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The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has called for urgent measures to ensure adequate housing rights following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which left 22 dead and 16 injured. The tragedy occurred in the Al Massira district’s Al Moustakbal neighborhood between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Local authorities......

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €150 million credit line for Morocco’s Municipal Equipment Fund, aiming to support local development projects across the country. The initiative seeks to enhance infrastructure, climate resilience, and connectivity, with a particular focus on rural areas. According to an official......

Casablanca is gearing up to host the Africa Sports Expo 2025, one of the continent's largest and most influential sports industry events. Scheduled from December 18 to 20, the expo will take place at the OFEC exhibition grounds at the Foire Internationale de Casablanca. This fourth edition promises to attract manufacturers, technology......

Morocco’s women’s national football team has slipped two positions in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, finishing the year in 66th place. The updated standings, released on Thursday, reflect a challenging final stretch for the Atlas Lionesses, who recorded one win, one draw, and two friendly-match defeats. Morocco now......

After a difficult start marked by price pressure and market saturation, Morocco’s Hass avocado season is showing signs of recovery, driven by rising local demand and improving European market conditions. Early tensions in the market The season began with significant challenges as limited volumes and high price expectations prompted......

Morocco has secured $1.77 billion in funding from the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) during the 2025 fiscal year, positioning itself as the 8th largest IBRD borrower globally. This achievement underscores the country’s growing economic collaboration with the multilateral institution. Morocco’s......

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, sent a message of condolences to HM King Mohammed VI following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which resulted in 22 fatalities and left 16 people injured. The injured were transferred to the city’s university hospital for treatment. According to the Qatari press,......

The African Development Bank (AfDB) board approved on Wednesday in Abidjan a €150 million credit line to Morocco’s Communal Equipment Fund (FEC) to finance new investment and sustainable infrastructure projects. The initiative aims to promote inclusive development and strengthen local territorial growth. According to the AfDB,......

Brahim El Othmani, chairman of the General Mutual Fund for Public Administration Staff (MGPAP) in Morocco, has been unanimously reelected for a second term as president of the African Mutuality Union (UAM). The announcement came during the 5th General Assembly of the African Confederation of Mutual Societies, held on Wednesday in Rabat. During......

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Rabat refuted circulating social media claims alleging the detention of relatives of the “victims of the Leqliaa events.” According to an official statement, the information is entirely unfounded. The prosecutor explained that on December 9, 2025, a group of individuals from......

Casablanca’s wholesale market and municipal slaughterhouses reported generally stable prices this week, with noticeable declines in certain vegetables and red meat, according to the weekly bulletin by Casa Prestations on December 10, 2025. Meanwhile, oranges recorded a price increase. Winter appears to be influencing the drop in some......

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, ahead of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Under the agreement, ONCF will serve as the official sponsor of the tournament, demonstrating its commitment to......

Morocco and Germany are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership as senior officials from both countries met in Berlin to discuss new areas of cooperation and investment. The talks brought together Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, and Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic......