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Following the exceptionally severe weather conditions that have affected Morocco over the past two months, particularly in the Gharb plain and Loukkos, King Mohammed VI has instructed the government to roll out a major aid and support program for affected families and populations, and to take the regulatory measures required in such circumstances. Following the […]
Water and Infrastructure Minister Nizar Baraka provided comprehensive flood management details Wednesday following weeks of intense precipitation that delivered 12.17 billion cubic meters of water inflows since September—triple the previous year’s volume. National dam filling rates reached 69.4%, representing approximately two years of drinking water supply, while meteorological services forecast additional precipitation in the Loukkos […]
Morocco’s National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) and the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in scientific research, innovation and climate adaptation in agriculture. The agreement was sealed this week in Rabat. The signatories pledged to conduct joint research projects, boost capacity building &training, enhance the exchange of expertise […]
Ways to promote bilateral cooperation in areas of security and intelligence were discussed at a meeting held in Riyadh between Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST) Abdellatif Hammouchi and Saudi security officials Hammouchi, who is leading a large security delegation, is on a working visit to Saudi Arabia February 8-12, at the […]
Morocco’s comprehensive approach to combating child Labor is based on prevention, protection, the legislative framework and intervention on the ground, said on Wednesday in Marrakesh Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Enterprise, Employment and Skills, Younes Sekkouri. In his opening address at the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor, the minister said Morocco’s […]
Morocco’s election to the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) in a first-round vote is a strong acknowledgment of King Mohammed VI’s role in maintaining peace and stability in Africa, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, Following the vote on Wednesday in Addis Ababa. This election reflects the efforts of the King […]
Morocco was elected Wednesday to the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) for a two-year mandate at this decision-making body of the AU. The Kingdom received more than two-thirds of the votes (34 votes) to gain a seat at the PSC. The election was held during the 48th ordinary session of […]
Morocco advanced administrative modernization Tuesday with eight conventions signed in Rabat deploying Idarati X.0, a meta-application designed to unify citizen access to digital public services through a single interface. The Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Ministry spearheads the project coordinating with the National Data Protection Commission (CNDP). The system establishes an integrated national digital wallet […]
Water levels in Ksar El Kbir increased further with new neighborhoods submerged by water released from a dam that runs over capacity. Due to the emergency, authorities evacuated most people of Ksar El Kbir in an operation that reached 154,000 people taken to safety. The large-scale emergency response across the Gharb and Loukkos regions came […]
Moroccan forces took part in the 9th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit (PATS) Competition, a high-intensity, multinational military exercise held from 5 to 9 February 2026. The Team Spirit Competition is a 60-hour long patrolling exercise, designed to enhance professional military skills through the exchange of innovative ideas, tactical experiences and best practices among participating […]