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Morocco’s dam reserves have risen to 45.2% of capacity after months of rainfall, offering the country rare relief following several years of severe water shortages, official data showed. Stored water volumes increased from 5.6 billion cubic meters to 7.6 billion m³ over four months, a gain of nearly 2 billion m³, driven mainly by a […]
Morocco, represented by its Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, Omar Hilale, was appointed by the President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, to co-facilitate, with Finland’s Ambassador, Elina Kalkku, the review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The selection of Morocco to lead the ninth review of this strategy […]
King Mohammed VI has pardoned 1,386 convicts on Independence Manifesto Day, commemorated in Morocco this Sunday, January 11, said the Ministry of Justice in a press release. The list includes 15 inmates who had been convicted in cases of extremism and terrorism. They were pardoned after they formally expressed their commitment to the constants and […]
Morocco has positioned itself as an increasingly attractive market for international franchises, drawing brands from Europe, America, and Asia seeking fresh growth opportunities. The country’s appeal stems from several strategic advantages: its geographical proximity to Europe, a population exceeding 37 million, and an annual influx of nearly 20 million tourists. Urban expansion in cities like […]
Morocco’s airports handled 36.3 million passengers in 2025, up from 32.7 million in 2024, driven by strong demand across major hubs and boosted by fan arrivals for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, aviation authorities said. The rise comes amid a record year for tourism. Morocco welcomed 19.8 million visitors in 2025, a 14% increase […]
Morocco continues to attract foreign investment thanks to its political stability, economic performance, open-market, unique geostrategic position and growing competitive industrial eco-system. British Company PowerForce Global, leader in industrial maintenance and service solutions in energy sector, has launched its operations in Morocco as part of its expansion strategy in North Africa. The Bristol-based Company delivers […]
Senegal has reiterated firm support for the Royal initiative for Atlantic Africa seeking to transform Africa’s Atlantic coast into a zone of shared prosperity, offering Sahel countries access to the Ocean and promoting economic integration, energy security, and regional stability. The supportive stand was voiced by Speaker of Senegalese National Assembly El Malick Ndiaye during […]
Morocco’s government announced Thursday that tax revenues are expected to reach 366 billion dirhams ($36.5 billion) this year, representing a substantial increase from the 199 billion dirhams ($19.8 billion) recorded in 2020. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas attributed this nearly 160 billion dirham rise to fiscal reforms that have strengthened public finances and expanded funding capacity […]
Economic cooperation between Morocco and Spain continues to deepen in the agri-food industry, with investors from both countries demonstrating strong interest in biscuit manufacturing and industrial bread production. Competition authorities recently disclosed several major concentration operations signaling this growing partnership. The Moroccan Competition Council announced that Mexican multinational Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., through its […]
Morocco, Germany and Spain have assessed the levels of coordination and cooperation between their respective security departments in areas of common security and intelligence interest, with focus on the fight against terrorism, irregular migration, drug trafficking, cybercrime, as well as coordination in the field of sports security. This came during a tripartite working meeting that […]