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Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, said the government had prepared cushions in response to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, warning that global uncertainty could rekindle pressure on energy markets and supply chains. Speaking in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), Fettah said the Kingdom was approaching the situation with […]
Morocco will hold its next legislative elections on September 23, 2026, the government spokesperson said on feb 5, announcing a royal decree that formally sets the polling date and outlines the timetable for candidate registration and campaigning. During his weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said the decree establishes the date for electing members of the […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a phone call Friday with his Russian peer Sergey Lavrov, during which the two officials highlighted the strength of ties between the two countries. According to a statement from Morocco’s Foreign Ministry, the two officials expressed satisfaction with the “quality of friendship and cooperation” linking the two countries and […]
Moroccan scientists have produced the most complete decoding to date of the argan tree’s genome, marking a major advance in understanding the biology of the emblematic species that shapes landscapes across southern Morocco and supports the livelihoods of millions. The National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) said its research team had reconstructed almost the entire […]
Morocco made a prominent showing at the 60th edition of the ITB Berlin international tourism fair, deploying a 1,000-square-meter pavilion alongside leading Mediterranean destinations and using the occasion to deepen commercial partnerships and expand air connectivity with the German market. The Moroccan pavilion, inaugurated by ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda, brought together more than 140 […]
Morocco’s strategic petroleum reserves are sufficient to cover domestic market needs for about 30 days, a senior official source told Hespress, as authorities closely monitor global energy volatility stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development has been tracking international supply chains and price movements and stands […]
Republican Congressman Don Bacon has joined the growing list of lawmakers backing a bill that would require the U.S. administration to designate the Algeria-backed Polisario separatist militias as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). His endorsement is seen as a significant development because of his seniority and long background in US national security, le360 reported. Bacon, […]
Morocco’s football federation (FRMF) is preparing to end weeks of uncertainty over the national team’s coaching job, with local media reporting that Mohamed Ouahbi is expected to be named the new head coach of the Atlas Lions. The appointment, which has not yet been officially confirmed, is widely anticipated to be announced these days of […]
Morocco has established five dedicated joint-stock companies to oversee the management, development, and commercial operation of its major sports infrastructure across the country’s key urban regions, as the kingdom accelerates preparations for co-hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2030. Formalized through five decrees published in Official Gazette No. 7486 on February 26, 2026, the new […]
Morocco rises two spots to the 6th place in the global Climate Change Performance Index 2026. The North African Kingdom continues to be listed among the top performers in the world. This year it stands just behind UK (5th) and Denmark (4). The first three spots remain vacant, as no country achieved an overall very […]