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Morocco earmarks $623 bln in aid to RAM

Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, will receive 6 billion dirhams (623 million dollars) from the government as part of a bailout plan. Speaking to members of the Upper House, Finance Minister Mohamed Benchaaboun said that the aid is part of state assistance to public enterprises in disarray […]

Morocco’s youth protests, a wake-up call for more inclusive policies

The Moroccan government is facing one of its most serious challenges in recent years, as youth-led protests erupt across the country. Sparked by frustration over unequal access to public services, the demonstrations have escalated into violent clashes in marginalized regions that have long been left behind by the rapid development seen in major urban centers. […]

IEA: Renewables, gas to reshape MENA’s energy future

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has emerged as one of the fastest-growing electricity consumers since 2000, with demand tripling by 2024, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Rising populations, urbanization, and industrialization have fueled this surge, prompting governments to accelerate diversification of their energy mixes. The report […]