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The United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) adopted by consensus on Thursday a groundbreaking resolution on the role of women in diplomacy and their participation in the defense and promotion of human rights that was proposed by Morocco. The resolution, deemed a new step towards more inclusive diplomacy, was introduced as part of the 58th […]
The creation, at Morocco’s initiative, of an African network on social inclusion, solidarity, and disability was announced Thursday in Berlin during a meeting of several African ministers, held on the sidelines of the 3rd Global Disability Summit (GDS). During this ministerial meeting, it was suggested to hold a regional conference in Morocco to mark the […]
Moroccan banking activity improved in 2024 with major banks reporting record profits totaling $2.3 billion, a 21.3% increase compared with the previous year. The net profit attributable to shareholders rose by nearly 20% to 19.2 billion dirhams ($2 bln). The growth was spurred by the recovery in banking activity, cost reduction, and contained risk cost. […]
Genomia MDATA, a Canadian pioneer in precision medicine, has joined forces with the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) to position Africa at the forefront of global biomedical innovation. The strategic alliance aims to accelerate the continent’s genomic and biotechnological capabilities, with a focus on personalized healthcare solutions tailored to Africa’s unique genetic […]
African nations are investing billions in airport infrastructure as passenger traffic across the continent is projected to double to 300 million annually by 2040, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which forecasts average growth of 5.7% per year through 2034. Ethiopia leads this transformation with plans for Africa’s largest airport near Bishoftu, 40km […]
French foreign minister Jean Noël Barrot reaffirmed his country’s position in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory, a few days before he heads to Algiers, in a visit announced in a joint French-Algerian statement signaling the end of a row over the fate of the former Spanish colony. “Just a few months ago, […]
French Minister of Industry and Energy Marc Ferracci and the Special Envoy of President Emmanuel Macron for energy partnership Gérard Mestrallet will travel to Ouarzazate to take part in a major energy event scheduled for April 23 with the participation of Moroccan ministers of energy transition and Equipment, Ms. Leila Benali and Nizar Baraka. As […]
The IMF has approved a flexible credit line worth $4.5 billion to help Morocco cushion against external shocks. The two-year arrangement will be treated by Moroccan authorities as precautionary, the IMF said in a statement. “The Moroccan economy has shown a sustained track record of implementing very strong policies and remarkable resilience to recent shocks, […]
The President of the Andean Parliament, Gustavo Pacheco Villar, praised, on Thursday in Laayoune, Morocco’s socio-economic development momentum, particularly in the southern provinces, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. “Morocco represents a miracle in terms of development at the continental level and serves as a model for African nations,” Pacheco Villar told the press […]
The Atlas Lions jumped two places to take the 12th spot in the FIFA world ranking, after two consecutive wins against Niger and Tanzania as part of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Moroccan team thus maintains its continental leadership widening the gap with its immediate follower Senegal 19th and Egypt 32nd. Globally, the first three […]