Morocco Refines Social Support Program with Data-Driven Targeting System

Morocco is advancing its direct social support system through enhanced data analytics and precision targeting, moving beyond category-based assistance toward household-specific assessments as authorities secure long-term funding for one of the nation’s largest social protection initiatives. Government officials detailed the program’s evolution in November parliamentary responses, outlining how the National Agency for Social Support implements […]

Massive ecstasy seizure at Nador Port sparks police probe

Nador’s police launched an investigation on Wednesday following the discovery of 76,841 ecstasy-type psychotropic pills hidden inside a cargo vehicle that had arrived from a European port. The seizure, carried out by National Police and Customs officers at the city’s port, prompted the Regional Judicial Police Brigade to open a probe under the supervision of […]

Hydrocarbon: ExxoMobil’s ESSO gets two offshore reconnaissance contracts in Morocco

Esso Exploration International Ltd., a subsidiary of U.S. ExxonMobil Corp., signed on Tuesday in Rabat two reconnaissance contracts with Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons (ONHYM). These reconnaissance contracts cover the areas of Safi-Essaouira Offshore and Agadir-Ifni Offshore. The areas are located offshore the cities of Safi, Essaouira, Agadir and Sidi Ifni. The signing of these […]