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New law enhances legal safeguards in foster care for abandoned children

On Monday, Morocco’s House of Representatives unanimously passed Bill No. 5.171.22, which amends Article 19 of Law No. 15.01 concerning the foster care (kafala) of abandoned children. The bill, initiated by the Socialist Opposition Group Ittihadie, aims to give individuals seeking to foster abandoned......

Morocco's education reform bill receives cabinet approval

Morocco's cabinet has approved draft law No. 59.21, aimed at reforming the country's education system. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the decision on Thursday, highlighting the bill's alignment with the Constitution, directives from King Mohammed VI, and the strategic reform......

Morocco's strategic positioning in turbulent global trade

Morocco is currently maneuvering through a landscape marked by diplomatic and trade challenges, amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. The year 2025 unfolds with apprehensions regarding international trade, particularly as the U.S. administration under President Trump signals potential tariffs......

EU aluminum wheel tariffs on Morocco signal broader trade tensions with China

Morocco is now caught in the midst of escalating global trade tensions, reflecting a complex geopolitical landscape. The European Commission has recently imposed significant compensatory duties on aluminum wheel exports from Morocco, a move interpreted by experts as a strategic signal aimed primarily......

Morocco's transport overhaul: Preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2030

The Moroccan government has recently approved a decree aimed at modernizing the Highway Code and enhancing traffic regulations in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2030. This adjustment seeks to balance regulation, innovation, and accessibility within the transport sector. In a significant move, the......

Morocco's water reserves bolster agriculture after heavy rains

Morocco has witnessed a significant uptick in rainfall from September 2024 to March 19, 2025, recording a total of 113.9 mm. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas noted that this figure marks an 88.1% increase over last year's rainfall of just 60 mm, although it still falls short of the national......

Morocco achieves 24.7 million beneficiaries under universal health coverage

The number of beneficiaries of Morocco's mandatory health insurance (AMO) has reached 24.7 million, encompassing all available coverage schemes. This announcement was made by Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, following a government......

Morocco secures Australian sheep import deal amid domestic shortage for Eid Al-Adha

Morocco has initiated plans to import 100,000 sheep from Australia to address a significant livestock shortage ahead of Eid Al-Adha. The decision comes as the country faces a 38% decline in national livestock numbers compared to 2016, exacerbated by persistent drought conditions. Government spokesman......

Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......

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