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Morocco is advancing plans to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Dirham, as part of a broader push to modernize its financial system and boost financial inclusion. The central bank governor Abdellatif Jouahri said late September that the project had entered an “advanced study phase,” positioning Morocco among more than 100 countries exploring […]
Airbus is entering a new phase of its partnership with Morocco, reinforcing its long-standing presence through expanded industrial operations, strategic acquisitions, and the opening of a new representative office in Rabat. The European aerospace giant is now positioning Morocco as a central hub in its global development strategy. “The Kingdom is far more than a […]
The Moroccan government is facing one of its most serious challenges in recent years, as youth-led protests erupt across the country. Sparked by frustration over unequal access to public services, the demonstrations have escalated into violent clashes in marginalized regions that have long been left behind by the rapid development seen in major urban centers. […]
Moroccan and French armies have launched over the weekend their joint military exercise “Chergui 2025” in southern-eastern desert region of the Kingdom to strengthen further interoperability and consolidate strategic cooperation between the two countries against common challenges. According to French defense ministry, elements from the 5th regiment of combat helicopters, a platoon of the 1st […]
Morocco and Jordan signed two agreements Sunday in Amman meant to strengthen judicial and legal cooperation between the two kingdoms. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi and his Jordanian counterpart Bassam Al-Talhouni formalized the pacts covering criminal matters, judicial assistance, and prisoner transfer procedures. The agreements seek to open new perspectives for exchanging legal and judicial experiences […]
Morocco’s unemployment indemnities have surpassed 2 billion dirhams ($200 million) since 2020, reaching 2.085 billion dirhams through October 1, 2025, according to National Social Security Fund data. This escalating cost reflects both increasing number of beneficiaries and rising average payment amounts, highlighting growing employment precarity concerns. New beneficiaries declined slightly to 22,003 in 2021 before […]
An international drug trafficking attempt was foiled and 53 kilograms and 630 grams of cocaine were seized at the El Guerguerat border post, South of Dakhla city, on Saturday. The operation was jointly carried out by the National Police and Customs officers at the El Guerguerat border post, a security source said. Border control procedures […]
Morocco marks a new milestone in the development of its legal framework to combat organized crime and human trafficking following the publication of the new Criminal Procedure Code in the Official Gazette on 8 September 2025. This step is part of the country’s efforts to align national legislation with its international commitments. The National Coordination […]
The Moroccan-German Working Group on Food and Agriculture held its first meeting in Rabat this week. This inaugural meeting officially launched the Group’s activities, identified short- and medium-term priority themes, facilitated exchanges on ongoing bilateral initiatives, and defined concrete areas of collaboration, Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture said in a statement. The meeting also served to […]
Morocco and Spain continue strengthening scientific and technological cooperation in renewable energy through two new projects selected under the INNO-ESPAMAROC ENERGY call for proposals. The fourth edition, announced at the 5th World Power-to-X Summit, mobilized 3 million dirhams in global financing supporting collaborative renewable energy, green technology, and water-energy nexus desalination initiatives, reported Maroc Diplomatique […]