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Morocco Approves Five Percent Minimum Wage Increase for 2026

Morocco’s government has approved a five percent minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026, for non-agricultural sectors, establishing new legal remuneration thresholds businesses must observe. The Government Council approved the related decree this December, continuing multi-year wage enhancement dynamics. According to the Employment Ministry, the minimum interprofessional guaranteed wage will have progressed 20 percent during […]

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Russia-Africa Forum: Algerian Regime Suffers another Diplomatic Setback

The Algerian regime has suffered another humiliating diplomatic setback after Moscow excluded again Polisario from the Russia-Africa cooperation forum held over the weekend in Cairo. By excluding the separatist group from such an international event, Russia confirms its unwavering position that participation in its forums is open only to sovereign States recognized by the United […]

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Morocco, Mauritania Discuss Strengthened Cooperation in Decentralization, Land Planning

Morocco and Mauritania discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in decentralization and land-use planning during meetings held recently in Nouakchott between governmental officials. Talks covered prospects of developing a roadmap designed to consolidate ties between both countries’ local authorities in local governance, such as public services, urban development, and land-use planning. In a statement to MAP, the […]

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Morocco Listed among Countries with Richest Culture & Heritage in World

Morocco, a Muslim country located in western North Africa, with coastlines on the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, has been recognized among countries having the richest culture and heritage in the world. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Kingdom has a unique mix of Arab, Berber, African and European cultural influences. Unlike many […]

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Russia-Africa Forum: Algerian Regime Suffers another Diplomatic Setback

The Algerian regime has suffered another humiliating diplomatic setback after Moscow excluded again Polisario from the Russia-Africa cooperation forum held over the weekend in Cairo. By excluding the separatist group from such an international event, Russia confirms its unwavering position that participation in its forums is open only to sovereign States recognized by the United […]

Tunisia’s secret pact with Algeria, from security cooperation to political subservience

AFCON 2025: Atlas Lions win their first match 2-0 over the Comoros, making a perfect start, setting a new record

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Lucía Jiménez, advocate for Canary Islands victims of Polisario terrorism, Dies at 60

Lucía Jiménez, a Spanish journalist and human rights activist who spent decades campaigning for recognition of Canary Islands victims of terrorist attacks by the Polisario Front, died suddenly at the age of 60 from a heart attack in Málaga. Jiménez’s name became synonymous with efforts to give voice to civilians targeted during terrorist attacks against […]

U.S. Senate confirms nomination of Duke Buchan as ambassador to Morocco

Morocco’s Khadija Bendam, first woman to be appointed president of International Nuclear Societies Council

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Russia-Africa Forum: Algerian Regime Suffers another Diplomatic Setback

The Algerian regime has suffered another humiliating diplomatic setback after Moscow excluded again Polisario from the Russia-Africa cooperation forum held over the weekend in Cairo. By excluding the separatist group from such an international event, Russia confirms its unwavering position that participation in its forums is open only to sovereign States recognized by the United […]