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Calls for protest by an anonymous group identifying itself as GenZ 212 on social media spiraled into violent unrest in several cities, derailing what were initially intended as peaceful demonstrations. Footage shared online shows masked youths clashing with police, setting fire to banks, and looting businesses in multiple locations across the Souss region. In Inzegane, […]
Morocco’s domestic demand accelerated dramatically to 9.2% growth during second quarter 2025 compared to 6.6% in the corresponding 2024 period, contributing 9.9 points to GDP growth versus 7.1 points previously. The High Commission for Planning’s national accounts confirm consumption and investment’s driving role in the kingdom’s economic recovery. Gross investment levels encompassing fixed capital formation, […]
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Morocco’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BB+’ with a stable outlook. Morocco’s ‘BB+’ ratings reflect sound macroeconomic policies, strong official creditor support, favorable debt profile and comfortable international liquidity buffers, explained the agency in a commentary published on its official website. Fitch indicated that Real GDP growth was stable […]
Morocco will launch comprehensive preparatory studies for “Agricultural Vision 2050” beginning November, establishing a strategic roadmap redefining the sector’s role over three decades. The studies, to cost nearly 10 million dirhams, will draw a vision that will succeed the current “Generation Green” program beyond 2030, addressing food security and climate challenges while consolidating national sovereignty, […]
Moroccan school of engineering sciences will open a branch in Nouakchott under an agreement sealed Monday between the Moroccan academic institution and Mauritania’s Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. The agreement will enhance further Moroccan-Mauritanian academic cooperation, a key pillar of their partnership which is gaining momentum under the leadership of King Mohammed VI […]
Morocco’s economy achieved 5.5% growth during the second quarter of 2025 compared to 3% in the corresponding 2024 period, driven by secondary sector expansion and domestic demand within controlled inflation contexts. The High Commission for Planning’s national accounts data highlights significant acceleration across multiple economic sectors. Non-agricultural activities recorded 5.5% volume growth while agricultural sector […]
A senior delegation from the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) started Monday a five-day working visit to Morocco. The visit is part of a regular series of consultations that enable EBRD Board Directors to discuss local economic priorities and maintain close dialogue with the authorities and the private […]
The United States Department of State has praised Morocco’s strategic transformation into a regional business and industrial hub, citing its political stability, infrastructure development, and investor-friendly reforms as key drivers of economic growth. In its 2025 Investment Climate Statement, the US government underscores Morocco’s emergence as a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, […]
Morocco and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed in Montréal a Management Services Agreement (MSA) to step up bilateral cooperation. The agreement was inked on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the ICAO Assembly by Moroccan minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar. It is intended […]
Morocco has defended its vision of a solidarity-based approach to migration offering alternatives that steer away from the security approach gaining ground in the global north amid a surge of populism. Speaking during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita presented a migration strategy grounded in the vision of King Mohammed […]