Morocco Launches 49 New Health Centers Amid Growing Youth Protests Over Healthcare

Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Health announced the launch of 49 new urban and rural health centers across nine regions. According to the ministry, the launch of the new health centers took place today under King Mohammed VI’s high directives aimed...

Under the blue helmet: India’s contribution to global peace

The Indian Army, among the world’s largest contributors of troops and observers to the United Nations (UN) for undertaking peacekeeping missions, is hosting United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from...

Morocco, France Determined to Boost Economic Alliance in Southern Provinces

Dakhl — Business leaders from Morocco and France gathered in Dakhla today in a high-level economic forum focused on developing the country’s southern provinces. The event marks a significant boost to the bilateral partnership, extending...

Short sentences and big bets

Capturing key moments and marking minds Discursive strategy and media framing Soundbites from international actors Neither victor nor vanquished More Sahrawi than the Sahrawis themselves We will be ready to discuss Who does not remember this...

NLC Mourns Abiodun Aremu, Describes Him Titan Of Class Struggle

…suspects foul play, demands a thorough investigation The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has mourned the passing of veteran labour activist, Comrade Abiodun Aremu, who died after a “brutal” hit-and-run accident in his neighbourhood in Ifo, Ogun...

NLC grieves, demands probe into Abiodun Aremu’s death

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and progressive civil society groups across the country have been plunged into mourning following the untimely death of Abiodun ‘Aremson’ Aremu, a steadfast champion of the working class. Aremu, who was widely...

Between progress and regression

In April, I participated in a diplomatic event held in a beautiful city steeped in the history of colonialism, of dunes that were once waves, of grand avenues filled with optimism, and of a diverse and thriving tourism industry. Ramiro Chávez...

Who are the 15 new Walis and Governors appointed by the King?

King Mohammed VI appointed 15 walis and governors to the Territorial Administration during a Council of Ministers held on Oct. 19 at the Royal Palace in Rabat. Here are profiles of several of the newly appointed officials: Khalid Ait Taleb Khalid...

South Africa owes 'debt of gratitude' to late Ambassador Mthethwa, says minister Ronald Lamola

Nomonde Zondi|Published 2 hours ago 2min The Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco), Ronald Lamola, says the country owes the late ambassador to France, Emmanuel Nkosinathi 'Nathi' Mthethwa, a debt of...

MEPs urge Metsola to rebuke Commission over Morocco trade deal

The European Commission’s decision to apply a new EU–Morocco trade deal without consulting Parliament has sparked outrage among MEPs and farmers. On Wednesday, 29 cross-party MEPs sent a letter to Parliament President Roberta Metsola, urging her...

CEE Alliance rejects new agreement between EU and Morocco, announces it will ensure sovereign rights of Sahrawi people are respected

Budapest, 7 October 2025 (SPS) - The Central and Eastern European Alliance for Solidarity with the Saharawi People(CEE Alliance) has strongly condemned the new agreement between the EU and Morocco and announced that it will use all appropriate...

France in limbo

Last night, Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace plan proposed by Donald Trump, paving the way for the release of hostages and an end to two years of war in Gaza. Welcome to Rapporteur. This is Eddy Wax, with Nicoletta Ionta in Strasbourg. We love...

Sir Liam Fox Commends Morocco’s Development Programs for Southern Provinces

Rabat – Sir Liam Fox, President of the Abraham Accord Group in the UK, has commended Morocco’s development programs designed to revamp the country’s southern provinces. Fox published a column in The Economist on Thursday, emphasizing the momentum...

Casablanca-Settat tops new business creation as Morocco records over 72,000 companies in 2025

Morocco registered 72,116 new businesses by the end of August 2025, according to the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property (OMPIC). Of these, 51,979 are legal entities and 20,137 are sole proprietorships. The data show a strong...

Maghreb on Fire: Morocco’s Brewing Arab Spring

Morocco is burning—and not because of summer heat or football fever. The country once hailed as the most stable place in Northern Africa is trembling under the weight of its own contradictions. The protests now sweeping Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier,...

Externalizing Borders: Morocco’s Place in Europe’s Migration Strategy

Picture the Straits of Gibraltar at dawn: Spanish patrol boats scan choppy waters, tracking overcrowded dinghies bound for Europe. In Rabat, diplomats confer behind closed doors on new mobility partnerships. In Brussels, EU ministers debate...

Mohammed VI sets out the priorities of the 2026 Finance Bill: a commitment to young people and social justice

Key messages conveyed by the King Approval of four draft organic laws Finance Bill 2026 The Moroccan market shuns bearish sentiment International agreements and new appointments The King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, presided over the meeting of the...

Morocco prioritises healthcare in $15bln social infra budget

Morocco has allocated about 140 billion Moroccan dirhams (approximately $15 billion) in the 2026 national budget — a 16 percent increase over last year — for healthcare and education. The announcement came after King Mohammed VI chaired a...

His Majesty the King Chairs Council of Ministers

Monday 20 October 2025 His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, chaired a Council of Ministers on Sunday at the Royal Palace in Rabat, according to a statement from the Royal Office. Here follows the translation: “His Majesty King...

Morocco launches reforms to empower youth, ease social tensions

Morocco announced that it will allocate a budget of 140 billion dirhams, approximately $14 billion, to the education and health sectors in the coming year. This initiative will also include the creation of more than 27,000 positions aimed at...