Since the beginning of Ramadan, the security forces have regularly witnessed the violation of the curfew imposed as part of the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. Hundreds of offenders have been dispersed in Tangier, Salé, Sidi Bennour but also in Marrakech and Casablanca.
Even though Morocco is considered the best country in the MENA region in terms of vaccination against Covid-19, the much-hoped-for herd immunity for a return to normal life will be achieved in the last quarter of 2021. This is what Roberto Cardarelli, head of the International Monetary Fund mission in charge of Morocco, said during a recent webinar.
Morocco’s overall port traffic is doing well despite the health crisis related to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water, it went from 153.1 million tons in 2019 to 172.1 million tons in 2020, an increase of 12.4%.
In 2020, the profitability of the banking sector was shaken by several problems related to the health crisis. To better understand the situation, the rating agency Moody’s has just published a note on the state of Moroccan banks.
The Caballas coalition of Ceuta intends to submit to the local Assembly a plan to reconvert the Tarajal industrialists who have ceased their activities since the closure of the borders with Morocco.
The Tunisian airline Tunisair is offering an opportunity for Tunisian nationals stranded in Morocco to return home through a flight scheduled for Sunday, April 25.
Thanks to digital technologies, Morocco has been able to better manage the health crisis related to the Covid-19 pandemic. This is revealed by a survey conducted by the consulting firm Oxford Business Group (OBG).
The Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission in charge of Morocco, Roberto Cardarelli, noted on Monday that Morocco is a global example in terms of vaccination and faces a promising economic outlook. He made this statement during a webinar on the economic recovery prospects in the North Africa and Middle East (MENA) region.
Despite the success of the coronavirus vaccination campaign launched in January, many Moroccans are still reluctant to get vaccinated. Some believe the vaccine is haram, while others fear its side effects.
The Ministry of National Education has announced that the national unified baccalaureate exam for the 2020-2021 school year will be held from June 8 to 12. The same press release states that the regional unified exam (1st year baccalaureate) will take place from May 27 to June 1.
The coronavirus continues to challenge the scientific community. The variant that appeared in India could be more contagious and resistant to the vaccine, warns the World Health Organization (WHO).
The IMF said it was satisfied with Morocco’s progress in Covid vaccination. Its director made this known this week during a meeting with the Minister of Economy.