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The African Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco is uniting Africans under the banner of sport. But Algeria has a different opinion. The country, ruled by anti-Morocco men in uniform, have portrayed the tournament in its official media as a political theater, proving that when diplomacy is in tatters, football can be weaponized. From the […]
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has commended Morocco for its progress in transparency and sound tax practices, confirming the Kingdom’s full compliance with international standards on the exchange of information related to tax rulings under the BEPS framework. In its latest peer review report on harmful tax practices, the Paris-based institution states […]
Morocco’s water reserves have seen a sharp improvement following recent rainfall, with the national dam filling rate rising to 36%, up from 33.6% just four days earlier, official data show. As of December 26, the country’s reservoirs held 6.046 billion cubic meters, compared to 5.637 billion cubic meters on December 22, that is a net […]
Moroccan authorities have implemented stringent measures limiting political intermediaries’ influence in local elections, targeting irregularities in association subsidies and temporary worker contracts managed by municipalities, according to daily newspaper Assabah. The measures aim to break monopolies certain elected officials previously held over decisions regarding association subsidy allocation and temporary worker contract renewals within local authorities. […]
Morocco’s regional information caravan promoting the new very small and medium enterprise support framework completed its eighth and final stop in Ouezzane on Friday, December 26, capping a comprehensive tour presenting investment incentives to entrepreneurs across the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region. Delegate Minister for Investment, Karim Zidane, affirmed the support system launch represents a strategic step […]
2025 has been a busy year in Morocco. It is marked by milestone achievements in diplomacy, football, defense industry and socioeconomic development, strengthening the Kingdom’s soft-power. It will be remembered for the generations to come as the year of Morocco’s historic victory at the UN Security Council which endorsed the Autonomy plan under the Kingdom’s […]
Egypt produced more than 10 million mobile devices in 2025, up sharply from 3.3 million units in 2024. The expansion reflects Egypt’s growing attractiveness to international manufacturers, with local components now accounting for more than 40 per cent of production. The remarks were made On Sunday, 28 December 2025, by Communications and Information Technology Minister, […]
More than 10,000 people have been displaced from North Darfur and South Kordofan within three days following a renewed surge in violence, according to the UN migration agency. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Sunday, December 28, that over 7,000 residents fled the towns of Kernoi and Oum Barou in North Darfur between […]
Morocco’s football market is undergoing fundamental transformation, extending far beyond traditional stadium revenues into digital consumption realms, according to analysis by Concli using Statista’s Soccer Market data from 2017-2025. The sector’s economic value increasingly concentrates on streaming platforms, social media, and online sports content rather than physical attendance. The Moroccan football market should exceed $50 […]
Morocco’s preschool education has experienced notable access improvements between 2015 and 2025, with enrollment rates for children aged four to five years rising from 50.2% to 70.4%, according to National Evaluation Authority Director Hicham Ait Mansour. Since launching the 2018-2028 preschool development and generalization program, significant advances have occurred particularly in rural areas, where rates […]