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Millions leave rural Morocco for cities, exposing development imbalance

A recent report by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that internal migration continues to highlight disparities in the country’s development model, with rural areas losing millions of residents to urban centers. The findings underscore the need for more equitable territorial......

Morocco rethinks welfare with direct aid and social protection reforms

Morocco is undergoing a significant transformation in its approach to welfare and social protection, aiming to modernize its support systems while addressing long-standing economic and regional disparities. Central to this shift is the gradual reduction of the Compensation Fund, the country’s hallmark......

Canada slashes tariff-free car imports for GM and Stellantis over production cuts

Canada announced on Thursday it will cut duty-free import quotas for General Motors (GM) and Stellantis by up to 50%, escalating tensions in the North American automotive trade dispute triggered by former President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The decision is a response to both automakers scaling back......

France estimates 700,000 undocumented migrants amid calls for stricter border controls

The French Interior Ministry has estimated that 700,000 undocumented migrants currently reside in the country, highlighting a significant challenge for the government as debates over immigration policies intensify. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez disclosed the figure during an interview on CNews Europe......

Morocco launches program to advance gender equality in public administration

Morocco’s Ombudsman, Hassan Tarek, has unveiled the "Towards an Administration of Equality" initiative, a national program aimed at addressing gender-based disparities in public administration. The program, announced during an institutional forum in Rabat, seeks to identify and reform......

Morocco prioritizes sustainable mobility in its development vision

Morocco, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, has made sustainable mobility a cornerstone of its national development strategy, according to Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water. Speaking at the international seminar “Accessibility and Mobility in Urban and Peri-Urban......

WHO urges Morocco to intensify efforts against rising tobacco use

Morocco is facing growing concern over its high smoking rates, as new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals more than 3.5 million adult smokers in 2024, including around 160,000 women. The findings, published in the WHO report Global trends in tobacco use prevalence 2000-2024, show that......

Morocco’s industrial sector grows 7% in second quarter as manufacturing and mining thrive

Morocco’s industrial landscape demonstrated strong growth in the second quarter of 2025, with overall industrial output rising 7% year-on-year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This performance underscores robust expansion in manufacturing, mining, and energy sectors, buoyed......

US tourism declines by 3 million visitors under Trump’s presidency

The United States has seen a notable decline in international tourism, with over 3 million fewer visitors in the first seven months of 2025, marking a 1.6% drop compared to the same period last year. Experts attribute this downturn to the policies and rhetoric of Donald Trump's administration following......

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