Breaking 13:10 Morocco expands direct social support program with 51 billion dirhams distributed 13:03 Morocco secures €250 million to upgrade drinking water infrastructure 11:26 World Cup 2026: Latest updates on injuries to Ezzalzouli and Mazraoui 10:30 Morocco emerges as a strategic hub linking Indian industries to Europe and Africa 10:16 Morocco economy grows 4.9 percent on agriculture rebound and investment surge 07:47 The XI of the Week: Between World Cup fever and rising momentum ahead of the legislative elections 16:30 Moroccan universities gain recognition in the CWUR 2026 global rankings 16:15 Moroccan poultry farmers warn of deepening crisis in the chicken industry 15:45 Morocco strengthens regional healthcare governance through territorial health groups 15:40 African media forum in Bamako pushes narrative sovereignty 15:32 UN envoy begins regional tour on Western Sahara talks 15:18 Police shoot aggressive dog after attack at Azrou station 15:11 Morocco reports progress in education reform and student achievement 15:09 Tahar Ben Jelloun warns of cultural loss as artisans disappear 14:52 Morocco raises duty free allowance for marhaba 2026 travelers 14:35 Xpeng enters Morocco completes North Africa EV push 14:17 Morocco unveils new labor survey as unemployment reaches 10.8% 14:15 Turkish automotive supplier considers Morocco for its first overseas manufacturing facility 13:54 Morocco expands therapeutic cannabis sector with 140 approved products 13:45 Royal Air Maroc launches recruitment drive for 96 airline pilot positions 13:38 OCP launches MAD 5 billion bond to fund green transition

Morocco expands direct social support program with 51 billion dirhams distributed

Morocco’s direct social support program reached 3.9 million families by the end of 2025, according to the annual report of the National Agency for Social Support submitted to King Mohammed VI. Since the initiative was launched in December 2023, a total of 51 billion dirhams has been distributed nationwide. The program has benefited around......

Morocco secures €250 million to upgrade drinking water infrastructure

Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has secured financing worth €250 million, equivalent to nearly 2.8 billion Moroccan dirhams, from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize the country's drinking water production infrastructure. The letter of intent was signed on......

World Cup 2026: Latest updates on injuries to Ezzalzouli and Mazraoui

Morocco’s preparations for the World Cup 2026 have been disrupted after key players Abde Ezzalzouli and Noussair Mazraoui picked up injuries during a friendly match against Norway that ended 1–1. The Moroccan national team suffered a setback as both players were forced to leave the pitch during the final preparation match ahead......

Morocco emerges as a strategic hub linking Indian industries to Europe and Africa

Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as a key industrial and logistical gateway connecting Indian companies to both European and African markets, according to analysis published by the Indian newspaper The Economic Times. Citing a recent report from the African Development Bank on industrialization in Africa, the article highlights......

Morocco economy grows 4.9 percent on agriculture rebound and investment surge

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......

The XI of the Week: Between World Cup fever and rising momentum ahead of the legislative elections

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......

Moroccan universities gain recognition in the CWUR 2026 global rankings

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......

Moroccan poultry farmers warn of deepening crisis in the chicken industry

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 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......

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