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Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has introduced a new mobile application designed to assist Moroccan pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season, as authorities prepare for the departure of around 34,000 nationals to Saudi Arabia later this month. The platform, called “Rakb Al Hajj,” forms part of a broader effort to modernize......
Morocco is set to become the first African country to join the governance structure of TV5MONDE, marking an important step in the Kingdom’s growing presence within international francophone media institutions. The global French-language television network announced that Morocco had officially expressed its intention to participate in......
Sami Yusuf will return to the Fès Festival of World Sacred Music for two performances scheduled on June 6 and 7, 2026, at the historic Bab Makina. The concerts will headline the 29th edition of the festival and mark the first time the artist performs twice during the same edition. Organizers expect strong attendance as the singer remains......
Bank of Africa signaled a broader transformation in Morocco’s banking sector when it rebranded from BMCE in 2020. The change reflected more than a new corporate identity. It illustrated the growing ambition of Moroccan financial institutions to position themselves as regional banking groups capable of connecting markets across Africa......
Fouzi Lekjaa said Morocco’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite mounting international instability and rising energy prices, as the government projects economic growth above 5.3% in 2026. Speaking before the House of Councillors in Casablanca, the minister said the first four months of implementation of the 2026 Finance......
The Africa Forward summit in Nairobi brought together heads of state, investors and senior officials on 11 and 12 May 2026 with a focus on accelerating concrete economic partnerships across the continent. The meeting, co-chaired by Kenya and France, placed emphasis on investment-driven cooperation in sectors ranging from energy and digital......
African policymakers, researchers and mining experts are intensifying calls for local transformation of critical raw materials as global competition for strategic minerals accelerates. During a conference held in Rabat by the Policy Center for the New South and the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute, participants examined the challenges......
Spanish exports of meat and processed meat products fell by 13 percent during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker international demand and major changes across key export markets. Data from Spain’s agricultural export monitoring system showed total overseas shipments reached 393,585 tonnes between January and March, while March......
Morocco and Ecuador moved to strengthen their diplomatic and economic cooperation during high-level talks held in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Ecuadorian minister Luis Alberto Jaramillo, who oversees production, foreign trade, investments and fisheries. The meeting reflected a shared effort to expand bilateral......
A delegation of Italian companies specializing in glass processing technologies visited Casablanca from May 4 to May 7 as part of an economic mission aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation between Morocco and Italy. The initiative was organized by ITA – ICE Agenzia in partnership with GIMAV to support the expansion of Italian......
Morocco’s Under-17 national team has stepped up its training schedule ahead of the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, entering the final phase of preparation at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The squad is working under structured sessions designed to build intensity, cohesion, and tactical discipline before the start of the continental......
Google has announced that its artificial intelligence platform, Gemini, will serve as the official technology sponsor of the national football teams of Iraq and Morocco, marking a new step in the integration of AI into international sports. The partnership aims to enhance fan engagement and modernize the way supporters interact with their......
Morocco officially assumed the presidency of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on Monday for a one year mandate under the African Group, reinforcing the country’s growing diplomatic role in multilateral security institutions. The position will be held by Morocco’s ambassador to the......
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