Morocco is strengthening its national framework for anticipating and managing disasters and other critical risks, according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The assessment highlights institutional measures aimed at improving coordination, risk analysis and preparedness before major crises......
The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has yet to determine its political position for Morocco’s next political phase, Secretary-General Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah said in Rabat on Wednesday, following talks with appointed Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri. Speaking to the press after the meeting, Benabdallah said discussions......
Morocco is attracting growing attention for its progress in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, with its digital infrastructure, technical expertise and expanding technology projects increasingly seen as potential assets for wider cooperation across the Arab and African regions. Mohamed Ben Amor, director general of the Arab......
Ten years after the shutdown of Morocco’s only oil refinery, the future of the Samir complex remains unresolved. What was once regarded as a cornerstone of the country’s energy infrastructure has become the subject of repeated legal proceedings, unsuccessful takeover attempts and a broader debate over how Morocco should protect......
Morocco’s approach to religious moderation, tolerance and dialogue was highlighted during the International Conference of Grand Imams held in Jakarta from September 25 to 28, bringing together religious leaders, scholars, academics and representatives of religious institutions from several countries. Held under the theme “Mosque......
Morocco maintains a strong investment position in Africa despite a relative decline in returns and a rise in perceived risks, according to the 2026 Africa Risk-Reward Index published by Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa. The 11th edition of the index gives Morocco a return score of 5.14 out of 10 and a risk score of 4.21. Based on......
The outlook for Morocco’s economy remains relatively resilient despite growing volatility in global markets and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Recent forecasts have pointed to continued expansion, supported by public investment, domestic demand and the gradual strengthening of non-agricultural activity. The World Bank has maintained......
Casablanca — Morocco is moving ahead with a major expansion of its airport network after signing a €270 million financing agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the Programme for the Extension and Modernisation of Airport Infrastructure, known as PEMIA. The agreement, signed in Casablanca, brings additional......
For children experiencing rapidly progressing myopia, nighttime contact lenses are emerging as one of the options ophthalmologists can consider to manage the condition while providing clear vision during the day. Known as orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, the technique uses specially designed rigid lenses worn while sleeping to temporarily reshape......
Morocco continues to face significant disparities across several indicators related to education, health and political participation, according to data highlighted in the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Gender Gap assessment. The figures place the country at different positions across the report’s individual dimensions, reflecting......
Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra has strengthened its position in international sustainability rankings after emerging as the highest-ranked Moroccan public university in the 2026 edition of the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings. The results were announced during the 2026 Sustainable University Awards ceremony held in Azerion on September......
Morocco is accelerating efforts to develop a domestic defense industry as international companies and Moroccan firms expand their activities in military manufacturing, aerospace, maintenance, ammunition and unmanned systems. The strategy is gradually shifting the sector beyond the traditional model of equipment imports toward a combination......
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will hear Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) over the disputed outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The hearing is scheduled for October 8 at the CAS headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland. According......
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