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Morocco rises to fourth in MENA startup funding rankings

Morocco has solidified its position as a growing player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem, climbing to fourth place in regional funding rankings for July 2025. This advancement puts the North African nation ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to macroeconomic challenges......

UIR and Cisco collaborate to launch AI and cybersecurity innovation hub

Cisco and the International University of Rabat (UIR) have partnered to establish a Cisco EDGE Incubation Center, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in Morocco. The collaboration is set to position UIR as a strategic hub for technological innovation......

Nigeria harnesses GITEX to drive tech innovation and policy reform

Nigeria is cementing its position as a leading digital powerhouse in Africa through a combination of policy advancements, global collaborations, and a thriving startup ecosystem. With its first edition of GITEX NIGERIA set to take place from September 1-4 in Abuja and Lagos, the nation is showcasing......

Morocco and Dubai unite to boost Africa’s digital future through GITEX collaboration

Leaders from Morocco’s Digital Development Agency (ADD) and the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) have reinforced their partnership to position Africa as a global digital powerhouse. The collaboration, centered on the successful GITEX Africa event, reflects their shared ambition to drive innovation,......

TikTok removes over 1 million videos in Morocco during Q1 2025

TikTok has revealed that it removed 1,040,981 videos from its platform in Morocco during the first quarter of 2025. The takedowns were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to enforce community guidelines and ensure content safety across the platform. The social media giant’s Community Guidelines......

Morocco to invest $8 billion in nationwide 5G rollout by 2030

Morocco has set an ambitious goal to achieve 85% 5G coverage by 2030, announcing an investment of MAD 80 billion ($8 billion) as part of its national digital transformation strategy. This major initiative was unveiled during the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) board meeting, held......

Samsung showcases cutting-edge gaming tech at Morocco Gaming Expo 2025

Samsung concluded a notable presence at the second Morocco Gaming Expo, held from July 2 to 6 at Rabat’s Palais des Sports. Organized by the Ministry of Youth, the event brought together gaming enthusiasts and industry leaders from across the region. Next-generation gaming innovations Samsung’s......

Morocco opens tender to launch 5G mobile networks

Morocco has announced a tender process to license the rollout of 5G mobile networks, signaling a significant step in the country’s digital transformation. The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) confirmed the move, aligning it with Morocco's ambitious Digital 2030 strategy......

Morocco's bold leap into AI: leading Africa's ethical tech revolution

Morocco has taken a monumental step toward becoming a trailblazer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Africa. During its inaugural National AI Summit in Rabat, the country announced a strategic partnership with Current AI, solidifying its commitment to ethical and inclusive technological development. A......

Morocco Gaming Expo 2025: French collaboration boosts youth and gaming innovation in Rabat

The Morocco Gaming Expo has returned to Rabat, bringing a strong French presence to its second edition. Held from July 2 to 6 at the Palais des Sports, the event features a delegation of thirty French professionals, including representatives from studios, publishers, unions, and game design schools.......

Morocco hosts second edition of electronic games industry exhibition with global participation

The second edition of Morocco’s Electronic Games Industry Exhibition commenced on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in the capital city of Rabat. Organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, this event features extensive participation from professionals, specialists, and experts both......

Morocco advocates for inclusive space development at UN forum

Morocco has called for enhanced international collaboration to ensure space technologies benefit all nations, particularly developing countries, during the 68th session of the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in Vienna. The country emphasized the need for collective global efforts......

Africa’s deep-tech renaissance: bridging innovation and resilience

Africa is witnessing a transformative wave of scientific entrepreneurship, as deep-tech startups emerge to tackle challenges tailored to the continent's realities. While digital apps have dominated much of the innovation landscape, a growing number of ventures are leveraging breakthroughs in science......

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