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Kenya has been ranked the world’s top user of ChatGPT, surpassing digital powerhouses like the United States, Japan, and China in a surprising shift in global AI adoption trends. According to the July 2025 Global Digital Report by DataReportal and Meltwater, a staggering 42.1% of Kenyan internet users aged 16 and above used ChatGPT in […]
Pharmaceutical manufacturer Pharmaprom is set to invest 75 million dirhams in expanding its production facility in Lissasfa near Casablanca, signaling growing confidence in Morocco’s pharmaceutical sector. The expansion, led by CEO Naoual Benyezzar, aims to significantly increase the company’s industrial and logistics capabilities as it targets 150 million dirhams in revenue within three years. The […]
Following a public tender launched by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (ANRT), Morocco’s three main telecom operators, Maroc Telecom (Itissalat Al-Maghrib), Orange (Médi Telecom), and Wana Corporate (INWI) have been awarded 5G licenses, the agency announced in a statement. Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, approved the decision after a meeting of the ANRT Board […]
Sudan’s Telecommunications and Post Regulatory Authority has announced it will suspend voice and video call services on Meta’s WhatsApp platform beginning next Friday, citing threats to national security. The decision, described as a “precautionary measure,” comes as the war-torn country struggles with severely damaged communication infrastructure, particularly in Darfur and Kordofan. The restriction is expected […]
Morocco’s OCP Group has commissioned the country’s longest water pipeline, a 203-kilometer engineering marvel transporting desalinated water from the Atlantic coast to inland phosphate mining operations, achieving complete water autonomy two years ahead of schedule. The Jorf Lasfar-Khouribga pipeline, operated by OCP Green Water, represents a MAD 5 billion ($556 million) investment addressing Morocco’s persistent […]
Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, unveiled ambitious plans Thursday to overhaul the country’s labor code, addressing evolving work patterns, digital transformation, and generational shifts in employment expectations. Speaking at a conference-debate organized in Casablanca, Sekkouri outlined three fundamental dimensions driving the reform: societal changes, evolution of employment forms, […]
Morocco has unrolled its 2030 digital transition strategy and is investing in artificial intelligence and data centers to strengthen its digital sovereignty. Minister in charge of digital transition and the reform of the administration Amal Fallah Seghrouchni announced that Morocco is preparing to launch a 500 MW data center in Dakhla, a key step to […]
As SpaceX’s Starlink continues its rapid expansion across Africa, a new investigation by French Le Monde daily has revealed that the satellite internet service is being used not only by civilians and businesses, but also by jihadist and criminal groups operating in the Sahel. The report, based on interviews with military officials, analysts, and local […]
Morocco’s National Social Security Fund (CNSS) has launched a major digital transformation of its Damancom employer portal, introducing new authentication methods to enhance security and streamline access for businesses across the country. The updated system now requires users to log in through either the National Security Directorate’s digital identity (e-ID) service or a one-time password […]
Morocco has strengthened its position in the global railway sector through high-level participation at two prestigious international conferences in Beijing, showcasing the kingdom’s achievements and future ambitions in high-speed rail development. The National Railway Office (ONCF) represented Morocco at the 106th General Assembly of the International Union of Railways (UIC) and the 12th World Congress […]