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Morocco’s economic momentum is expected to strengthen in the final quarter of 2025, with growth projected to reach 4.7 percent year-on-year, up from 4.3 percent in the third quarter, according to projections released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The acceleration reflects improving external demand conditions, particularly from European markets where monetary easing is […]
In 2025, African fashion is no longer a rising trend — it’s a global force reshaping the industry with bold design, sustainability, and cultural authenticity. Valued at $31 billion in 2020, Africa’s fashion market is projected to surpass $50 billion by 2030, according to McKinsey & Company. With exports of textiles, apparel, and footwear reaching […]
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Monday unveiled “Tila,” the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 8. “Tila embodies the sleek elegance of a caracal, a species of wild cat that is native to Morocco and a number of […]
Nine African companies have been named among Forbes’ 2025 World’s Best Employers, highlighting the continent’s growing influence in global workplace standards and corporate culture. Topping Africa’s list is Standard Bank Group, ranked 28th globally, and securing its fourth consecutive appearance on Forbes’ prestigious annual ranking. The accolade cements its position as a leader in employee […]
The Algerian regime has suffered another diplomatic setback after failing to infiltrate uninvited Polisario agents into the Arab-African youth conference held lately in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Thanks to the mobilization of Moroccan youth delegation and participating countries, the organizers refused the participation of Polisario separatists who were hoping to sneak into the conference using the […]
The defense team for South Sudan’s suspended First Vice-President, Riek Machar, has challenged the legality of the special Court handling his trial, arguing that its mandate expired last week. Lead defense lawyer Dr. Geri Raimondo Legge told the Special Court for the Nasir Incident that the ministerial order establishing the tribunal only authorized it to […]
French Safran Group announced Monday the setting up of Morocco’s first aircraft engine manufacturing complex in Nouaceur, near Casablanca. The initiative was officially presented during a high-profile ceremony presided over by King Mohammed VI, who was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan. The new industrial complex, located within the Midparc integrated aerospace platform, will […]
The United States is forging ahead with a bold strategy to encourage private investment in Morocco’s southern provinces, a move that starkly contrasts with the European Union’s fragmented stance, a Carnegie Endowment For International Peace analyst said. While Washington seeks tangible economic returns and a clear diplomatic signal, Brussels remains entangled in internal divisions over […]
The loitering munition SpyX has once again been tested in Morocco, as part of a series of exercises conducted by BlueBird Aero Systems, the company said. The latest footage, released by the company on October 12, showcases the drone executing precision strikes on decommissioned armored vehicles in a desert setting. According to the Moroccan defense-focused […]
Morocco is set to start extracting uranium from its huge phosphate deposits, enabling the country to position itself as a key player in the global Uranium industry, according to press reports. Uranium is primarily used as fuel in nuclear reactors, where its atoms are split to produce vast amounts of energy. Extracted from phosphoric acid, […]