King Mohammed VI pardons over 5,500 convicts, most of whom small farmers condemned in cannabis-related cases

On the occasion of the anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, commemorated by Morocco on August 20, King Mohammed VI has granted pardon to 5,516 individuals, including 4,831 people who were convicted, prosecuted, or wanted in cases related to cannabis cultivation, the Ministry of Justice announced in a statement. The Ministry […]

Morocco expects strong growth of 5.3% in 2026

Morocco’s economy is expected to grow by 5.3% in 2026, Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa said, pointing to a solid recovery driven by improved agricultural output and steady macroeconomic conditions. Speaking before parliament, Lekjaa said the projection would mark one of the strongest growth performances in recent years outside of the post-COVID rebound, underpinned by a […]

UN-Sahara: Morocco Reaffirms to De Mistura its Clear, Constant & Firm Position

Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita conferred Sunday in New York, on the sidelines of UN General Assembly, with UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura ahead of the UN Security Council meeting on the issue in October. The meeting, attended by Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Omar Hilale, was an opportunity to highlight the international […]