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Morocco has taken a major step forward in its renewable energy transition with the signing of Power Purchase Agreements and the formal launch of construction for the Noor Atlas photovoltaic solar program — a 305-megawatt initiative spanning six sites across the kingdom and set to begin generating clean electricity from July 2027. The program is […]
Morocco is participating in the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, taking place at UN Headquarters in New York from March 9 to 19, 2026, as the country reaffirms its alignment with international standards on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The session — CSW70 — convenes immediately after International […]
Moody’s Ratings has revised Morocco’s “Ba1” rating outlook for its long-term foreign and local currency debt from “stable” to “positive,” according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. In its assessment report, Moody’s emphasizes that the “positive outlook” reflects the gradual improvement in Morocco’s economic and fiscal strength, which is likely to further reinforce its […]
Morocco has reaffirmed this Sunday its unwavering support for its Arab brothers during the extraordinary meeting of the Arab League held in Cairo to discuss Iranian aggressions against the Gulf countries. The reaffirmation was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, during his participation, via videoconference, in the Arab League extraordinary session of the […]
Morocco is undertaking one of its most ambitious water security transformations in decades, moving decisively away from a dam-dependent model toward a diversified mix of reservoirs, desalination plants, inter-basin transfers, and treated wastewater reuse — a strategy designed to insulate the country against the mounting unpredictability of rainfall. Speaking at a recent debate in Rabat, […]
Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, said the government had prepared cushions in response to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, warning that global uncertainty could rekindle pressure on energy markets and supply chains. Speaking in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI), Fettah said the Kingdom was approaching the situation with […]
Morocco will hold its next legislative elections on September 23, 2026, the government spokesperson said on feb 5, announcing a royal decree that formally sets the polling date and outlines the timetable for candidate registration and campaigning. During his weekly press briefing, the spokesperson said the decree establishes the date for electing members of the […]
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a phone call Friday with his Russian peer Sergey Lavrov, during which the two officials highlighted the strength of ties between the two countries. According to a statement from Morocco’s Foreign Ministry, the two officials expressed satisfaction with the “quality of friendship and cooperation” linking the two countries and […]
After several weeks of swirling rumours about his departure as Head coach of Morocco national football team, Walid Regragui has finally stepped down from his position and has been replaced by Mohamed Ouahbi. The announcement was made Thursday evening during a press conference held at the HQ of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) in […]
Moroccan scientists have produced the most complete decoding to date of the argan tree’s genome, marking a major advance in understanding the biology of the emblematic species that shapes landscapes across southern Morocco and supports the livelihoods of millions. The National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA) said its research team had reconstructed almost the entire […]