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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......

Morocco launches nationwide measles vaccination drive amid outbreak concerns

Morocco's health ministry has examined the vaccination status of 8.88 million children under 18 as part of an aggressive campaign to combat a spreading measles outbreak, Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced at a press conference following the government council meeting. The comprehensive......

Meningitis vaccine supply secured for Morocco's 2025 Umrah pilgrims

Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......

Morocco advances anti-corruption efforts, debt reduction, and water management initiatives

The Moroccan government has made significant strides in its anti-corruption agenda, public debt management, and water resource optimization, according to a recent update from government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. Speaking at a press briefing following the weekly government council meeting, Baitas......

Morocco's Tax Program Nets MAD 6 Billion in Treasury Funds

Morocco's voluntary asset disclosure initiative has generated MAD 6 billion for the public treasury from declared assets totaling MAD 127 billion, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas during a Thursday press conference. The program has successfully strengthened relationships between......

Morocco Unveils $1.3 Billion Plan to Combat Youth Unemployment

Morocco's government has launched an ambitious MAD 14 billion ($1.3 billion) initiative to address unemployment challenges, with a particular focus on creating opportunities for young job seekers without formal qualifications. The comprehensive strategy, announced by Economic Inclusion Minister Younes......

Morocco Exempts 164,744 Retirees from Taxes in Landmark Reform

Morocco’s 2025 Finance Bill introduces significant tax reforms, offering relief to retirees by gradually eliminating income tax on pensions and annuities. Starting in 2025, retirees will benefit from a 50% reduction in taxes, with a complete exemption slated for January 2026. Government spokesperson......

Morocco Expands Meat Imports Through Argentina Partnership

Morocco is set to import up to 20,000 tons of red meat—both fresh and frozen—by the end of 2024 as part of its efforts to address domestic supply challenges. The latest move includes a new agreement to import sheep and goat meat from Argentina, broadening the existing beef trade between the......

Tensions Mount as Morocco and Spain Prepare for Potential Border Crisis in Ceuta

As September 30 approaches, Moroccan and Spanish authorities are on high alert, bracing for a possible surge in irregular migration attempts at the border of Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave. Social media calls for a mass border crossing have prompted officials to bolster security measures, echoing......