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Morocco is continuing to modernize its police infrastructure as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening proximity policing and diversifying security services across the country. The Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) has reported major progress in upgrading facilities, training structures, and operational capabilities......

Morocco has significantly strengthened its tourism infrastructure over the past two years, increasing its accommodation capacity by 43,000 beds, according to figures released by the Moroccan Society for Tourism Engineering (SMIT). This growth is part of the national tourism roadmap for the 2023–2026 period, which aims to modernize the......

Local authorities in the province of Chichaoua have stepped up efforts to restore road access following heavy snowfall caused by recent severe weather conditions. The snowfall led to the blockage of several roads, particularly in mountainous and rural areas. Significant mobilization has been recorded in the commune of Aït Haddou Youssef,......

Tensions have emerged between Manchester United and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) following the early release of defender Noussair Mazraoui ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Moroccan international joined the national team’s training camp in Morocco while his club was preparing for a Premier League match against......

The pharmaceutical sector in Morocco is increasingly moving beyond its traditional role as a pillar of public health. Over the years, it has become a strategic space for capital concentration, where value is created, consolidated and transferred through large-scale financial operations, often with limited public scrutiny. The near-total acquisition......

Rabat, Morocco — Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has provided an update on the ongoing severe weather conditions affecting several parts of the country, highlighting potential risks and urging heightened vigilance. According to the DGM, the current winter weather episode is marked by intense rainfall and......

ACWA Power and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $5 billion framework agreement aimed at accelerating large-scale projects in the energy and water sectors across Africa. The deal, finalized during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, underscores the urgent need to address Africa’s energy and water deficits while fostering......

The city of Safi is facing growing concern after exceptionally severe floods caused significant human and material losses. The disaster resulted in dozens of fatalities and widespread damage to public infrastructure and private property, prompting civil society organizations and political parties to call for Safi to be officially declared......

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing Morocco’s subdued inflation and firm economic growth as reasons for maintaining monetary stability. The decision was announced during the central bank’s final quarterly board meeting of 2025, held in Rabat. Low inflation and economic recovery Inflation......

Morocco has solidified its position as a key contributor to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, with sixteen elements recognized worldwide. The most recent addition, in December 2025, celebrates the Moroccan Caftan, underscoring the country’s commitment to preserving its rich and diverse cultural legacy. Since 2008, Morocco......

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has projected Morocco’s economic growth to hit 5% in 2025, driven by robust non-agricultural activity and a recovery in agriculture. The central bank presented this outlook during its final quarterly board meeting in Rabat. Growth is expected to remain solid in the medium term, averaging 4.5% through 2026 and 2027,......

The Ain Sebaâ First Instance Criminal Court has sentenced Moroccan influencer Soukayna Benjelloun to three months in prison and a fine of 100,000 dirhams in a defamation case filed by her ex-husband. Benjelloun, who gained fame on social media for sharing details about her divorce and personal experiences, faced legal action following......

The seventh session of the Joint Commission on Economic, Trade, and Technical Cooperation between Morocco and China took place on Tuesday in Beijing. The session, part of the ongoing strategic partnership established in 2016, was co-chaired by Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and China’s Vice Minister of......