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Morocco achieves historic 57th position in Global Innovation Index

Morocco has secured its highest-ever ranking in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, advancing nine positions to reach 57th spot among 139 evaluated economies. This historic achievement marks the kingdom’s first entry into the global top 60, demonstrating sustained progress from 75th position in 2020 to current standings that place Morocco fourth among lower-middle-income countries. The […]

Nouakchott in Danger of Being Swallowed by the Sea

Climate change is taking a toll on Mauritania’s capital Nouakchott coupled with rising sea levels, lack of sanitation and rising population growth, Alex Duval Smith wrote for the Guardian from Nouakchott. “Much of the city is at or below sea level, protected from the ocean only by an eroding dune,” deplored Smith who recommended moving […]

Human Trafficking: Morocco completes alignment with international instruments & standards

Morocco marks a new milestone in the development of its legal framework to combat organized crime and human trafficking following the publication of the new Criminal Procedure Code in the Official Gazette on 8 September 2025. This step is part of the country’s efforts to align national legislation with its international commitments. The National Coordination […]