Education

Morocco, through its International Cooperation Agency, is providing 20 scholarships to Kenyan students for postgraduate studies in the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships emphasize scientific, technical, and economic fields, with courses primarily taught in French. Candidates without French......

Morocco’s university system is in crisis. As the number of graduates rises each year, so does the number of unemployed among them. The paradox is hard to miss: the more degrees our universities award, the more disconnected they seem from the country’s real needs. Should we really be surprised,......

A recent article in the Spanish newspaper El Debate highlights Morocco’s efforts, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, to preserve the cultural identity of its diaspora in Spain, especially in Catalonia. This initiative is centered around the Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture Program (PLACM),......

Morocco is taking significant strides to enhance its video game industry through two pivotal partnership agreements aimed at fostering sector development in the North African nation. These agreements represent a crucial milestone in the country's ambition to cultivate this promising sector. The......

Morocco’s National Education Minister, Mohamed Saad Berrada, recently addressed the alarming rise in school violence, emphasizing that this issue reflects broader societal tensions. Speaking before parliament on April 28, he highlighted a comprehensive national response aimed at addressing the......

The National Committee of Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students has issued a strong open letter to Health Minister Amine Tahraoui, demanding urgent reforms and accountability for unmet commitments outlined in a settlement agreement signed last November. This correspondence highlights escalating frustrations......

The OCP Foundation's recent activity report highlights its significant social, educational, and economic contributions throughout 2024, focusing on Morocco and extending its reach across Africa. In 2024, the Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to fostering growth and community development. Guided......

The academic cooperation between Morocco and France is poised for a robust revitalization, as highlighted by Valérie Pécresse, President of the Île-de-France region, during her visit to Rabat. Following a meeting with Azzedine El Midaoui, Morocco's Minister of Higher Education,......

Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI) and the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering collaboration in digital humanities, Arabic and Islamic studies, and ethical artificial intelligence. The partnership seeks to enhance cooperation in......

The Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Digital Exchange Program has officially opened applications for its 2025 edition, offering a distinctive 10-week online experience aimed at youth worldwide. This year, the program centers on the theme of education, targeting teenagers aged 14-17 and young adults aged 18-24.......

The national education sector in Morocco is set to face further disruptions as the National Coordination of "Cellule 10" teachers has announced a two-day nationwide strike on April 10 and 11. This action will be accompanied by a sit-in outside the Ministry of National Education in Rabat. This......

Morocco's cabinet has approved draft law No. 59.21, aimed at reforming the country's education system. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the decision on Thursday, highlighting the bill's alignment with the Constitution, directives from King Mohammed VI, and the strategic reform......

The Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, in collaboration with UNESCO, has inaugurated the “Youth Labs” program aimed at fostering young researchers. This pioneering initiative marks Morocco as the first country globally to adopt this UNESCO program, titled “Youth......