Morocco’s appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as head of government has prompted reactions highlighting the significance of women’s representation at the highest level of executive power. King Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri on September 29, 2026, following the Authenticity and Modernity Party’s victory in the September......
Morocco ranks 45th out of 193 countries in the 2026 World Risk Index, recording an overall score of 12.59 points and placing it in the report’s “high risk” category. The country’s score is just 1.13 points below the threshold for the “very high risk” category, which begins at 13.73 points. The index assesses......
Morocco has been unanimously re-elected to chair the Group of Francophone Ambassadors in Geneva for the 2026–2027 term, with the country represented by its Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva, Ambassador Omar Zniber. The election took place on Tuesday at the Morocco Room......
Paris Saint-Germain are continuing to explore options for strengthening their squad at right-back, with Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi remaining the club’s first-choice player in the position. According to reports, the French champions were unable to complete the signing of a suitable backup right-back during the summer transfer......
Wydad Casablanca will approach its second Botola fixture with a significantly reshaped squad, as coach Paulo Sérgio prepares for a clash with DHJ without several players who would normally feature in his plans. The Casablanca side is dealing with a combination of international commitments, injuries and an internal disciplinary decision,......
The World Bank has highlighted Morocco’s efforts to improve maternal and child nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life, focusing on behavioral change as a key component of the country’s early childhood development strategy. The initiative is part of Morocco’s Social and Behavioral Change Communication strategy for......
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech has spoken about his strong connection to Morocco and the pride he feels when representing the national team, describing his nationality as a fundamental part of his identity. In an interview published by his Brazilian club Botafogo, Ziyech reflected on the decision to play for Morocco and explained that......
The Casablanca Stock Exchange opened Wednesday’s session on a positive note, with Morocco’s main equity benchmark continuing the upward momentum recorded in the previous trading session. The MASI index rose by 0.43% to 17,830.91 points shortly after the market opened, reflecting renewed buying activity across the Moroccan equity......
Yasmina Badou has welcomed the appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s new Head of Government, describing the decision as a significant moment for the country and for Moroccan women. El Mansouri was appointed by King Mohammed VI on September 29, 2026, following the September 23 legislative elections. She was received......
Morocco’s money market remained broadly stable in late September after Bank Al-Maghrib kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2.25%, extending the current period of monetary stability. The central bank’s decision was in line with market expectations and came as policymakers continued to monitor domestic inflation and external......
Health authorities in Morocco’s Chtouka-Aït Baha province have intensified preventive measures following the identification of a limited family cluster of diphtheria, with vaccination and public awareness efforts being expanded across the area. The provincial Vigilance and Monitoring Committee has increased its field operations......
Morocco continues to play a central role in supplying phosphate rock to the European Union, highlighting the North African country’s importance to Europe’s access to a raw material essential for fertiliser production and agriculture. According to the 2026 report of Italy’s Circular Economy Network, Morocco accounts for around......
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has begun consultations on forming Morocco’s next government after King Mohammed VI appointed her head of government on Tuesday, following the Authenticity and Modernity Party’s (PAM) victory in the September 23 parliamentary elections. The PAM secured 97 seats in the 395-member House of Representatives,......
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