Technology

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), has named Brigadier General Abdellah Boutrig as the Director General of Morocco’s Information Systems Security Directorate (DGSSI). The appointment reflects the country’s ongoing commitment......

Russia has proposed sharing its advanced expertise in safeguarding energy infrastructure against cyberattacks with Morocco. The offer came during the third meeting of the Morocco-Russia working group on energy cooperation, underscoring both nations’ commitment to enhancing their energy sectors......

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......

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 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......

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,......

Agadir has taken a significant step towards digital transformation by announcing plans to implement a Unified Intelligent Command Center (CCIU) with an AI chatbot interface. The city has issued a call for tenders to select a provider for the project, which has a budget exceeding MAD 5 million ($500,000). Enhancing......

A powerful Android Trojan known as PlayPraetor has infected over 11,000 smartphones worldwide, with Morocco emerging as the only African country targeted so far in this growing cyber threat. The malware spreads through fake Google Play pages and deceptive social media ads, primarily affecting users in......

Vertical Aerospace has announced a collaboration with Spanish aerospace company Aciturri Aerostructures to manufacture airframes for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The partnership leverages Aciturri’s production facility in Morocco and aims to advance sustainable......

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......

Nokia has announced its contract to supply cutting-edge technology for the Medusa submarine cable, a landmark project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity between Europe and North Africa. The Finnish telecommunications giant will deploy its 1830 GX platform and ICE7 coherent optics, enabling efficient,......

The National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT) has officially granted 5G licenses to Morocco’s three main telecom operators: Maroc Telecom, Inwi, and Orange. This decision marks a significant step in the country’s digital transformation. According to the ANRT's latest report,......

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......