Morocco’s Bold Education Reform Shows Early Promise, Outpacing French Efforts
16 May 2025
Morocco has implemented a similar but bolder plan than France to raise academic standards. The reform is already bearing fruit.
Development
Morocco Achieves High Human Development Status for First Time, UN Report Shows
8 May 2025
Morocco joins, for the first time, the category of countries with high human development. This is according to the global human development report presented by UNDP in New York (…)
Morocco Launches $9.5 Billion High-Speed Rail Project to Boost Economy
6 May 2025
More than just a major railway project aimed at modernizing the transport network, the high-speed line (LGV) connecting Kenitra to Marrakech, whose construction was launched on (…)
Moroccan Minister Slams Delays in Dakhla Desalination Plant Project
3 May 2025
The delay in the completion of the seawater desalination plant in the city of Dakhla, despite royal directives, has provoked the irritation of the Minister of Agriculture, (…)
Moroccan Diaspora Remittances Surge to $11.8 Billion, Boosting National Economy
2 May 2025
Remittances from Moroccans in the diaspora contribute to Morocco’s macroeconomic stability, notes a recent policy brief published by the United Nations Economic Commission for (…)
North African Arms Race Escalates as Morocco and Algeria Boost Military Spending
30 April 2025
The arms race is intensifying in Algeria and Morocco. This is evidenced by a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Morocco’s Olive Oil Crisis Eases as Rainfall Boosts Production Hopes
28 April 2025
In Morocco, recent rainfall maintains hope for an improvement in olive oil production. However, olive growers fear other risks and uncertainties.
Casablanca Approves Third-Floor Construction in Aïn Chock District
26 April 2025
It is now possible to build a third floor on buildings located in several neighborhoods of the Aïn Chock district in Casablanca.
Morocco Expands Air Force, Poised to Become Major African Military Power
14 April 2025
Morocco is gradually but surely establishing itself in the African skies. This is evidenced by the number of military aircraft at its disposal.
Casablanca Residents Appeal to King as Historic Neighborhood Faces Demolition
7 April 2025
A demolition operation of houses and businesses planned in Casablanca is not well received by the residents of the old city, in the Al Boḥayra district. They are calling on (…)