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Morocco’s economy expanded by 4.9 percent in 2025, accelerating from 4.4 percent the previous year, according to national accounts. The performance marks the country’s strongest annual growth since the post-pandemic recovery phase. The expansion was driven by a rebound in agriculture and a sharp rise in domestic investment activity. Agriculture......
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws closer and attention turns to the United States, where the Atlas Lions are preparing to compete with the ambitions of football’s greatest nations, the Moroccan platform “Walaw” has chosen to adopt a distinctly sporting tone to revisit the week’s political and governmental news. Through......
Morocco has strengthened its presence in international higher education rankings, with six universities featured in the 2026 edition of the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) Global 2000 list. The achievement reflects the growing visibility of Moroccan universities on the global academic stage and highlights ongoing efforts to improve......
Morocco's poultry sector is facing growing challenges as chicken producers report increasing financial pressure caused by falling farm-gate prices and rising production costs. Industry representatives have warned that the situation is becoming unsustainable for many poultry farms and could have wider implications for the country's......
Morocco continues to advance its healthcare reform agenda through the development of Territorial Health Groups, a governance model designed to improve coordination between healthcare institutions and enhance access to medical services across the country. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to modernize the national healthcare system......
The first edition of the Pan-African Media Forum took place in Bamako from 3 to 6 June 2026, bringing together journalists, media executives, digital experts and institutional representatives. The event placed African media cooperation at the center of discussions under the theme of strengthening links between information actors across the......
Staffan de Mistura, the United Nations Secretary-General’s personal envoy for the Sahara file, has begun a new regional tour aimed at restarting political negotiations under UN auspices. The visit comes at a moment of sustained diplomatic activity and renewed international attention on the long-standing dispute involving Morocco and......
A police officer in Azrou used a service weapon during an incident at the entrance of a police station in the early hours of 8 June. The intervention followed a situation involving a man and a dog that unfolded at the site. A man aged 32 in a state of alcohol intoxication threatened officers with a bladed weapon. He also incited a dog to......
Morocco's government has highlighted significant progress in the implementation of its education reform strategy, emphasizing improvements in student learning outcomes and a notable reduction in school dropout rates. The reforms form part of a broader national effort to strengthen human capital and support long-term social and economic......
Returning to Fès means reconnecting with a deeply personal source of memory, according to Moroccan writer Tahar Ben Jelloun. Speaking at the Forum of the Festival of Fès of World Sacred Music, he reflected on the role of memory, transmission and craftsmanship in shaping a living culture. Through personal recollections and broader......
Morocco has introduced new customs facilitation measures for Moroccans residing abroad ahead of Operation Marhaba 2026. The changes target returning nationals during the annual summer transit period and focus on easing administrative procedures and increasing financial thresholds for exemptions. The customs and indirect tax administration......
Xpeng has officially expanded into Morocco, marking a new stage in its North African growth strategy. The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer opened its first showroom on 1 April at Casablanca Finance City, positioning itself in one of the country’s main financial and commercial hubs. The move strengthens the company’s presence......
Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the first findings from its new labor force survey, EMO2026, which replaces the long-standing National Employment Survey. The new framework provides a broader assessment of labor market conditions and introduces updated measurement methods aligned with international standards. The......
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