COVID-19: 27 new cases confirmed in Morocco Tuesday, total stands at 170

In Morocco, Covid-19 has infected 170 people and killed 5, while 6 others recovered, according to the latest tally published on Tuesday afternoon by the Ministry of Health. The Health department announced 27 new cases of the novel coronavirus this Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 170 as of 6 […]

Fitch Ratings: Morocco has Buffers against Pressure on its Finances due to Covid-19

Pressure exerted on Morocco’s current account deficit (CAD) and external finances have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic global shock, Fitch Ratings says. However, the North African country has buffers to manage increased pressures, including recently displayed willingness to adjust the flexibility of the exchange rate regime, adds the international rating agency. Disruptions to […]

Migrant Boat Tragedy: Two Bodies Recovered off Eastern Libya

The Libyan Red Crescent has recovered two bodies following the capsizing of a migrant boat off eastern Libya. In a statement issued on Sunday, 1 March 2026, the organisation confirmed that the vessel overturned in the area between Al-Tamimi and Umm Al-Razm, near Derna. Emergency teams from the Umm Al-Razm branch, supported by colleagues from […]