Rabat David-Hale

Election of Parliament Speaker Complicates Benkirane’s Bid to Form Coalition

Leftist MP Habib El Malki of the USFP party was elected Monday Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament amid fears that such a decision may further complicate the stalling formation of a coalition government by Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of the Islamist PJD party. Benkirane was appointed Head of Government by King Mohammed VI […]

Moroccan central bank urges accelerated reforms to sustain growth

Morocco must intensify structural reforms and rethink its economic strategy to maintain resilience in the face of mounting climate risks, fiscal pressures, and social demands, according to the 2024 annual report from Bank Al-Maghrib. The report, presented to King Mohammed VI by the Bank’s Governor Abdellatif Jouahri, was released on the occasion of Throne Day. […]

Ryanair to connect Agadir to seven European countries starting Nov 2021

Ryanair plans to link Morocco’s Atlantic resort of Agadir with destinations in Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and Poland. The company, which announced the setting up of its third African base in Agadir last month, will operate 25 new routes from Agadir to key tourist emitting destinations. The flights will start in November 2021 […]