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Since ascending the throne in 1999, King Mohammed VI has given priority to women rights and empowerment. Building on previous reforms, Morocco has adopted a draft family code, spurred by King Mohammed VI that is permeated by justice, equality, solidarity, and harmony with the precepts of Islam and universal values. The draft code was presented […]
Following a public tender launched by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), Morocco’s three main telecom operators, Maroc Telecom (Itissalat Al-Maghrib), Orange (Médi Telecom), and Wana Corporate (INWI) have been awarded 5G licenses, the agency announced in a statement. Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, approved the decision after a meeting of the ANRT Board […]
Ghizlane Chebbak, captain of the Atlas Lionesses, has won the Golden Boot of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON Morocco 2024), which concluded Saturday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat at a final that opposed Morocco to Nigeria’s Super Falcons. Ghizlane Chebbak had already received this award in the previous edition, where she was […]
seventeen years after Morocco announced its plan to rely on renewable energies for electricity production, the country has offered a model of hope for countries who are burdened by fossil fuel, thanks to large scale solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects launched under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Morocco has increased its renewable energy […]
A new commentary by Italy’s Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI) warns that European Union migration policies risk failure unless they begin to meaningfully include African perspectives — especially from West Africa. Since the 2015 refugee crisis, the EU has heavily securitized migration, investing in border surveillance, readmission deals, and deterrence measures across the Sahel. […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the members of the women’s national football team for their brilliant performance and outstanding competitive spirit at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco July 5-26 In this message, the Monarch said that he followed with great pride the brilliant performance of […]
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA – Africa branch), inaugurated this Saturday in Rabat its first regional Africa office, in the presence of FIFA President Gianni Infantino, President of the Confederation of African Football Patrice Motsepe, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa, along with several senior sports officials from Africa […]
The African Union Commission has reappointed Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Belaiche as Special Representative of the Chairperson of the AU Commission and Head of the AU Liaison Office in Sudan. By renewing this appointment, AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf builds on the original designation made in 2019 by his predecessor, Moussa Faki Mahamat. The decision […]
Morocco continues to push forward its ambitious social protection reform, placing inclusive welfare systems at the core of the country’s development strategy and as a pillar of national solidarity. In implementation of Royal directives, the Moroccan government has accelerated the rollout of a comprehensive social protection program, whose rollout kicked off in April 2021. This […]
Morocco’s fuel distribution sector experienced contrasting margin trends during the first quarter of 2025, with diesel and gasoline gross margins following distinct patterns across two phases, according to the Competition Council’s latest report. The quarterly evolution revealed an initial growth phase from January through mid-February, followed by a decline lasting until end of March. During […]