Proportion of Women in Moroccan Parliament Rises to 21%

Following the October 7 general elections, women’s percentage at the House of Representatives slightly rose to account for 21% of seats compared to 17% in the 2011 elections. The number of seats occupied by women in the Moroccan parliament stands at 81 out the 395 total seats, of whom 71 made it to the House […]

Morocco’s Manufacturing Output Rises 4% in Q4 2025, Led by Pharmaceuticals and Transport Equipment

Morocco’s industrial sector closed 2025 on a solid footing, with the manufacturing production index — excluding petroleum refining — growing 4% in the fourth quarter compared to the same period in 2024, according to figures released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The expansion was driven by strong performances across several branches. Pharmaceutical manufacturing […]

Morocco boosts security at border crossing with Mauritania

Morocco is tightening control over its southern borders with state-of-the-art technology to keep the Sahara and the whole country at bay from threats posed by terrorist groups and organized crime networks, the Moroccan press reported.   The most-southern tip on the shared borders with Mauritania had long been a haven for dealers until Morocco cracked […]