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Impact of Prolonged Drought on Morocco's Agriculture Sector in 2023

Morocco's crucial agriculture industry faced severe setbacks in 2023 due to an enduring drought that persisted throughout the year, according to new data. A report from the Higher Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals the devastating consequences of the prolonged water shortage, with the agriculture......

Morocco's Vigilant Monitoring of Seismic Activities Following a Devastating Earthquake

Morocco remains steadfast in its commitment to closely monitor seismic activities within its borders through an extensive network of advanced sensors, according to Nasser Jebbour, the head of the National Geophysics Institute's National Center for Scientific and Technical Radio. The implementation......

Realizing Housing Dreams: Nearly 8,000 Moroccans Benefit from New Government Initiative

In response to a novel government initiative providing direct housing support, an overwhelming wave of enthusiasm has emerged, as evidenced by the submission of over 8,000 applications within the initial days of its launch. According to data released by the Ministry of National Planning, Urban Planning,......

Morocco Allocates Excess Cash into Short-Term Investments

In a strategic move, the Moroccan government is actively deploying its surplus funds, committing over 3 billion Moroccan dirhams (equivalent to over $300 million) into short-term debt instruments this week. On Friday, the Treasury and External Finance Department, a division within the Ministry of Economy......

Morocco Experiences a Slight Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Surpassing 24 Million Fully Vaccinated

Morocco has observed a modest rise in COVID-19 cases, with 130 new infections reported over the past week, as per data released by the country's Health Ministry on Friday. The majority of these cases were concentrated in the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region (39 cases) and the Grand Casablanca-Settat region......

Renewable Energy Opportunities: Green Capital Identifies Four Sites for Projects in Morocco

Morocco is making substantial strides in its ambitious pursuit of renewable energy development and the strengthening of economic ties across Africa, as recently revealed by the Polish renewable energy firm, Green Capital. Green Capital has pinpointed four strategically advantageous locations within......

African Cup Bonanza: CAF Boosts AFCON 2023 Prize Purse to $7 Million

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has intensified the competition for the continent's premier national teams by announcing a substantial increase in the prize money for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner. The prize purse now stands at a staggering $7 million, reflecting a 40%......

Morocco’s Economic Growth to Slow by 2.4% in First Quarter of 2024

Morocco's economic growth is expected to decelerate in the upcoming months due to prolonged drought conditions severely impacting the farming industry, states a recent report by the High Commission for Planning. According to the report released on Thursday, Morocco's GDP growth is anticipated......

Two Elected Officials in Morocco Lose Seats Due to Corruption Charges

Two elected officials from Morocco's Chamber of Representatives have lost their seats due to corruption charges, as per a decision by the country's Constitutional Court. Said Zaidi of the PPS party, who previously served as president of the commune of Cherrat, and Abdelkader Boussairi of the......