Casablanca region develops 30 desalination stations to combat water stress

The Casablanca-Settat region is implementing approximately 30 desalination stations as part of comprehensive measures addressing water stress and declining rainfalls in recent years, with 17 of 28 planned modular seawater desalination units already operational. Regional Council President Abdellatif Maâzouz confirmed the 400-million-dirham investment during Monday visits to facilities in Berrechid and Settat. The state contributed […]

Europe Should Brace for a New Migrant Crisis – Classified German Report

Europe should brace for a new wave of migrants and refugees said a leaked German intelligence report, estimating the number of migrants waiting in North African countries, Turkey and the Middle East at around 6.6 million. The report, seen by German Bild newspaper, said at least 2.5 million migrants are waiting in North Africa for […]

Investment push widens Morocco’s trade deficit

The ongoing development projects in Morocco meant the country had to import more equipment and semi-finished products in 2024, leading to an expansion of the trade deficit by 7.3% at 300 billion dirhams ($30 bln). Imports at $76.1 billion outweighed exports at $43 billion, the foreign exchange regulator said. Morocco’s leading exports were cars and […]