In a significant move for the North African automotive sector, BYD has launched its latest all-electric vehicle, the Seagull, in Morocco. This introduction marks the sixth model the company has rolled out since entering the Moroccan market in July 2023, following the HAN, TANG, ATTO 3, SEAL, and SEAL U PHEV. The compact urban vehicle will......

Morocco’s manufacturing industry, excluding petroleum refining, experienced a 5% growth in production during the final quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This growth reflects the resilience and diversification of the country’s industrial base, driven by key sectors that performed exceptionally well. Strong performance......

Moroccan entrepreneurs can now create businesses online across the country, eliminating the burden of lengthy administrative procedures and marking a milestone in the nation’s digital transformation. The Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC) has officially expanded its electronic business creation platform to......

Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi recently underscored that Morocco’s Code of Criminal Law is not immutable, but rather a legal framework poised for revision. Speaking at a study session in the House of Representatives, he highlighted ongoing challenges faced by courts, particularly regarding the implementation of reforms and the establishment......

The recent decisions made by the Trump administration to drastically reduce funding for foreign aid through USAID are poised to have significant implications for humanitarian and economic development in Morocco. With the administration cutting over 90% of its foreign aid contracts and grants, various programs that have been vital to socio-economic......

The Moroccan Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated an anti-dumping investigation concerning galvanized steel wire imports from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The move follows complaints lodged by local companies, which argue that these imports are being sold at artificially low prices, thereby undermining local industries......

Morocco has witnessed significant public discourse surrounding exorbitant fish prices, particularly in its coastal cities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries reports remarkable outcomes from the seventh edition of the "Affordable Fish" initiative, launched on February 22, which has successfully provided citizens access to......

The 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) convened in February 2025 in Addis Ababa, with Morocco actively participating in deliberations. Morocco's historical connection to the AU dates back to its founding membership in 1963, although it withdrew in 1984 due to disputes regarding the Western Sahara issue.......

In a stark financial revelation, Morocco's Treasury has reported a staggering budget deficit of MAD 21.1 billion ($2.1 billion) for February 2025. This figure marks a considerable increase from the MAD 3.8 billion ($0.38 billion) deficit recorded during the same period last year, highlighting a deteriorating fiscal landscape. According......

Morocco’s treasury reports that customs revenues have demonstrated resilience in the early months of 2025, with net receipts reaching MAD 14.735 billion ($1.47 billion) by the end of February. This figure marks a 1.3% increase compared to the same period last year, showcasing the stability of Morocco’s economic landscape amid global......

Minister of Solidarity Naima Ben Yahia highlighted Morocco's efforts to enhance gender equality and empower women during a ministerial roundtable held in New York. This discussion was part of the 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which this year reflects on progress made since the Beijing Declaration of 1995. Ben......

Moroccan wholesale trade sector sees growth amid challenges for services Morocco’s wholesale trade sector demonstrated resilience in late 2024, with 36% of enterprises reporting an uptick in sales during the fourth quarter, as revealed by a survey conducted by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This growth contrasts sharply with......

Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has been re-elected to the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This election took place during the CAF General Assembly held today in Cairo, Egypt. Lekjaa received overwhelming support from the CAF Executive Committee......