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King Mohammed VI made it clear at the opening of the fall session of Morocco’s Parliament that there should be no inconsistency between the country’s large-scale development projects and its social protection programs. “The goal is to achieve the country’s development and improve the living conditions of citizens, wherever they may be,” the King said […]
King Mohammed VI has affirmed that social justice and combating inter-regional disparities are not empty slogans, nor a temporary priority but a strategic policy. In a speech made Friday on the opening of the Fall session of the parliament, the King, who was accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, said […]
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, on Friday delivered a speech to the Parliament at the opening of the first session of the fifth legislative year of the 11th Legislature. Here follows the full text of the Royal speech: “Praise be to God. May peace and blessings […]
Amid mounting financial tensions and a wave of sovereign credit downgrades, Morocco has defied the trend, earning an upgrade to investment grade status in 2025. The North African nation is now considered a “rising star” by Standard & Poor’s, reflecting its economic resilience and sustained reform momentum. Morocco’s transition from speculative to investment grade (BBB-) […]
Morocco’s government has approved comprehensive amendments to commercial code provisions governing check payments, aiming to restore confidence in this traditional payment method while reducing judicial burden and detention rates. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced Thursday that the reforms address a critical economic issue affecting investors and businesses nationwide. Bank Al-Maghrib statistics for 2024 reveal the […]
A high-level delegation from Burundi’s National Independent Human Rights Commission is conducting a week-long study visit to Morocco to examine the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) operational framework and best practices. The visit, running from October 8 to 14, focuses on monitoring mechanisms, complaints processing, and capacity building strategies employed by Morocco’s human rights […]
Morocco secured their place in the quarter finals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 after a 2-1 win over South Korea in Rancagua on Thursday night. The first Moroccan goal was scored thanks to an acrobatic effort from Yassir Zabiri, which looked to be heading wide, was diverted into his own net by […]
Morocco’s housing assistance program has distributed 5.4 billion dirhams in aid to 66,305 beneficiaries through September 2025, demonstrating significant progress in addressing residential accessibility challenges. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas revealed Thursday that the program has attracted 198,064 applications since inception, reflecting widespread demand for housing support across demographic segments. Young Moroccans represent a substantial portion […]
Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, is advancing steadily to catch up with developed economies. But at the current digital age, the North African Kingdom needs strong and connected youth with visible voices capable of saying loud and clear what many are whispering. If the young activists of “Gen-Z 212” want to make […]
Morocco, whose Sovereign chairs the Al-Quds Committee, welcomes the announcement made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the conclusion of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Morocco “expresses its deep appreciation for the sustained efforts and personal commitment of His Excellency President Donald Trump, which have played a decisive role in achieving this hopeful outcome, and […]