Morocco’s unemployment falls slightly despite persistent youth and rural challenges

Morocco’s unemployment rate declined marginally to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025, down 0.3 percentage points from 13.1% in the same period last year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). While the improvement breaks recent upward trends, it masks deepening structural vulnerabilities in the labor market, particularly affecting youth, women, and rural […]

Fathi Bashagha to unveil cabinet next week – HoR member

Libya’s designated Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha will present his administration lineup next week to the House of Representative (HoR), a house member has told Libya Observer. Salem Gunidi told the Libyan media that the HoR is expected to convene a session next week on Monday or Tuesday. “The new government will no doubt gain confidence […]

Polish LUG Group opens branch in Laayoune

The Polish LUG group, one of the leading European manufacturers of professional lighting solutions, inaugurated this Monday in Laayoune, its Moroccan branch dubbed “LUG Maroc”. “The opening of this branch in Laayoune reflects our firm belief that Morocco is among the strategic priorities of our group,” said the president of the Polish lighting giant, Ryszard […]