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Morocco’s economy remains resilient amid regional tensions and should rank among the best-performing economies in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) latest regional economic outlook. The institution forecasts Moroccan growth of 4.8% in 2026 and 3.9% in 2027 — an upward revision of 0.4 […]
Morocco has approved a first list of roughly 300 medicines for price cuts as part of a broader reform of the country’s drug pricing mechanism, according to a source at the Ministry of Health. The announced reductions range from 10% to 70%, though the specific medicines affected have not yet been made public. Identifying which […]
On the occasion of the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice held in Abu Dhabi, Morocco announced its intention to submit its bid to host one of the upcoming sessions of this UN Congress. The Ministry of Justice said in a statement that Morocco aspires to host one of the forthcoming […]
Morocco defeated Gabon 2-0 on Thursday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, making a winning start to their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a victory in the opening round of Group A. From the opening whistle by South African referee Tom Abongile, Morocco pressed the Gabonese penalty area in search […]
Morocco’s parliamentary elections on September 23 have once again demonstrated the kingdom’s distinctive path of managed pluralism and institutional continuity, setting it apart as a rare oasis of stability in a turbulent North African and broader Arab region. Provisional results show the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) leading with 97 seats in the 395-member House […]
Morocco will help Mauritania upgrade a 480-km Nouakchott-Nouadhibou road to improve transport and facilitate trade between the two countries. An agreement has been signed lately in Rabat on this project part of Royal Sahel initiative designed to enable African landlocked countries access to Atlantic sea ports and international markets. This joint road project is making […]
Armenia has expressed its support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, considering it to “pave the way for strengthening the unity of the territory of the Kingdom of Morocco.” This stance was expressed during a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, on the sidelines of the 81st session of […]
Morocco’s southern provinces recorded significantly higher voter turnout than the national average in Wednesday’s legislative elections, even as nationwide participation fell from 50.86% in 2021 to 38.08% in 2026. Certified tallies from the Ministry of the Interior showed turnout reaching 77% in Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra, 61% in Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, and 53.48% in Guelmim-Oued Noun. The […]
Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has described the September 23 legislative elections as transparent and conducted in a normal atmosphere, recording only two isolated incidents that did not disrupt the overall voting process. CNDH President Amina Bouayach presented the preliminary findings on Thursday following extensive independent observation. The council, together with 25 associations, deployed […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita outlined the core principles promoted under Morocco’s 2026 presidency of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), emphasizing national ownership, inclusive institutions, and stronger partnerships aligned with states’ priorities. Speaking at a high-level PBC meeting on “National ownership in practice: Strengthening inclusive state institutions,” Bourita addressed an audience that included UN […]