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Burkina Faso: Attack against response unit leaves four dead

An attack against a response unit of the Burkinabe national police in the province of Sanmatenga, in the center-north of Burkina Faso, left four dead, including three policemen, and five injured. The attack was perpetrated by armed men on the Pissila-Gibga axis, said the police in a statement.   Meanwhile, around 20 alleged terrorists were […]

World Bank backs Morocco’s social reforms with $400 million

The World Bank has approved a $400 million loan in support of Morocco’s social protection reforms and strengthening the resilience of households to the pandemic repercussions. This project supports Morocco’s response to the pandemic as well as its plans to build a broad, effective and vital safety net system for vulnerable populations, the World Bank […]

Morocco creates 282,000 jobs as employment indicators improve

Morocco’s economy created 282,000 jobs between the first quarters of 2024 and 2025, according to the latest report from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This marks a significant turnaround after losing 80,000 positions during the same period the previous year. The job growth was primarily urban, with 285,000 new positions in cities offsetting a […]