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Morocco Faces Rapid Aging as Fertility Plummets and Life Expectancy Rises

Morocco is entering an advanced stage of demographic transition, with its population aging at a pace that experts warn could strain health and social protection systems, according to a report recently released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The number of Moroccans aged 60 and over reached 5 million in 2024, up from 3.1 […]

Beijing wants Rabat to use its leverage to ensure success to upcoming China-Africa Forum

The Moroccan government has pledged to work with China and African countries to ensure success to the China-Africa Cooperation forum scheduled in Beijing in September. The pledge was made by Morocco’s top diplomat Nasser Bourita during talks held Wednesday in Rabat with Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun. The Chinese official said […]

Egypt back to state emergency

Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi Sunday declared three month state of emergency following two terrorist deadly attacks on Coptic churches in Alexandria and Tanta. Both attacks were claimed by the Islamic State group. The decision will be introduced to the parliament before approval which is to be made within a week. The Egyptian President convened […]