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Moroccan healthcare unions pause strike amid progress on July agreement

Morocco's healthcare sector saw a significant shift as national union coordinators suspended their planned strike, choosing instead to focus on implementing the existing July 23, 2024 agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. The decision followed a productive meeting in Rabat......

Tensions rise in Morocco’s health sector as nationwide strikes loom

Protests within Morocco’s healthcare system are reaching a critical point, as the National Health Sector Collective has called for a series of nationwide strikes scheduled for January 29-30 and February 4-6, 2025. This escalation comes on the heels of recent demonstrations, including a national......

Strategic appointments signal Morocco's administrative evolution

Morocco's Government Council has approved several high-level appointments across key ministries and institutions, marking significant changes in the nation's administrative landscape. Samira El Malizi has been appointed as director of Morocco's National Library (BNRM), transitioning from......

Nationwide Healthcare Disruption Looms as Moroccan Public Sector Doctors Launch Extended Strike

Public sector doctors across Morocco are initiating a comprehensive three-week protest campaign to address unresolved labor concerns, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing healthcare dispute. The Independent Union of Public Sector Doctors has announced a national strike scheduled for December......

Rabat Municipality Audit Uncovers Payments to Ghost Employees and Management Irregularities

A recent audit conducted by the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Regional Council of Accounts has revealed significant administrative and human resources issues within Rabat Municipality during the tenure of former Mayor Asmaa Rhlalou. The audit, which examined municipal operations up to February 2023,......

Morocco's Public Sector Set for Transformation with World Bank's $600 Million Boost

In a significant move to enhance public services and modernize governance, Morocco has secured a $600 million loan from the World Bank. This substantial financial injection, divided into two distinct programs, aims to revolutionize the country's public sector and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The......

World Bank Unlocks $600 Million to Bolster Moroccan Public Sector Performance

The World Bank has approved a substantial $600 million financing package aimed at strengthening public sector performance, enhancing inclusivity, and improving the quality of public services in Morocco. This strategic decision underscores the bank's commitment to supporting the North African nation's......

Alleviating Inflation's Strain: Wage Increases Offer Partial Respite

As the Kingdom contends with inflation spurred by an energy crisis compounded by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has markedly affected raw material prices in Morocco, the steady uptick in prices has not been met with a corresponding uptrend in wages, leading to a decline in household purchasing power.......

Moroccan Government Announces Wage Increases and Tax Relief for Workers

The Moroccan government has unveiled a significant package of wage increases and tax reforms designed to improve the financial well-being of public sector employees and workers across various industries. This announcement follows a series of social dialogue meetings held in April, highlighting the government's......