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King Mohammed VI & President Macron Open New Chapter in Moroccan-French Exceptional Partnership

King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron opened a new chapter in the long history between France and Morocco, by elevating their bilateral ties to higher level so that they can take up common regional and international challenges. The two Heads of State signed on Monday at the Rabat Royal Place a joint Declaration […]

S&P Global Ratings maintains Morocco’s rating at BB+, says economic outlook remains stable

S&P Global Ratings maintained Morocco’s rating unchanged at BB+ for the second year, citing the country’s strong sovereign credit, and projected that Moroccan economy will expand by 1.4% this year, after bouncing back by 7.9% in 2021. Representing the country’s ability to meet its financial obligations, the S&P rating shows that Morocco’s creditworthiness is largely […]

Excessive Speed to Blame for Morocco’s Tragic Train Derailment

Excessive speed of 158 km/h was to blame for the train derailment in Bouknadel, a town near Rabat, which left seven people dead and 125 others injured on October 16, the general prosecutor’s office at Salé first instance court said. The driver was arrested and will be tried on charges of involuntary homicide, the prosecutor […]