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Morocco has obtained €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support a large-scale program aimed at expanding and modernizing the country’s airport infrastructure. The initiative, known as the Airport Infrastructure Extension and Modernization Program (PEMIA), seeks to strengthen the competitiveness......

At the heart of economic discussions in Marrakech, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) took center stage during the opening of the 2nd AfCFTA Business Forum, held on December 11–12. Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, emphasized the transformative scope of the agreement while stressing that its......

Renault Group has reaffirmed its commitment to improving labor conditions and supporting worker rights in Morocco through the signing of new collective agreements. These agreements encompass all industrial and commercial entities operated by the group in the country. On Wednesday, Renault signed agreements with the Democratic Confederation......

Morocco’s Competition Council has issued a stark warning about the nation’s lack of strategic grain reserves, leaving the market vulnerable to shocks caused by droughts, global instability, or geopolitical crises. The Council emphasized that building such reserves is critical to ensuring food security and economic stability. In......

Morocco is advancing its transcontinental partnerships to combat terrorism, with a focus on its quadripartite collaboration with France, Spain, and Belgium. This initiative, underpinned by the Quadripartite Agreement, showcases significant progress in addressing global security threats. Speaking at a meeting in Rabat, Hicham Balaoui, Attorney......

Moroccan civil engineer Ouijdane Qacami has achieved global recognition by winning the prestigious Prix Pépite 2025, France’s foremost award for young innovative startups. Her groundbreaking company, Strucmedica, specializes in concrete durability diagnostics, offering cutting-edge solutions to the construction industry. A revolutionary......

The National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has called for urgent measures to ensure adequate housing rights following the collapse of two residential buildings in Fez, which left 22 dead and 16 injured. The tragedy occurred in the Al Massira district’s Al Moustakbal neighborhood between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Local authorities......

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €150 million credit line for Morocco’s Municipal Equipment Fund, aiming to support local development projects across the country. The initiative seeks to enhance infrastructure, climate resilience, and connectivity, with a particular focus on rural areas. According to an official......

Casablanca is gearing up to host the Africa Sports Expo 2025, one of the continent's largest and most influential sports industry events. Scheduled from December 18 to 20, the expo will take place at the OFEC exhibition grounds at the Foire Internationale de Casablanca. This fourth edition promises to attract manufacturers, technology......

Morocco’s women’s national football team has slipped two positions in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, finishing the year in 66th place. The updated standings, released on Thursday, reflect a challenging final stretch for the Atlas Lionesses, who recorded one win, one draw, and two friendly-match defeats. Morocco now......

After a difficult start marked by price pressure and market saturation, Morocco’s Hass avocado season is showing signs of recovery, driven by rising local demand and improving European market conditions. Early tensions in the market The season began with significant challenges as limited volumes and high price expectations prompted......

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,......