FIFI National Festival.
20:50And it's the first time I'm showing it to the public.
20:56And it's a huge joy because I was able to make this film thanks to the CCM Foundation.
21:04And so it was the best way to thank the Cinéphile.
21:11And let's also talk about football with the President of the International Football Federation,
21:16Gianni Infantino.
21:18Who thanked Morocco for welcoming the next five editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup U17.
21:25Infantino also insisted on the need to invest in youth.
21:30And to create opportunities to continue to develop football in the African continent.
21:35The President of FIFA also congratulated the Kingdom.
21:38Which will play for Spain and Portugal in the World Cup in 2030.
21:47The dynamism of Moroccan action in the field of football.
21:52Has been highlighted during the 46th General Assembly of the African Football Confederation.
21:58Held this Tuesday in Nisabeba.
22:00FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF Patrice Mostepé.
22:05Wanted to thank Morocco for its actions in favor of the promotion of football on the continent.
22:10Gianni Infantino made a statement to the press.
22:13From Hamza El Rajoui.
22:15First Vice-President of the Moroccan Royal Football Federation.
22:21Morocco participated in the 46th Congress of the African Football Confederation.
22:30Here in Nisabeba, Ethiopia.
22:33The presence of Morocco was, as usual, quite active.
22:38Insofar as it has been thanked by the CAF President.
22:42Or by the President of FIFA.
22:45Through the dynamism of Moroccan action at this level.
22:51We must just quote a little about the year 2025.
22:54With the different competitions that will be organized.
22:56Whether for the CAF or for FIFA.
22:58The Female Cup.
22:59The Men's Cup 2025.
23:03Also the U-17 World Cup.
23:05And already from next month in November.
23:08The Women's Champions League in Morocco.
23:12In the cities of Casablanca.
23:14In other words.
23:16There were decisions that were taken in this General Assembly.
23:20Which started with meetings in the zones.
23:26We represented Morocco in the UNAF zone.
23:29Where it was a relatively interesting discussion.
23:32On the representation of young teams.
23:35At the level of the competitions of the CAF.
23:39As a reminder.
23:42The UNAF has only two teams.
23:45Which represent them in the African competitions.
23:48And so we made a request.
23:50So that it is more than two teams.
23:53Given the level of our young people.
23:55And that we have made this wish.
24:00So that at the level of the CAF.
24:02And the Executive Committee.
24:03We study this question.
24:05On the general format.
24:07That must cover the competitions.
24:10Of the U-17, U-18, U-20.
24:14In other words.
24:16At the level of the General Assembly itself.
24:18Some decisions were taken.
24:20Beyond the approval of the Moral Report.
24:22And of the Financial Report.
24:23And of the Commissioner's Report.
24:25Two important decisions.
24:27On the linguistic areas.
24:29And also those related to the age limit.
24:32To present at the level of the CAF Presidency.
24:35And to be a member.
24:37At the level of the Executive Committee of the CAF.
24:39Which was until then limited to 70 years.
24:41Here are the big lines.
24:44Of this General Assembly.
24:46Which took place in very good conditions.
24:48At the level of Addis Ababa.
24:50Whether the conditions of reception.
24:53The conditions with which.
24:54The logistical and material conditions.
24:56With which we worked here.
24:58And it is on this note of hope.
24:59That this newspaper comes to an end.
25:00Thank you for following it.
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