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Germany withdraws Moroccan peppers over pesticide safety concerns

German authorities have recently taken decisive action by withdrawing a shipment of Moroccan peppers from the market due to alarming levels of Abamectin, a pesticide known for its serious health risks. The peppers were imported into Germany via Spanish distributors, as reported by Hortoinfo. Inspection reports from the European Commission......

Morocco's Women’s Inclusion: progress and challenges ahead

Morocco has made strides in enhancing women’s political and legal rights, yet significant hurdles persist in achieving economic and financial inclusion. The recently published African Women’s Inclusion Index (AWII) 2025 highlights that Morocco ranks 32nd out of 42 African nations, with a concerning overall score of 44.2, categorized......

Morocco's strategic positioning in turbulent global trade

Morocco is currently maneuvering through a landscape marked by diplomatic and trade challenges, amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. The year 2025 unfolds with apprehensions regarding international trade, particularly as the U.S. administration under President Trump signals potential tariffs aimed at protecting American manufacturing......

Morocco's journey toward human rights and gender equality

Morocco’s commitment to continuous reform is pivotal in reinforcing the rule of law and fostering a just, inclusive society. Amina Bouayach, president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), recently presented the country’s extensive approach to human rights and gender reform during a session at the UK Parliament. In......

Measles outbreak in Morocco raises alarm as virus detected in Brussels sewage

Researchers from KU Leuven have identified a significant presence of the measles virus in sewage water in Brussels, Belgium. The strain, known as genotype B3, is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in Morocco. Elke Wollants, lab manager at the Rega Institute, reported that the concentration of the virus peaked on March 11. Despite this......

Morocco extends wheat import subsidies amid ongoing drought

Morocco has officially announced the continuation of its subsidy program for soft wheat imports throughout 2025, a strategic response to the persistent drought that has severely impacted the nation’s agricultural output. The National Interprofessional Office for Cereals and Legumes (ONICL) confirmed that these subsidies will be available......

Heavy rain boosts Morocco's dams amid ongoing water crisis

Recent heavy rainfall has provided a significant reprieve for Morocco's water reservoirs, notably the Oued El Makhazine dam, which has reached full capacity. This achievement brings the total number of fully filled dams under the Loukkos Hydraulic Basin Agency (ABHL) to four, as reported by the Directorate of Hydraulic Engineering at the......

US trade mission to visit Morocco, boosting agri-food exports

A significant US trade mission is set to arrive in Morocco in May 2025, aimed at strengthening collaboration between the two nations in the agri-food export sector. This initiative underscores a shared commitment to enhancing trade and investment ties. Morocco’s ambassador to the US, Youssef Amrani, announced the mission via social......

Enhancing academic and economic cooperation between Morocco and Ghana

Morocco and Ghana have announced the signing of a new agreement that allows visa exemptions for all travelers between the two nations. This initiative aims to ease mobility and strengthen the relationship between Rabat and Accra. In a statement, Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that the agreement would soon be presented......

Professors at Rabat Medical Faculty to Strike Over Hospital Conditions

Medical professors at Rabat’s Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy are preparing for a warning strike on March 26 in response to the deteriorating conditions faced by regional hospitals. This decision, announced by the professors affiliated with the National Higher Education Union’s Rabat branch, aims to highlight critical issues while......

Mohamed Benalilou: Leading Morocco's Anti-Corruption Efforts

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has appointed Mohamed Benalilou as the new president of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC). With a formidable background in Morocco's legal and judicial systems, Benalilou is poised to enhance the country's initiatives against corruption and promote transparency. Born......

Abdelkader Amara appointed as Morocco's new CESE president

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has named Abdelkader Amara as the new president of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE), marking a significant appointment for this vital advisory institution. Amara, 63, is a seasoned politician with a wealth of ministerial experience, having held various cabinet positions such as Minister of......

Khaoula Ramdi leads Atlas Capital Private Equity into new ventures

Khaoula Ramdi has been appointed the head of Atlas Capital Private Equity, the newly established private equity division of Atlas Capital Group. Following her tenure at Upline Investments, a subsidiary of Banque Populaire, Ramdi brings her extensive expertise to guide this strategic entity, which aims to raise 1 billion dirhams in its inaugural......