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Morocco halts sand extraction near Algerian border amid escalating tensions

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has suspended sand extraction operations in the “Zone Zero” region along its northeastern border with Algeria, citing concerns that the activities have disrupted natural border markers. The decision, reported by local media, underscores the ongoing sensitivity......

Oncorad Group to invest MAD 3.5 billion in expanding Morocco’s healthcare infrastructure

Private Moroccan healthcare provider Oncorad Group has unveiled plans to invest MAD 3.5 billion in constructing 30 new hospitals across the country by 2028. The ambitious initiative, announced by CEO Redouane Semlali, aims to address the growing demand for medical services and strengthen the nation’s......

Germany and Morocco forge stronger agricultural collaboration at Berlin’s Green Week

Germany and Morocco have taken significant steps to deepen their agricultural partnership during Berlin’s Green Week, a premier international event focused on food security, agriculture, and horticulture. The two nations signed a declaration to establish a joint working group aimed at addressing......

Survey highlights gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry

A new survey from Mediterranean Meetings for Cinema and Human Rights sheds light on the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry. The study found that 80% of participants had either witnessed or experienced gender-based violence during their careers. The most common......

Moroccan households face savings challenges amid economic strain, report finds

A recent study by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that only 11.1% of households are optimistic about their ability to save in the upcoming year. The overwhelming majority, 88.9%, indicate they cannot set aside any money, highlighting the persistent financial difficulties faced......

US thanks Morocco for help in arresting ISIS-linked individual

The FBI has expressed its gratitude to Morocco for its role in the arrest of Alexander Justin White, a 29-year-old man accused of attempting to join ISIS. The arrest took place on December 4, 2024, at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as White was preparing to board a flight to Morocco. His......

‘Better than Illegitimate Pregnancies’: PJD’s Ramid criticizes reforms on underage marriage

The party is critical of the changes to the family code, saying the government should rather focus on issues like spinsterhood, divorce, and declining fertility rates. Mustapha Ramid, a member of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), has sharply criticized the government’s approach to the proposed......

Morocco and Spain: Strengthening ties amid media scrutiny

Morocco and Spain emphasize bilateral relations despite intense media campaign against Rabat Spanish companies in Morocco have invested €2 billion, highlighting the economic significance of the relationship between the two nations. Rabat — Officials from Spain and Morocco continue to underscore......

Morocco hailed as ‘important partner’ for Germany and EU in agriculture

Morocco is described as “an important partner” for Germany and the European Union (EU), particularly in the realm of agriculture, according to Germany’s Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir. Speaking to the press in Berlin on Saturday, Özdemir highlighted......