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Urgent Reforms Needed for Morocco's Pension System Stability

In a recent critical assessment, the Financial Stability Report highlights pressing issues within Morocco's pension sector, necessitating urgent reforms to ensure its future viability. The report, a collaborative effort by Morocco’s central bank Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the Moroccan Capital Market......

Sharp Decline in Tan-Tan Fish Landings: Industry Faces Uncertain Future

The fishing industry at Tan-Tan's port has encountered significant challenges, with the quantity of pelagic fish landings plummeting by a staggering 63% in the first half of the year, amounting to a mere 7,351 tonnes. By the Numbers: A Grim Report The National Office of Fisheries (ONP) released......

Morocco's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 13.1% in Q2 2024: HCP Report

Morocco's unemployment rate has escalated to 13.1% in the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest report from the Moroccan High Commission for Planning (HCP). This figure represents a 0.7 percentage point increase from the 12.4% recorded in the same period of 2023, highlighting a concerning......

Apple's Sales Resurgence Amid Tech Market Turbulence and AI Investments

In a landscape of fluctuating tech fortunes, Apple has emerged with a positive financial report, showcasing a sales rebound that has caught the attention of uneasy financial markets. The Cupertino-based tech firm reported revenue of $85.8bn (£67.3bn) for the quarter ending in June, marking a 5%......

Harrowing Report Unveils Widespread Sexual Violence in Sudan's Capital

In a deeply disturbing investigation, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has shed light on the horrific prevalence of sexual violence in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, during the ongoing civil war. The report reveals a shocking pattern of abuse, with women and girls as young as nine falling victim to gang rapes......

Brazil Acknowledges Dark Chapter: Official Apology for Post-WWII Mistreatment of Japanese Immigrants

In a poignant ceremony that bridged historical wounds, the Brazilian government formally apologized for the persecution and incarceration of Japanese immigrants following World War II. This landmark acknowledgment, delivered on Thursday, marks a significant step toward reconciliation and sheds light......

Moroccan Airports See Record Passenger Traffic Surge in First Half of 2024

Over 15 Million Passengers Handled Amidst Significant Growth in Air Travel Morocco's aviation sector is celebrating a milestone as its airports handled over 15.1 million passengers in the first half of 2024, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This unprecedented growth, reported......

Alarm in the West Bank: UNICEF Reports Surge in Child Casualties

UNICEF: One Palestinian Child Killed Every Two Days in the West Bank Since October 7 In a stark revelation, a recent UNICEF report has highlighted a grave increase in violence against Palestinian children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since October 2023. The report underscores a significant......

Algerian Official Criticizes Morocco at Polisario Event

In a familiar display of regional tension, Salah Goudjil, President of Algeria’s Council of the Nation, delivered a strong critique of Morocco during the opening of the Polisario Front's "summer university" in Boumerdes, northern Algeria, on July 14. The speech, read by Mohamed Reda......