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Morocco’s tourism authorities are reporting sustained momentum from Brazil, with arrivals from the South American market rising 14 percent in the first half of 2026. Some 30,132 Brazilian visitors were recorded through the end of June, up from 26,545 in the same period last year, according to figures from the Moroccan Tourism Office. The growth […]
Morocco’s financial sector expanded significantly last year, with total assets across its three main components — the banking sector, the insurance and social welfare sector, and capital markets — reaching 3,830 billion dirhams in 2025, an annual increase of 11.2 percent, according to the 13th annual report on financial stability jointly published by the central […]
The Arab League and Sudan have begun preparations for a comprehensive reconstruction plan aimed at rebuilding the country’s transport infrastructure and supporting economic recovery after years of conflict. The initiative, announced in Khartoum on July 27, 2026, will prioritize smart and sustainable transport systems as a key component of Sudan’s post-war reconstruction efforts. The country’s […]
Protests have intensified in Libya’s capital, Tripoli, as residents launch a civil disobedience campaign over prolonged electricity outages, rising power costs and declining public services. The demonstrations, which spread to several districts, saw protesters block roads, shut public facilities and gather near power stations. Some demonstrators burned tyres and closed access to the Ministry of […]
U.S. Gentex Corp, a producer of auto-dimming mirrors, has announced plans to establish a production site in Morocco by 2028 to serve the European vehicle market. The American company had signed a letter of intent, selected a location and received the Moroccan government’s support for creating the local entity to produce electrochromic mirrors and advanced […]
Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has announced plans to cut diplomatic ties with Cuba and Nicaragua and close 14 embassies including those in Algeria, South Africa, Senegal, Ghana and Ethiopia. The move is seen as a major diplomatic overhaul of Colombia’s foreign service aimed at cutting costs and redirecting resources towards priorities such as […]
The U.S. State Department has affirmed that Morocco is the oldest friend of the United States as the American government foreign Affairs agency marks the 237th anniversary of its founding and its journey in advancing American diplomacy around the world. In a post published Monday by U.S. embassy in Rabat on its X account, the […]
As Morocco prepares to celebrate Throne Day, the occasion offers an opportunity to reflect on the major achievements that have marked the reign of King Mohammed VI, notably the historic adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, a breakthrough widely seen as the culmination of more than two decades of sustained efforts led by the […]
Morocco is asserting itself as an exceptional tourism destination, French magazine Paris Match writes, highlighting the kingdom’s deep transformation as it enters a new phase of tourism development marked by a more diversified offering, upgraded infrastructure and the emergence of new destinations complementing its iconic cities. In a feature titled “The New Morocco Gains Altitude,” […]
Morocco’s advantageous position on the global race for battery material builds on the country’s mineral wealth and integration of supply chains, the International energy Agency (IEA) said it in its Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026. Morocco holds 70% of the world’s phosphate reserves but only about 15% of global mining supply, the report said. For […]