MENA Startup Funding Rebounds to $150 Million in April; Morocco Slips to Seventh Spot

Startup investment activity across the Middle East and North Africa rebounded sharply in April 2026, with total funding reaching $150 million across 27 transactions — a 211 percent increase on the March figure, according to Wamda data. The recovery, while significant in volume terms, was characterized by selectivity and caution rather than a broad return […]

Marsa Maroc posts strong 2025 results as traffic and revenue surge

Morocco’s leading port operator Marsa Maroc closed 2025 with strong operational and financial results, reporting higher traffic volumes, solid revenue growth and major advances in its international expansion strategy. The company handled 67.1 million tons of cargo in 2025, up 6% from the previous year, despite adverse weather conditions in the fourth quarter that temporarily […]

Department of State’s Report Lauds Morocco’s Efforts to Guarantee Civil Liberties

Department of State’s Report Lauds Morocco’s Efforts to Guarantee Civil Liberties The U.S. Department of State’s 2016 Country Report on Human Rights Practices highlights the efforts led by Moroccan authorities to uphold civil liberties. The annual report highlighted Morocco’s commitment to guarantee the freedom of speech and the press noting that “in July the parliament […]