HM King Mohammed VI urges accountability to safeguard public investment
His Majesty King Mohammed VI used the opening of Morocco’s parliamentary session to call for greater accountability and vigilance in public service. Addressing lawmakers, he emphasized the need to align major national projects with social programs to ensure they deliver tangible benefits to all citizens, regardless of region or social......
HM King Mohammed VI calls for accelerated development and equitable growth in Morocco
His Majesty King Mohammed VI formally opened the fifth and final legislative session of Morocco’s 11th Parliament on Friday, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid. In his speech, the King emphasized the importance of achieving equitable growth, fostering local development, and ensuring social and territorial......
Morocco introduces new wheat and flour subsidy framework to enhance market transparency
Morocco has unveiled new regulatory measures governing the purchase and distribution of soft wheat and subsidized flour for the 2025–2026 marketing season, marking a significant reform in its grain subsidy system. The initiative aims to tighten oversight, ensure equitable access to essential food supplies, and bolster transparency within......
Russia strengthens role in Sahara talks as Morocco seeks diplomatic balance
Morocco’s diplomacy has intensified ahead of a crucial United Nations Security Council (UNSC) vote later this month, as Russia’s growing involvement in the Sahara question reshapes the geopolitical equation. On Thursday, Morocco’s ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey......
HM King Mohammed VI emphasizes urgency in addressing jobs, health, and education
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, during the opening of Morocco's autumn parliamentary session, delivered a compelling address urging swift action to advance employment, healthcare, and education. The Monarch stressed that these three sectors are the cornerstone of the nation’s development and key to improving citizens' quality of......
WHO urges Morocco to intensify efforts against rising tobacco use
Morocco is facing growing concern over its high smoking rates, as new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals more than 3.5 million adult smokers in 2024, including around 160,000 women. The findings, published in the WHO report Global trends in tobacco use prevalence 2000-2024, show that 12.6% of Moroccans aged 15 and above......
Morocco allocates MAD 5.4 billion in housing aid by September 2025
Morocco’s government has announced that 66,305 citizens benefited from its housing aid program by the end of September 2025, marking significant progress in the state’s efforts to make homeownership more accessible. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas revealed the data during a press briefing following the weekly cabinet council,......
Morocco’s diplomatic intervention secures release of detained activists from Israeli custody
After several tense days of uncertainty and conflicting reports, Morocco’s liaison office in Tel Aviv successfully negotiated the release of two Moroccan citizens detained by Israeli authorities following their participation in the Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian mission to Gaza. Aziz Ghali and Abdeladim Ben Draoui were among international......
Southern provinces seen as Morocco’s new engine of enterprise growth
At the Morocco-France Economic Forum held in Dakhla, the President of the CGEM Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Amyra Hormatollah, presented a bold vision for Morocco’s southern provinces as a dynamic pillar of national and continental development. She emphasized that the three southern regions, Dakhla-Oued Eddahab, Guelmim-Oued Noun, and Laayoune-Sakia......
Morocco’s diplomacy praised for securing release of citizens detained in Israel
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has commended Morocco’s effective diplomatic efforts that ensured the release of two Moroccan nationals detained by Israeli authorities after participating in a humanitarian flotilla to Gaza. Aziz Ghali and Abdeladim Ben Draoui were among international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla,......
Morocco ranks third in Africa for depression rates in 2025
Behind the everyday smiles, Morocco has emerged as one of Africa’s most affected nations by depression, according to figures from World Population Review, as cited by The African Exponent. In 2025, approximately 2.326 million Moroccans, 6.54% of the population, are experiencing depressive symptoms. This places Morocco third on the continent,......
Youth movement Gen Z212 ignites nationwide protests ahead of royal address
Thousands of Moroccans took to the streets on Thursday under the banner of the Gen Z212 movement, demanding reforms just hours before His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s anticipated address to Parliament. The demonstrations, held across more than twenty cities including Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Fez, Agadir, and Laâyoune, reflected......
Spain’s MEP Montero clashes with EU-Morocco partnership over Sahara
Spanish MEP Irene Montero has sparked controversy in the European Parliament by condemning the EU-Morocco agricultural agreement as “illegal,” accusing the EU of financing Morocco’s “occupation” of Sahara. Her remarks contrast with growing international support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, widely recognized......
Moroccan government pledges dialogue with Gen Z while accelerating key reforms
The Moroccan government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the demands of the youth-led GenZ 212 protest movement, emphasizing ongoing reforms in education, health, and employment. Speaking after the weekly Council meeting, Government Spokesperson and minister delegate for parliamentary relations, Mustapha Baitas, stated that authorities......
Morocco and France strengthen economic ties in southern provinces
Business leaders from Morocco and France convened in Dakhla today for a high-level economic forum aimed at advancing development in Morocco’s southern provinces. The gathering highlights a deepening bilateral partnership, expanding cooperation beyond the Mediterranean toward the Atlantic coast. Morocco’s Investment Minister Karim......