Morocco’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 13 Percent as Economy Creates Nearly 200,000 Jobs

Morocco’s unemployment rate declined to 13% in 2025, falling 0.3 percentage points from the previous year as the national economy generated 193,000 new employment positions, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The improvement reflects divergent urban-rural dynamics and concerning trends among specific demographic segments. The unemployment decrease manifested differently across […]

Libya: UN Envoy Pushes Electoral Roadmap as Dbeibah Backs Path to National Polls

Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, on Sunday, April 26, briefed Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah on progress in implementing an UN-backed roadmap aimed at ending the country’s political deadlock and paving the way for direct elections. The discussions focused on the initial phase of the plan, including finalizing electoral laws […]

Morocco tops fresh produce exporters to Spain

Morocco has strengthened its position as Spain’s top supplier of fresh produce in 2024, with exports reaching 801 million euros from January to October, up 13% from the same period a year earlier, Spain’s fresh produce association (FEPEX) said. Nearly a quarter of Spanish imports of fruits and vegetables were supplied by Morocco, FEPEX said […]