Thursday 04 - 15:20
Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reported mixed performance across the country’s secondary sector during the first quarter of 2026, while forecasting moderate growth for the second quarter. The assessment covers manufacturing, extractive industries, energy, environmental services, and construction, based on quarterly......
Egyptian hospitality group Pickalbatros Hotels & Resorts is preparing a significant expansion in Morocco through a major investment initiative supported by the International Finance Corporation, the private-sector financing arm of the World Bank Group. The proposed package includes financing of up to $165 million and could eventually rise......
Morocco’s continuing workforce training system is failing to reach the vast majority of businesses despite broad participation in its funding mechanism, according to a new assessment by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The report warns that structural weaknesses are limiting access to training programs and reducing their......
Morocco’s economy is expected to expand by 5% in 2026 after an estimated growth rate of 4.6% in 2025, supported by a recovery in agricultural production and continued investment in major infrastructure projects. The latest economic outlook projects that growth will moderate to 3.9% in 2027 but remain above recent levels despite increasing......
Tamwilcom has unveiled its 2026-2030 strategic roadmap, known as “Jossour 2030,” with the goal of mobilizing MAD 300 billion in financing and generating MAD 170 billion in commitments over the next five years. The Moroccan public financial institution also seeks to stimulate more than MAD 60 billion in private investment while......
Morocco continues to position itself as a key ally of Mali, reinforcing bilateral relations under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, according to statements made by Malian officials during a pan-African media forum held in Bamako. The Malian Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Administrative Modernization, Alhamdou Ag Ilyene,......
The United States is considering the imposition of additional tariffs on several countries, including Morocco, over allegations related to insufficient measures against forced labor in global supply chains. According to a report by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Morocco is among 54 economies accused of failing......
Moroccan international Zakaria El Ouahdi has been unable to travel with the national team delegation to the United States for the preparations ahead of the 2026 World Cup due to a visa-related administrative issue. While the rest of the Moroccan squad successfully departed from Rabat-Salé airport, the player was forced to remain in......
Morocco has achieved significant legal advances for women over the past two decades, yet structural gender inequalities continue to persist and reproduce themselves, depriving the country of a substantial portion of its economic and social potential, according to a new analysis by former minister Nouzha Chekrouni. The Senior Fellow at the......
Malta has undergone an international review of its radiological safety and nuclear security framework conducted by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the participation of experts from several countries, including Morocco. The mission took place from May 24 to June 3 under the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS), which......
Mental health has long been pushed to the sidelines, yet it now occupies an increasingly prominent place in global societal debates. Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and addictions affect more people than ever, across all ages and social backgrounds. In Morocco however, many still hesitate to speak openly about their psychological suffering,......
The city of Fes will host an international conference in November dedicated to the social and solidarity economy, bringing together researchers, experts, and policymakers to discuss its evolving role in Africa and around the world. Scheduled for November 27 and 28, the event will focus on the theme “Dynamics of the social and solidarity......
The artisan sector in Morocco has undergone a major structural shift with the creation of 272 professional corporations across the country under the framework of law 50.17. The initiative aims to formalize craft activities, improve organization within trades, and strengthen professional representation in a sector that spans hundreds of occupations. Authorities......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
