Morocco strengthens regional healthcare governance through territorial health groups

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......

African media forum in Bamako pushes narrative sovereignty

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......

UN envoy begins regional tour on Western Sahara talks

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......

Police shoot aggressive dog after attack at Azrou station

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 reports progress in education reform and student achievement

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......

Tahar Ben Jelloun warns of cultural loss as artisans disappear

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 raises duty free allowance for marhaba 2026 travelers

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 enters Morocco completes North Africa EV push

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 unveils new labor survey as unemployment reaches 10.8%

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......

Turkish automotive supplier considers Morocco for its first overseas manufacturing facility

Turkish automotive supplier Arıkan Otomotiv is evaluating Morocco as a potential location for its first manufacturing facility outside Türkiye, marking a significant step in the company’s international expansion strategy. The project remains under study, but it reflects the growing interest of global automotive suppliers in Morocco’s......

Morocco expands therapeutic cannabis sector with 140 approved products

Morocco has strengthened its position in the regulated therapeutic cannabis industry, with more than 140 cannabis-based products now manufactured domestically and officially registered with the Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products. The products are distributed through more than 600 authorized sales points across the country, reflecting......

Royal Air Maroc launches recruitment drive for 96 airline pilot positions

Royal Air Maroc (RAM), through its subsidiary Atlas Multiservices, has announced a major recruitment campaign aimed at hiring 96 airline pilot candidates in Casablanca. The initiative forms part of the airline's efforts to strengthen its workforce and support the continued development of its flight operations. The recruitment program......

OCP launches MAD 5 billion bond to fund green transition

Morocco’s OCP Group is preparing to raise up to MAD 5 billion through a perpetual subordinated bond issuance to finance the next stage of its industrial, energy, and environmental transformation strategy. The operation, approved by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, will be offered exclusively to qualified Moroccan institutional......

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