Moroccan navy – rescue of migrants

Rising Mediterranean Crossings: EU Migration Commissioner announces tougher stance on Libya

The European Union has pledged a firmer stance on illegal migration from Libya following a spike in sea crossings to southern Europe. EU Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner, announced on Tuesday, July 1st, plans to lead a delegation to Libya next week alongside officials from Greece, Italy, and Malta. Their mission is to press Libyan […]

Morocco reports positive 2023 budget execution despite challenges

Morocco’s 2023 budget execution delivered positive results despite complex international and domestic challenges, Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa told Parliament’s Public Finance Control Committee Tuesday while presenting settlement law project 07.25. The global economy showed resilience with inflation declining to 6.6% from 8.6% in 2022, though growth slowed to 3.3% due to persistent crises and escalating […]

Morocco earthquake lifts land up 20cm- Japanese scientists

The 7-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco on September 8 lifted land around the epicenter up 20 centimetres, according to Japanese scientists. Deformation of land was confirmed in an area about 50 kilometres east and west and 100 kilometres north and south of the epicentre, the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan said. Its analysis of the […]