BCP closes Belgian legal case with €174 million settlement

The Banque Centrale Populaire group has brought an end to a long-running legal dispute in Belgium through a court-approved financial settlement worth approximately €174 million. The agreement was formally validated by a French-speaking first instance court in Brussels, closing proceedings that had been open since 2018. The case involved......

Morocco expands direct social aid to 3.4 million students

Direct social assistance in Morocco reached nearly 3.4 million students during the 2025-2026 school year, up from 2.7 million the previous year. The announcement was made during a parliamentary session focused on general policy questions. The figures point to a sharp expansion of state-backed support targeting pupils across the education system. Officials......

Morocco pioneer schools show improved learning outcomes nationwide

The government has reported measurable improvements in student performance linked to the expansion of the pioneer schools program across Morocco. Official evaluations conducted by national bodies and independent institutions indicate stronger academic outcomes and improved mastery of core competencies among pupils enrolled in the initiative. The......

Morocco parliament approves reform of urban subdivision law

The lower house of parliament approved a new legal reform updating the framework governing land subdivision, housing groups, and land parceling rules. The vote passed on Monday by a majority of 120 votes in favor, 50 abstentions, and no votes against, signaling broad institutional backing despite political reservations from parts of the opposition. The......

Moroccan parliament approves 22 international agreements across sectors

The Moroccan House of Representatives has unanimously approved 22 draft laws ratifying international agreements covering bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The vote took place during a plenary session and included 17 bilateral agreements and 5 multilateral accords spanning customs, taxation, transport, logistics, maritime regulation,......

Moroccan families press for faster transfer of prisoners from Iraq

Families of Moroccan prisoners held in Iraq are urging authorities to speed up the implementation of a prisoner transfer agreement signed between Rabat and Baghdad nearly a year ago. Relatives say the prolonged delay is worsening humanitarian and health concerns for inmates who have spent years behind bars. The agreement, signed in August......

New Renault Clio arrives in Morocco with hybrid technology

Renault Morocco is preparing to launch the sixth generation of the Renault Clio, one of the country’s most successful compact cars. The new model will go on sale across Morocco on June 22, 2026, bringing a redesigned exterior, upgraded digital features and new powertrain options aimed at strengthening the brand’s position in the......

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......

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