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Morocco has secured $1.77 billion in funding from the World Bank’s International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) during the 2025 fiscal year, positioning itself as the 8th largest IBRD borrower globally. This achievement underscores the country’s growing economic collaboration with the multilateral institution. Morocco’s......

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, sent a message of condolences to HM King Mohammed VI following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which resulted in 22 fatalities and left 16 people injured. The injured were transferred to the city’s university hospital for treatment. According to the Qatari press,......

The African Development Bank (AfDB) board approved on Wednesday in Abidjan a €150 million credit line to Morocco’s Communal Equipment Fund (FEC) to finance new investment and sustainable infrastructure projects. The initiative aims to promote inclusive development and strengthen local territorial growth. According to the AfDB,......

Brahim El Othmani, chairman of the General Mutual Fund for Public Administration Staff (MGPAP) in Morocco, has been unanimously reelected for a second term as president of the African Mutuality Union (UAM). The announcement came during the 5th General Assembly of the African Confederation of Mutual Societies, held on Wednesday in Rabat. During......

The Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Rabat refuted circulating social media claims alleging the detention of relatives of the “victims of the Leqliaa events.” According to an official statement, the information is entirely unfounded. The prosecutor explained that on December 9, 2025, a group of individuals from......

Casablanca’s wholesale market and municipal slaughterhouses reported generally stable prices this week, with noticeable declines in certain vegetables and red meat, according to the weekly bulletin by Casa Prestations on December 10, 2025. Meanwhile, oranges recorded a price increase. Winter appears to be influencing the drop in some......

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, ahead of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Under the agreement, ONCF will serve as the official sponsor of the tournament, demonstrating its commitment to......

Morocco and Germany are seeking to deepen their strategic partnership as senior officials from both countries met in Berlin to discuss new areas of cooperation and investment. The talks brought together Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of Investment, and Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic......

Belgian-Moroccan kickboxer Jamal Ben Saddik has been handed a four-year prison sentence by the Antwerp Criminal Court after being found responsible for coordinating a kidnapping linked to criminal activity at the port of Antwerp in the summer of 2024. According to the court’s findings, the incident occurred on 1 July 2024, when a port......

Judicial authorities in Fez have opened an investigation to determine the causes and circumstances of the tragic collapse of two adjacent buildings on Tuesday night in the Al Massira neighborhood, located in the Bensouda area. The announcement was made by the public prosecutor at the city’s Court of First Instance. According to officials,......

Moroccan households often face a difficult dilemma when moving to a new home: selling their current property at the right price and time while securing their next purchase. In reality, selling within the desired timeframe is a major challenge, with long negotiations, canceled visits, and buyers who fail to obtain financing. These setbacks......

The Moroccan caftan has officially been added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List, marking a significant cultural achievement for the Kingdom. The announcement was made during the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, held in New Delhi. UNESCO’s decision......

Moroccan researcher and entrepreneur Ouijdane Qacami has been awarded the 2025 Pépite Prize, an annual French distinction celebrating young founders developing innovative startups, Campus France announced on Wednesday. Her startup, Strucmedica, focuses on improving the sustainability of concrete and was selected among thirty outstanding......