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Central Bank of Libya has issued an apology following a major disruption to the country’s electronic payment infrastructure, after an unprecedented surge in transaction volumes triggered system instability across commercial banks. According to the Bank, around two million point-of-sale (POS) transactions were recorded in a single day across approximately 67,000 terminals nationwide, placing excessive strain […]
Managem Group has announced the acquisition of 100 percent of the capital of Sound Energy Meridja Limited (SEML), a subsidiary of Sound Energy Plc holding a 20 percent interest in the Tendrara gas concession in Morocco’s Oriental region. The transaction brings Managem’s total participation in the Tendrara project to 75 percent — held through its […]
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) and the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) signed, in Helsinki this week, a partnership agreement, establishing the Morocco-Finland Business Council as a permanent bilateral platform for private-sector dialogue and co-investment development. The signing ceremony took place at the Finland-Morocco Economic Forum co-organized by the two federations, in the […]
The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has announced the formal launch of two complementary programs — Autocar Sûr and the fleet renewal program for rural and long-distance passenger and freight transport — effective from June 1, 2026, through the dedicated digital platform tajdid-hadira.narsa.gov.ma. The announcement formalizes a long-awaited activation of vehicle safety and modernization incentives […]
Mauritania has validated its National Eye Health Strategic Plan 2026–2029 and formally joined the World Health Organization’s SPECS 2030 initiative, marking a significant policy milestone in its healthcare reform agenda. The plan is designed to expand equitable, sustainable and quality eye care services nationwide, addressing needs across the full continuum of care from prevention and […]
National coach Mohamed Ouahbi unveiled Morocco’s final 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup at an official press conference on Tuesday, selecting a group that combines the proven core of the 2022 Qatar generation with a significant influx of new talent drawn from Europe’s top leagues. The squad’s architecture reflects a deliberate balance between the […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to world-class Moroccan mountaineer Nawal Sfendla for successfully climbing the adjacent peaks of Everest and Lhotse in a single push. “I have learned with immense pride of your remarkable sporting achievement in successfully climbing the adjacent peaks of Everest and Lhotse, a first for a Moroccan […]
The global surge of jet fuel prices and operational cost has forced many global and regional carriers, including Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc to scale back flights temporarily. Morocco’s RAM was no exception as it temporarily halted flights to 12 destinations in Africa and Europe citing high jet fuel costs and low demands. RAM suspended flights […]
Construction of Morocco’s Grand Stade Hassan II near Casablanca is accelerating, with builders working around the clock to deliver what is set to become the largest football stadium in the world, according to reports by Reuters, EFE and Spanish media. Field reports from Reuters showed that the 115,000‑seat venue, central to Morocco’s bid to host […]
Morocco-EU cooperation is gaining momentum with the EU backing of three new projects aimed at boosting creative & creative industries (CCIs) in the Kingdom. On Tuesday, Moroccan minister of Youth & Culture Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid and EU ambassador to Morocco Dimiter Tzantchev presided over in Rabat the signing ceremony of these selected initiatives designed to […]