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A high level regional meeting in Bouskoura has placed renewed emphasis on Morocco’s commitment to protecting women who are survivors of violence. Bringing together senior government, judicial and international stakeholders, the event focused on improving the way institutions respond to violence against women and ensuring that support......

Tragedy struck the Moroccan city of Fès as two adjacent buildings collapsed in the Al Moustakbal neighborhood, raising the death toll to 22. Initial reports suggest that the structures, which were authorized for only two floors, were illegally extended to four stories, potentially causing the collapse. Rescue teams, including local......

Renault is exploring the possibility of establishing an electric vehicle production plant in Morocco, with the upcoming Nador West Med port being evaluated as a potential location. The port, slated to open in 2026, has recently been confirmed on schedule by Morocco's Minister of Equipment, Nizar Baraka. This initiative aligns with Renault......

Morocco is set to revolutionize its trade and energy sectors with the inauguration of two major deepwater ports, Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantique, as part of its ambitious infrastructure expansion program. These projects solidify Morocco’s role as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with the global economy. Nador West Med: A new......

A tragic incident struck the city of Fez on Tuesday night when two residential buildings collapsed in quick succession in the Al-Moustakbal neighborhood, part of the Massira area within the Zouggha district. According to initial information from the Health Ministry, 16 people were affected, including four children who lost their lives. The......

A major planning meeting for African Lion 2026, Africa's largest multinational military exercise, is underway in Agadir, Morocco, from December 8 to 12. Representatives from Morocco, the United States, and other partner nations are focusing on interoperability, logistics, and the integration of forces across air, land, maritime, and special......

Airbus has finalized the acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems’ Casablanca facility, marking a significant step in consolidating its global supply chain. Announced on Monday, the deal highlights Airbus’s commitment to Morocco as a “key country” for expanding its aviation manufacturing capabilities, signaling potential future......

French mobility leader Alstom has committed MAD 100 million ($10 million) to expand its industrial operations in Morocco, establishing the first global production line for multi-platform train driver desks. This strategic move strengthens Morocco's position in the global railway value chain. The investment will also create over 200 direct......

Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Omar Zniber, reaffirmed on Monday the country’s leadership in promoting humane and dignified governance in migration. Speaking at the launch of the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) 2026 Global Appeal, Zniber announced Morocco as the first contributor......

The Al Moutmir "From Science to Impact" conference, held on Monday in Benguerir, Morocco, served as a platform to discuss the future of African agriculture. The event focused on the transformative role of advanced technologies and innovative approaches in driving sustainable development across the continent's agricultural sector. The......

Morocco’s Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa has acknowledged serious technical errors in the digital system used to determine eligibility for social assistance, warning that the algorithm may unfairly exclude vulnerable households from receiving government support. Speaking before the House of Representatives, Lekjaa admitted that the Unified......

Morocco’s private vocational training sector has reached a significant milestone, with 1,487 institutes now operating across the country. According to Younes Sekkouri, Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, approximately 740,000 young people are enrolled in vocational training programs......

In 2024, Moroccan households enjoyed a notable improvement in purchasing power, fueled by rising incomes and low inflation rates, as highlighted in newly released national accounts data by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP). Household disposable income surged by 6.7%, reaching MAD 1.059 trillion ($114 billion). This increase......