CNDH places digital technology at the heart of election observation for 2026

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is preparing to modernize its election observation methods ahead of Morocco’s legislative elections scheduled for September 2026. The institution aims to adapt to the growing influence of digital technology and artificial intelligence in democratic processes. Speaking during the opening session......

Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant introduces Morocco’s first Franco-Canadian diploma program

Lycée Français Guy de Maupassant has announced the launch of Morocco’s first Franco-Canadian dual diploma program, offering students a new pathway toward international higher education opportunities. Starting in September 2026, students at the institution will be able to combine the French baccalaureate with the Ontario......

Nostalgia - Beat Lovers returns to Casablanca Vélodrome in 2026

The Nostalgia - Beat Lovers festival will return to the Vélodrome of Casablanca from 18 to 20 June 2026 for its third edition. The event will bring three nights dedicated to music from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Organisers position the festival as one of the major summer cultural gatherings in Morocco. The 2026 lineup brings together......

Tragedy in Fez: death toll from building collapse rises to 15

A tragic building collapse in the Ain Nokbi district of Fez has claimed the lives of at least 15 people, according to local authorities. Five others were injured as rescue teams continued emergency operations following the disaster that shocked residents across the city. The incident occurred in the Hanane El Jerrandi neighborhood, where......

AfDB and OCP sign €450 million green credit guarantee to support sustainable investment program

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the OCP Group have signed a €450 million partial credit guarantee agreement aimed at supporting the company’s large-scale investment program in Morocco. The agreement, signed in Rabat, is designed to facilitate a €530 million green financing package mobilized through major international......

Morocco’s social Aid reform aims to encourage formal employment

The government of Morocco has approved a draft law aimed at reforming the Direct Social Assistance (ASD) system, introducing new measures designed to encourage beneficiaries to join the formal labor market without immediately losing access to financial support. The proposed legislation introduces a temporary monthly bonus for households that......

Applications open for pan-african entrepreneur contest season two

A new call for applications has been launched for the second season of a pan-african television competition dedicated to entrepreneurship. The initiative builds on the success of its first edition, which reached audiences across multiple regions and positioned itself as a platform for emerging business founders on the african continent. The......

Aziz Akhannouch opens national forum on investment and Moroccans abroad in Tangier

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch opened the national forum on investment and Moroccans living abroad, held under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The forum focused on a national strategy to transform diaspora remittances into productive investment that supports growth and job creation. The government said the policy aims......

Morocco’s inflation rate rises to 1.7% in April

Inflation in Morocco increased to 1.7% in April, up from 0.9% in the previous month, according to data released by the national statistics authority. The rise in prices was mainly driven by higher food and transport costs, which continue to have a strong impact on household spending. Food prices, a key component of inflation in the country,......

Wafasalaf marks 40 years of service and unveils its strategic vision to 2030

Wafasalaf, one of Morocco's leading consumer finance companies, marked four decades of operations with a formal institutional evening that brought together shareholders, partners, institutional representatives, employees, and ecosystem stakeholders. The event, themed "40 years of history, between yesterday, today, and tomorrow,"......

AJP expands Meknes factory and strengthens industrial strategy

AJP has inaugurated the expansion of its industrial facility in Meknes. The event brought together government officials, regional authorities, and private sector partners. The company positions this project within a broader investment plan aimed at scaling production capacity and strengthening its agro-industrial footprint in Morocco. The......

Dizzy DROS announces AFLAM album release on May 22

Dizzy DROS has confirmed the release of his new album AFLAM, scheduled for 22 May 2026. The announcement marks a major return for the Moroccan rapper, who has not released a full studio album since his debut project in 2013. The new work signals a renewed phase in his artistic career. AFLAM, which translates to “films” in Arabic,......

Moroccan activists freed after Gaza flotilla interception by Israel

Several Moroccan nationals detained during the interception of a maritime convoy bound for Gaza have been released following days of uncertainty over their status. The group, which included a journalist, was part of a larger flotilla carrying humanitarian participants who attempted to reach the enclave by sea. Their release marks a shift from......

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