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Morocco’s AFCON 2025 is rapidly transforming into a national festival, well beyond the boundaries of its world-class stadiums, thanks to a network of fan zones designed to bring the tournament to every corner of the host cities. These zones are drawing thousands of supporters daily, offering free entry with a simple FAN ID from the Yalla […]
Morocco has recorded significant water inflows into its dams following recent snowfall, while authorities intensify efforts to mitigate flood risks, Water and Equipment Minister Nizar Baraka said. Speaking to members of parliament, Baraka said the country remains vulnerable to extreme weather patterns, alternating between drought and flooding. Over the past ten days, some 482 million […]
Morocco’s National Agency for Public Equipment (ANEP) currently manages a portfolio of 3,062 public building construction and rehabilitation projects valued at 54 billion dirhams ($5.4 billion), according to announcements following its board of directors meeting. The agency completed 1,125 public infrastructure projects in 2025 at a cost of 25.12 billion dirhams. Minister of Equipment and […]
With abundant renewable resources and proximity to European markets, Morocco is uniquely positioned to become a global hub for green hydrogen and green hydrogen-based fuels, says a World Bank report. Entitled “Gateway to Green Energy: Moroccan Ports as Hubs for Hydrogen Fuel Development and Trade”, the report says as countries are committed to reduce their […]
Morocco’s government has approved a five percent minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026, for non-agricultural sectors, establishing new legal remuneration thresholds businesses must observe. The Government Council approved the related decree this December, continuing multi-year wage enhancement dynamics. According to the Employment Ministry, the minimum interprofessional guaranteed wage will have progressed 20 percent during […]
NATO Defense College (NDC) has commended Morocco’s role as a “strategic and trusted partner” for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The comment was made by the Alliance’s premier academic institution on its X account on the occasion of a working visit paid to the Kingdom over the weekend by a high-level NDC delegation. During this […]
Morocco’s central bank detailed in a recent report its efforts to reduce reliance on cash- which has been dominating the economy- and promoting mobile payments to boost financial inclusion. In its 2024 annual report on financial market infrastructure and payment systems, Bank Al-Maghrib outlined regulatory and operational measures aimed to address entrenched habits relying on […]
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says the Pharaohs are fully prepared for their opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture against Zimbabwe on this December 22, describing the match as a strategic gateway that will shape the team’s momentum throughout the tournament. Speaking ahead of the game, Hassan stressed that the players are acutely aware of […]
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $4 million grant from the Livable Planet Fund (LPF) to Morocco to provide additional funding for the Transforming Agri-food Systems Program. The program aims to strengthen Morocco’s agri-food system against climate change while improving food safety and quality, the international financial institution said in a press […]
Morocco’s water reserves have received a significant boost following heavy rainfall between December 15 and 17, with national dam storage increasing by 119 million cubic meters, raising the overall filling rate from 31.5% to 32.2%. According to official figures, total reserves now stand at 5.4 billion cubic meters, compared to 5.281 billion cubic meters earlier […]