Wednesday 03 - 15:47
The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates across Africa authorized to process visas, cutting operations from nearly 50 locations to 20. The decision follows an internal directive approved by senior leadership at the State Department and is expected to be implemented in the coming weeks. Officials familiar......
In Casablanca Morocco, mobile payments expanded sharply over the past year as digital financial services gained wider adoption across consumers and businesses. Total transaction value reached MAD 3.9 billion, more than doubling compared with previous levels. The number of operations increased from 9.7 million in 2023 to 19.7 million in 2025,......
Aya Gold and Silver has announced new high grade silver intercepts from its Zgounder mine in Morocco. The results come from an ongoing drilling program focused on deeper exploration zones and areas surrounding current mining operations. The company said the findings reinforce the continuity of mineralization across the deposit. Recent drilling......
Stellantis has committed more than one billion euros to its operations in France, targeting research and development as well as the future production of three electrified Peugeot models. The vehicles are scheduled to be manufactured at the Mulhouse plant starting in 2029, marking a long-term industrial repositioning for one of the group’s......
FIAT has revealed the first official images of two upcoming models, the Fastback and Grizzly, as part of a renewed strategy to strengthen its position in the global SUV segment. Both vehicles target the C segment and aim to expand the brand’s reach in family-oriented mobility across multiple regions. The two models share a global platform......
Food waste has become a structural challenge in Morocco with social and environmental effects. Data from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council indicate that more than four million tons of food are discarded each year. This represents around 113 kilograms per person annually and reflects a persistent imbalance between surplus and need......
The Moroccan automotive market continued its upward trajectory in May 2026, but at a slower pace than earlier in the year. New vehicle registrations reached 23,037 units, marking a 2.81 percent increase compared with the same month in 2025. The figures reflect a market that is still expanding, yet losing some of the momentum seen in previous......
Morocco has appointed 21 new consuls general as part of a 2026 diplomatic mobility operation aimed at renewing its consular network and expanding administrative coverage for Moroccan communities abroad. The appointments followed an open call for applications and account for 35 percent of the kingdom’s consular posts. The new postings......
Morocco’s direct housing assistance program has exceeded 105,000 beneficiaries since its launch in 2024, with young people under the age of 40 making up more than half of recipients. The initiative aims to expand access to homeownership by providing direct financial support to eligible buyers across the country. Officials reported that......
Morocco has placed water sovereignty at the center of its long-term development agenda, framing water management as a core element of national resilience. Officials underlined that water policy now extends beyond technical resource allocation and sits within broader questions of economic stability, food security, and territorial cohesion.......
Morocco is advancing a national strategy to modernize its logistics system and strengthen its role as a trade gateway between Europe, Africa and Atlantic markets. The plan focuses on digital transformation, port expansion and the creation of new maritime routes to improve the speed and efficiency of goods movement. Authorities are prioritizing......
Morocco is using preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup as a driver of economic transformation, aiming to attract investment, accelerate technology transfer, and expand industrial capacity. The strategy builds on growing international interest, with the United Kingdom emerging as a key partner in trade and business development. Officials......
Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, represented His Majesty King Mohammed VI on Wednesday during the national tribute ceremony held in Paris in honor of French philosopher and writer Edgar Morin, who passed away on May 29 at the age of 104. The ceremony took place at the Hôtel National des Invalides under the presidency......
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