Morocco approves 3,000 MW of renewable energy projects in early 2026
Morocco has approved large-scale energy projects totaling around 3,000 megawatts during the first quarter of 2026, marking a significant acceleration in the country’s power sector expansion. The announcement was made during a parliamentary session focused on national energy policy and investment strategy. The projects represent a combined......
Morocco calls for more flexible UN peacekeeping mandates
At a meeting held in Rabat, Morocco urged a reassessment of United Nations peacekeeping mandates to ensure they reflect evolving conditions on the ground. The call was made by Nasser Bourita, who stressed that operations disconnected from current conflict dynamics risk freezing crises rather than contributing to their resolution. Bourita......
Morocco’s poultry sector defends safety standards amid online health concerns
Morocco’s poultry industry is facing renewed scrutiny following the spread of online claims questioning farming practices and food safety standards. Industry representatives and veterinary professionals say the sector operates under strict sanitary regulations and remains subject to continuous monitoring throughout the production chain. The......
Morocco opens $2 billion in extra budget spending amid rising tax revenues
Morocco’s government has approved MAD 20 billion in additional budget credits to finance subsidies, support public institutions, address emergency spending, and respond to recent flood damage in northern parts of the country. The measures were presented before the Finance and Economic Development Committee in the House of Representatives......
GitHub internal repositories breached through malicious VS Code extension
GitHub has confirmed that nearly 3,800 internal repositories were compromised after an employee installed a malicious Visual Studio Code extension, exposing one of the most serious supply chain security incidents to affect a major software development platform in recent years. The intrusion was claimed by TeamPCP, a hacking group linked to......
Alibaba launches powerful AI chip to challenge Nvidia dominance in China
Alibaba has introduced its most advanced artificial intelligence chip to date alongside a new large language model, signaling a stronger push to reduce China’s reliance on foreign semiconductor technology. The announcement took place at the company’s annual cloud summit in Hangzhou, where the group outlined a broader strategy to......
Starlink expansion across Africa triggers sovereignty debate as governments set conditions
Starlink has expanded rapidly across African markets as governments reassess how to regulate foreign satellite internet providers. The service has obtained authorization in more than 30 countries on the continent, marking one of the fastest telecom rollouts in recent years. The expansion has intensified discussions on digital sovereignty,......
Morocco approves banking reform law to strengthen financial stability
Morocco’s lower house of parliament has approved a draft law aimed at reinforcing oversight and crisis management within the country’s banking sector. The legislation targets the legal framework governing credit institutions and the central bank, with a focus on improving early intervention tools and resolution mechanisms for financial......
Casablanca Timeless festival delivers immersive three day music experience
The second edition of the Timeless Festival by U Radio concluded in Casablanca after three days of large-scale performances and immersive cultural programming. Held from 14 to 16 May at Anfa Park, the event transformed the site into a multifunctional festival space designed to merge live music, digital experiences, and social interaction.......
Qatar says Strait of Hormuz remains closed to normal shipping traffic
Qatar’s foreign ministry has stated that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has not returned to normal levels, rejecting suggestions that the strategic waterway is reopening. The announcement highlights continued disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, where only limited vessel movements have......
Cegid inaugurates Cegid Atlas in Casablanca strengthening Morocco role
Cegid has opened its new Cegid Atlas centre of excellence in Casablanca, marking a significant step in its international expansion strategy. The facility is located in Casablanca Finance City and begins operations with 240 employees, reinforcing Morocco’s position within the company’s global operating model. The initiative aligns......
OIM study highlights territorial migration governance progress in Morocco
The International Organization for Migration presented in Rabat the findings of a comparative analysis on the territorial implementation of Morocco’s National Immigration and Asylum Strategy across four regions: Oriental, Souss-Massa, Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma and Béni Mellal-Khénifra. The study examines how......
HSBC chief warns 200,000 staff to adopt AI or risk falling behind
HSBC chief executive Georges Elhedery has told the bank’s 200,000 employees to embrace artificial intelligence or risk being left behind, framing generative AI as a force that will both eliminate and create jobs across the financial sector. He made the remarks during an investor day presentation on Wednesday. Elhedery said the rise......
Solar set to become world’s top energy source by 2032, BNEF says
BloombergNEF said solar power is on track to become the world’s largest source of electricity by 2032, according to its New Energy Outlook 2026 published Monday. The report forecasts that rapidly falling costs and persistent overcapacity in manufacturing will accelerate global deployment of solar energy, pushing it ahead of all other......
Oil market faces panic risk if Hormuz closure extends into June
HFI Research warned that global oil markets could enter a period of “real panic” if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed into the first week of June, as crude inventories continue falling toward critical operational levels and countries accelerate emergency stockpiling efforts. The firm said the market may already have crossed a......