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Morocco’s Economic Growth Slows to 3.7% in Late 2024

Morocco's economy recorded a growth rate of 3.7% in the final quarter of 2024, a decline from the 4.2% achieved in the same period last year. This slowdown, reported by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), is attributed primarily to a downturn in agricultural output, while non-agricultural sectors......

Locust invasion raises alarm for agriculture in Morocco

Locust swarms have begun to invade multiple regions across Morocco, prompting significant concerns regarding the potential impact on agriculture and food security. This alarming situation follows similar outbreaks in neighboring Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, with locusts now making their way through Moroccan......

Measles outbreak in Morocco raises alarm as virus detected in Brussels sewage

Researchers from KU Leuven have identified a significant presence of the measles virus in sewage water in Brussels, Belgium. The strain, known as genotype B3, is linked to the ongoing measles outbreak in Morocco. Elke Wollants, lab manager at the Rega Institute, reported that the concentration of the......

Spain's financial support to Morocco amid rising military spending

At the beginning of the year, Spain allocated €2.5 million in aid to Morocco to enhance migration control efforts. This financial support, implemented by the International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP), is aimed at strengthening the logistical capacity......

UK and Germany revise travel advisories for the US amid immigration scrutiny

Following a series of troubling incidents involving European nationals, both the United Kingdom and Germany have updated their travel advisories for the United States. These changes come after reports of tourists being detained or returned home due to misunderstandings about their travel purposes or......

Spain targets wealth disparity in new tax control initiative

Spain's tax agency has unveiled an ambitious new plan aimed at scrutinizing individuals whose visible wealth does not align with their reported income. This initiative is part of the Spanish Tax Agency's (AEAT) Tax Control Plan for 2025, which emphasizes the investigation of taxpayers showing......

Morocco Extends Copper Export Control Measures Until 2026

The Moroccan government has decided to extend the pre-authorization system for copper exports until February 18, 2026, according to a circular issued by the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII). This decision aims to strengthen oversight of the export of this strategic metal, continuing measures......

Albania suspends TikTok for a year amid concerns over child safety

The Albanian government has announced a year-long suspension of TikTok, citing concerns over its role in promoting violence and bullying, particularly among children. The decision, made on Thursday, follows increasing reports of harmful content influencing young users. Education Minister Ogerta Manastirliu......

Morocco's measles cases decline amidst vaccination campaign

Morocco's Ministry of Health has reported a sustained decrease in new measles cases, locally referred to as “Bouhmroun,” marking the fifth consecutive week of decline. This positive trend is attributed to ongoing efforts aimed at curbing the spread of the viral disease. From February......