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Morocco’s economic growth is expected to moderate slightly from 4.6 per cent in 2025 to 4.4 per cent in 2026 and 4.0 per cent in 2027, according to projections of the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development. In its latest Regional Economic Prospects, the Bank says strong tourism and remittances have continued to support external […]
DaKar is hosting the 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (APU), with the participation of some fifteen African countries, including Morocco. Speaking at the opening session of the two-day event on Wednesday, incumbent President of the 85th Session of the Executive Committee, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge (DRC), called for a […]
The Pan-African Media Forum (FOPAME 2026) opened on Wednesday 3 June in Bamako, drawing journalists, academics, and policymakers from across the continent to a gathering centered on Africa’s capacity to shape its own informational destiny. The event was inaugurated by Mali’s Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maïga, who framed the forum as a strategic milestone in […]
Sudan’s Ministry of Higher Education has directed all Universities and higher education institutions to return to their original licensed campuses by August 1, 2026, warning that non-compliant institutions will be barred from admitting students for the 2026–2027 academic year. The directive, issued on Wednesday, June 3, by Minister Ahmed Madawi Musa applies to institutions operating […]
Algeria’s latest diplomatic retreat in its standoff with France appears to confirm a pattern identified according to which Algiers confrontational strategy- aimed at forcing Western powers to support separatism in the Sahara territory- repeatedly ends in concessions without gains. Algeria had escalated tensions with Paris after France officially recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory. […]
The Moroccan army has reinforced its air defense capabilities with the acquisition of 50 KP-SAM “Chiron” launchers and 101 missiles from South Korea, according to UN Register of Conventional Arms. The KP-SAM Chiron is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (MANPADS) designed to intercept low-flying aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles. it features an advanced dual-channel […]
King Mohammed VI was represented by Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch at the national tribute ceremony held in Paris on Wednesday for French philosopher and writer Edgar Morin, who passed away on May 29. The ceremony, chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, took place at l’Hôtel National des Invalides, and was attended by the […]
The London-based Xtract Resources Company has announced it obtained a 10-year mining license for the Amghas antimony project in northwest Morocco, marking a major step toward near-term production. In parallel, the Company has begun relocating existing processing plant infrastructure from Casablanca to Amghas, while Wildstone SARL (“Wildstone”), Xtract’s 80%-owned venture, finalizes documentation for a processing […]
Morocco and the United Kingdom are aiming to double the volume of their bilateral trade from 4.5 billion pounds currently, officials said, as both countries move to deepen economic cooperation and boost bilateral investment. The goal was stated during the 4th session of the Morocco-UK Association Council held in Rabat, under the co-chairmanship of Minister […]
Morocco’s leading private healthcare group Akdital is preparing to build a third hospital in Saudi Arabia, marking a new step in its rapid expansion across the Gulf region, specialized media reported. The Casablanca-listed group has acquired land in Riyadh for the project, according to company communication cited by Reuters and Le Desk. The planned facility […]