Morocco will earmark 1 billion dollars to buy new buses in different Moroccan cities as part of a 2024-2029 urban transport modernization plan, the interior minister Abdelouafi Laftit said. In total, Morocco would need 3500 new buses in 32 cities as part of an investment that also includes the upgrade of ticket machines and stations, […]
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Marrakech hosts Morocco-USA Venture Capital Forum
Marrakech hosted on Monday and Tuesday a Morocco-USA Venture Capital Forum, organized by the United States Embassy in Rabat, in collaboration with the US government initiative “Prosper Africa”. The forum, the first of its kind between the two countries on venture capital, brought together 25 of the most promising startups in the North African Kingdom. […]
The Gambia joins Proliferation Security Initiative
The Gambia has announced its accession as a new member of the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI). The Gambia announced its endorsement of the Proliferation Security Initiative in a letter Gambian Foreign Minister addressed to his Moroccan peer, Nasser Bourita. Morocco and the United States of America welcome this decision, which marks a significant step forward […]
Morocco and Spain coordinate healthcare cooperation ahead of world cup
Morocco and Spain discussed their cooperation plans in the health sector in preparation for the World Cup, which they will host in 2030 together with Portugal. This was raised during talks in Geneva by Morocco’s health minister Khaled Ait Taleb and his Spanish peer Monica Garcia, on the sidelines of a World Health Organization meeting. […]
Senegal reiterates unwavering support for Morocco’s territorial integrity
Senegal has reiterated its steady support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, confirming the commitment of the administration of Bassirou Faye to centuries-old friendly ties with Morocco. The remark was made by Senegal’s foreign minister Yassine Fall in a joint statement following a visit in Rabat, during which she held talks with her Moroccan peer […]
Morocco fully supports initiatives to establish safe, resilient cyberspace (Official)
Morocco fully supports initiatives aimed at establishing a “safe”, “secure” and “resilient” cyberspace, Minister in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi, said Monday in Marrakech. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Africa Cybersafe Symposium, held on May 27-28 in Marrakech, at the initiative of the Directorate-General of Information Systems Security (DGSSI), under the […]
Morocco strongly condemns Israeli raid against displaced Palestinians’ camp near Rafah
Morocco strongly denounces and condemns the raid carried out by the Israeli army against a camp sheltering more than 100,000 displaced Palestinians near the city of Rafah, an official source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The source said the raid left dozens of civilians dead or wounded, in flagrant violation of international law […]
Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency launches in Casablanca startup incubator for Al-Quds youth
The Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, an offshoot of Al Quds Committee, on Monday in Casablanca, a startup incubator in the field of innovation (BMAQ Plus) for young Al-Quds entrepreneurs. Part of the Agency’s digital strategy, this platform aims to incubate startups and offer real opportunities for integration into the job market, e-commerce, and […]
Morocco to set up solar PV plants in five key ports
Morocco’s port authority is going green. It seeks to set up five photovoltaic solar plants in the ports of Casablanca, Agadir, Jorf lasfar, Laayoune, and Boujdour. The solar plants would power the ports to reduce the carbon footprint, as part of a larger national plan that would increase the share of renewables in the electricity […]
Drought ditches Morocco’s cereals harvest by 43% in 2024
Morocco’s harvest of three main grains, soft wheat, durum, and barley, dropped 43% to 3.12 million tons in 2024, due to a severe drought that slashes cultivated areas. The cultivated area shrunk to 2.47 million hectares, compared with 3.67 million hectares last season, the agriculture ministry said. Soft wheat harvest dropped to 1.75 million tons, […]