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The 2022 Qatar World Cup scenario repeats itself once again during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, as fans struggle to get match tickets due to networks illegally selling them. Moroccan police have opened a judicial investigation into the illegal sale of AFCON tickets under the supervision of the relevant public […]
Morocco’s AFCON 2025 is rapidly transforming into a national festival, well beyond the boundaries of its world-class stadiums, thanks to a network of fan zones designed to bring the tournament to every corner of the host cities. These zones are drawing thousands of supporters daily, offering free entry with a simple FAN ID from the Yalla […]
Casablanca and Oujda have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC), in recognition of their outstanding commitment to making the right to education across all ages a reality for all at the local level. GNLC is an international network of municipalities committed to promoting lifelong learning for all residents to foster sustainable development, […]
Moroccan clinic operator Akdital said it signed a protocol agreement to buy 100% stake in Taoufik Hospitals Group (THG), marking its first expansion into North Africa outside Morocco and the Gulf. Founded in 2014, THG operates four private hospitals in Tunisia with a combined capacity of over 600 beds, including 100 intensive care beds, […]
Morocco has recorded significant water inflows into its dams following recent snowfall, while authorities intensify efforts to mitigate flood risks, Water and Equipment Minister Nizar Baraka said. Speaking to members of parliament, Baraka said the country remains vulnerable to extreme weather patterns, alternating between drought and flooding. Over the past ten days, some 482 million […]
Morocco’s National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP) currently manages a portfolio of 3,062 public building construction and rehabilitation projects valued at 54 billion dirhams ($5.4 billion), according to announcements following its board of directors meeting. The agency completed 1,125 public infrastructure projects in 2025 at a cost of 25.12 billion dirhams. Minister of Equipment and […]
With abundant renewable resources and proximity to European markets, Morocco is uniquely positioned to become a global hub for green hydrogen and green hydrogen-based fuels, says a World Bank report. Entitled “Gateway to Green Energy: Moroccan Ports as Hubs for Hydrogen Fuel Development and Trade”, the report says as countries are committed to reduce their […]
Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), has issued a MAD 250 silver commemorative coin and a MAD 100 commemorative banknote to celebrate the 35th Africa Cup of Nations – AFCON Morocco 2025. The silver coin features a portrait of King Mohammed VI, with the inscription “Kingdom of Morocco” and Mohammed VI” in Arabic, the Tifinagh […]
Morocco’s government has approved a five percent minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026, for non-agricultural sectors, establishing new legal remuneration thresholds businesses must observe. The Government Council approved the related decree this December, continuing multi-year wage enhancement dynamics. According to the Employment Ministry, the minimum interprofessional guaranteed wage will have progressed 20 percent during […]
The Algerian regime has suffered another humiliating diplomatic setback after Moscow excluded again Polisario from the Russia-Africa cooperation forum held over the weekend in Cairo. By excluding the separatist group from such an international event, Russia confirms its unwavering position that participation in its forums is open only to sovereign States recognized by the United […]