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Algerian Disinformation Claims the Death of Moroccan Officers in Israel: No Basis, No Evidence

A document circulated by media outlets close to the Algerian military regime claims that two Moroccan officers were killed and a third injured during Iranian strikes on Israeli military installations, while they were allegedly undergoing training at the Meron base in northern Israel. This assertion, as it stands, is based on no verifiable source or […]

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Moroccan stadium construction progressing as planned ahead of CAN 2025- FRMF Chief

The stadiums that will host the African Cup of Nations will be delivered as planned ahead of the tournament, Fouzi Lekjaa, head of Morocco’s football federation (FRMF) said. Speaking at a press briefing, Lekjaa confirmed that the Complexe Moulay Abdellah in Rabat and the Grand Stade de Tanger will be completed by September 2025. Meanwhile, […]

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Morocco’s Sahara emerges as gateway for African business dialogues

In a powerful demonstration of Morocco’s commitment to African economic integration, the city of Laâyoune recently hosted a landmark event that brought together business leaders from across the continent. The latest event was marked by the signing by the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) of a pivotal cooperation agreement with business federations from several […]

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Year 2024 hottest, driest in Morocco in a decade – national weather agency

The year 2024 has officially been declared the hottest and driest in Morocco in more than a decade, according to a new report from the country’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The findings were presented during a climate briefing held in Rabat on June 20, 2025, showing that Morocco experienced last year record-breaking average temperature […]

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Morocco, Mauritania sign fisheries marketing agreement

Morocco’s National Fisheries Office (ONP) and Mauritania’s Fish Marketing Company (SMCP) have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in the marketing and valorization of fishery products, the ONP said in a statement. The agreement, signed in Casablanca this week by ONP Managing Director Amina Figuigui and SMCP Managing Director Yahia Ahmed El Waqf, […]

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Moroccan southern provinces, strategic link between North Africa & Morocco’s African depth – Laayoune Declaration

Participants in the Parliamentary Forum on Economic Cooperation between Morocco and the CEMAC highlighted on Friday in Laayoune, the strategic importance of the Southern Provinces of the Kingdom and the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra region as a vital link between North Africa and Morocco’s deeper African ties, and as a promising zone for investment and integrated […]

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IUR, top Moroccan university in International Times High Education Impact Rankings; QS World University Rankings 2026 Places Rabat’s UM5R First in Morocco

The International University of Rabat (UIR) maintains for the 3rd consecutive year its 1st position at the national level in the prestigious International Times High Education (THE) Impact Rankings, out of 14 Moroccan universities which appear in the ranking issued this week. The International THE Impact Rankings measures the commitment of universities to achieving the […]

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WB supports Morocco’s social protection efforts with $250 Mln funding

The World Bank has agreed to provide Morocco $250 million funding to support the country’s social protection system which has improved living standards of vulnerable households and expanded access to essential services. In December 2023, Morocco launched the Direct Social Benefit (DSB) program as a key component of the national social protection reform. As of […]

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Morocco takes part in parliamentary conference on interfaith dialogue

A Moroccan MP delegation is taking part in the 2nd Parliamentary Conference on Interfaith Dialogue which opened Thursday in Rome under the theme: “Strengthening trust and embracing hope for our common future”. The three-day event is organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Italian Parliament in cooperation with NGO Religions for Peace. The conference […]

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Moroccan Central Bank partners with IFC to promote Morocco’s agricultural financial inclusion

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) signed a partnership deal on Wednesday, June 18, in Rabat, meant to achieve two key objectives: improving the resilience of agricultural operations and fostering inclusive and sustainable growth. According to a joint press release, this partnership reflects the shared ambition of both institutions to promote an […]