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Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has published a macroeconomic framework report ahead of the 2027 finance bill, the last of the current government’s mandate, setting out early priorities spanning infrastructure, private investment, social protection, health and education, Aujourd’hui le Maroc reports. The report commits to implementing royal directives around consolidating public investment, sustainable water […]
Canada’s mining Company Aya Gold & Silver has revised up the after-tax net value of its Boumadine project in Morocco to $3.5 billion with soaring gold and silver price on the international market. The updated preliminary economic assessment gives the gold-silver-zinc-lead project a 93% internal rate of return and 0.7-year payback at $3,500 per oz. […]
The United States and the United Nations are coordinating their efforts in support of the UN-led political process engaged to reach a lasting solution to the Sahara conflict in accordance with UN Security Council resolution 2797. This resolution, adopted in October 2025, has endorsed the Autonomy plan for the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. It calls […]
Morocco has no sector classified as high risk in Allianz Trade’s new global Sectoral Risk Atlas, though five activities warrant particular vigilance, Le Matin reports, as the insurer paints a globally resilient picture of the Kingdom’s economy despite a tense international environment. Of the 18 sectors assessed for Morocco, four carry low risk, reflecting solid […]
Morocco is implementing new statutory mechanisms across its electoral framework to strengthen women’s representation in Parliament ahead of the 2026 general elections, reserving certain regional constituencies exclusively for female candidates while requiring greater gender balance within political parties’ founding structures. The overhaul aims to improve procedural transparency, boost civic turnout and deliver more balanced gender […]
Morocco’s Nawal El Moutawakel was elected Vice-President of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA), representing Africa and Latin America, for the 2026-2029 term, on the sidelines of the 15th General Assembly of the organization, held Saturday in Taif, Saudi Arabia. El Moutawakel’s election to this position marks a new step in her career and strengthens […]
The Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris unveiled this Week the winners of its 2026 Design Awards, with Moroccan architect Salima Naji receiving the Grand Prix. The Moroccan architect was a finalist in the competition, which highlights excellence in contemporary creation in the Arab world, with the Tiznit Heritage Interpretation Center, a project built using […]
The Embassy of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) in Morocco held its first-ever graduate recognition ceremony Saturday in Rabat, honoring 14 students who completed their studies in the Kingdom under a scholarship program that provides 120 places annually to OECS member states. The ceremony, held under the theme “Through Perseverance Comes Triumph,” brought […]
New rules governing electric scooter use in Morocco have taken effect following the publication of the related Decree in the Official gazette, setting out obligations users must now follow on public roads regarding speed, helmet use and circulation outside built-up areas. The maximum speed is set at 25 km/h for “motorized personal mobility devices,” a […]
NGO Promotion of Economic and Social Development (PDES) drew attention during the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council on Friday in Geneva to vulnerability factors linked to situations of prolonged displacement, particularly in the Tindouf camps in southwestern Algeria. Speaking on behalf of PDES during the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on contemporary […]