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Morocco’s tourist arrivals are expected to reach 16.8 million in 2024 against the 14.5 million recorded in 2023, says Fitch Solutions Company in its latest business monitoring report. The strong growth will be driven by increasing arrivals from key source markets such as France, Spain and Belgium. France is expected to be Morocco’s largest arrivals […]
Millions of users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda complained of internet outage that operators blamed on undersea cable failures. Internet service in the region was disrupted after problems in the cable that connects the region with the rest of the world through a cable that crosses South Africa, the BBC reported citing experts. On […]
Morocco, “a fascinating and diverse country with a rich history and culture”, offers a wealth of experiences for travelers, U.S. travel media Wyandotte Daily commented. “Morocco is a land of contrasts and diversity, where the bustling streets of Marrakech meet the tranquil beauty of the Sahara Desert,” the travel website pointed out. “From the vibrant […]
As the head of the Moroccan government expresses satisfaction at its half-mandate achievement, a new report pointed to the need to address challenges posed by 1.5 million Moroccans who are not engaged in education, employment or training, known as NEET. The report by the economic social and environmental council (CESE) said the high number of […]
The 3rd edition of the annual Sahara Forum, organized by Maroc Diplomatique, kicked off on Friday in Rabat under the theme “Atlantic Facade 2030: A Royal Vision for a New Era of Transcontinental Connection and Prosperity.” The two-day forum, a platform for exchange and reflection, is attended by eminent Moroccan and foreign personalities from diplomatic, […]
The reported Algerian threats to stop delivering natural gas to Spain’s Naturgy if the utility company sells shares to another company show the real face of the Algerian regime controlled by rogue Generals. Naturgy consortium holds a 49 pc stake in Medgaz pipeline which transports gas from Algeria to Spain, while state-owned Sonatrach of Algeria […]
Morocco has placed utmost priority on food security in its wider African policy, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, foreign minister Nasser Bourita said. Morocco has relied on three levers to boost African food security: Morocco’s fertilizers and phosphates giant OCP, the agriculture ministry, and a south-south cooperation approach spurred by the king, Bourita […]
Director General of the International Labor Organization (ILO), Gilbert Fossoun Houngbo, has hailed the efforts made by Morocco to build a model social State thanks to the implementation of a comprehensive social inclusion and protection policy. Mr. Houngbo made the remarks on the sidelines of the visit he is paying since Monday to the North […]
Following suit to other major Spanish hotel groups, conglomerate Hotusa revealed plans to have a footprint in Morocco through its hotel subsidiary, Eurostars Hotel Company. The group disclosed, in a recent announcement, that it would inaugurate three hotels in the North African Kingdom, with openings slated for 2024 and 2025. The inaugural property, Eurostars Casa […]
China’s Ganfeng Lithium Group Co. plans to acquire 40% of the Goulamina lithium project in Mali from Australia’s Leo Lithium Ltd, to take full control of the precious mine. Lithium together with Cobalt and other critical minerals for energy transition are at the heart of fierce competition in Africa between Chinese and Western companies. A […]