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Morocco Pledges Support for Developing Nations Through South-South Cooperation
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat — Morocco recently committed to fully supporting small island developing states, least developed countries (LDCs), and landlocked developing nations through effective South-South cooperation. Abdellah Laghmid, Morocco’s Deputy Permanent...
Morocco Rises to 6th in Africa for Public Services, Says AfDB Report
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Berlin – Morocco ranks among the continent’s top performers in public service delivery, according to the first Public Service Delivery Index (PSDI) released by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The country claims the 6th position in Africa,...
Morocco Pushes Structural Reforms at 4th UN Development Finance Conference
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch outlined the country’s structural reforms during his address at the 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville. Representing King Mohammed VI at the...
Massive fire devastates 15 hectares of oasis in Morocco’s Tarqa Ntouchka
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
A massive fire has ravaged approximately 15 hectares of agricultural land in the Tarqa Ntouchka oasis, located deep in the mountainous district of Chtouka Aït Baha, destroying vast swaths of vegetation, including date palms, olive trees, banana...
Women’s AFCON Returns: What To Know Ahead Of The 15th Edition In Morocco
Forbes
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South africa's players lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the 2022 Women's Africa Cup of ... More Nations final football match between Morocco and South Africa at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on July 23, 2022. (Photo by Fadel...
Moroccan rights group files complaint over controversial kiss scene filmed in Tangier
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
A Moroccan rights group filed a formal complaint on Thursday after a filmed kiss in Tangier’s 9 April square triggered public outcry in Morocco. The scene, reportedly part of an Italian movie being shot in the city, was denounced as “immoral” and...
Morocco posts 4.8% growth in Q1-2025
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
According to the High Commission for Planning (HCP), Morocco’s national economic growth improved in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 4.8%. Taking into account a 6% increase in taxes on products net of subsidies, compared to 6.7% in the same...
Heidelberg Materials Buys Votorantim's Cement Business In Morocco
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Heidelberg Materials, a German company, has bought the Moroccan cement operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a Brazilian firm. This deal, confirmed by both companies, means Heidelberg now owns a large cement factory near...
AfDB commits over €300 million to boost Morocco’s economic resilience, drive job creation
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved over €300 million to support entrepreneurship, finance job creation initiatives, and fund the second phase of Morocco’s Governance and Climate Change Resilience...
Ukraine and Morocco have signed an agreement on international road transport
The Odessa Journal
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On June 28, in Istanbul, within the framework of the Global Transport Forum, Ukraine and the Kingdom of Morocco signed a bilateral Agreement on International Road Transport. The signing of this agreement opens up new opportunities for the...
African Development Bank Approves €300 Million for Morocco Economic Programs
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat — Morocco has received confirmation of over €300 million of funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB). The AfDB’s Board of Directors has approved the funding to assist the North African country in boosting its economy and creating...
Palestine PM Renews Appreciation for Morocco’s Unwavering Support for Palestine
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa commended today Morocco’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and people. “On behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian people, I would like to reiterate my gratitude to his...
Inwi Strengthens Its Commitment to Moroccan Gaming at the 2025 Expo
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Fez– At this year’s Morocco Gaming Expo, Inwi has once again made it clear: gaming in Morocco is not a passing trend, but a fast-growing sector with real potential, and Inwi intends to help shape its future. As a leading force in Morocco’s digital...
BBC: Morocco’s Football Ambitions Evident Through WAFCON
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco is establishing itself as a football powerhouse in Africa, with the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) showcasing the North African country’s growing influence in the sport. The tournament runs from July 5-26, marking...
Moroccan economy grew 4.8% in Q1
WKZO - Michigan
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RABAT (Reuters) -Morocco’s economy grew 4.8% in the first quarter this year, compared with 3% the same period last year, the national statistics agency HCP said. The growth was driven by an improvement in farming and industrial activities, which...
Morocco’s Economy Shows Strong Growth in Q1 of 2025
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s economy started 2025 on a positive note, with the country’s GDP growing significantly faster than the previous year, according to data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). HCP’s report shows that the country’s economy...
Morocco prepares for 2030 World Cup limelight
African Business
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June 30, 2025
Speaking to African Business in Rabat, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchini, Morocco’s minister for digital transition and administrative reform, reflects on a “big deadline” the country is facing in its ambitious plans for economic growth and development...
Morocco sees slight rise in CO2 emissions amid growing energy supply in 2024
Hespress
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June 30, 2025
Morocco’s carbon dioxide emissions from energy sources rose slightly in 2024, reaching 69.1 million tons, according to the 2025 edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy, published by the Energy Institute in collaboration with consulting...
UK pulls the plug on £25 billion Morocco power project
ESI Africa
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June 30, 2025
The UK government has officially withdrawn its support for the massive Morocco-UK Power Project, citing national interest concerns and a shift towards “homegrown” energy solutions. The Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project was a 10GW project set to feed...
AMFS 2025 spotlights Morocco as a vital U.S. Marine Corps security partner in North Africa
DVIDS - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
POINTE AUX PIMENTS, Mauritius (June 25, 2025) — Military officials from the Kingdom of Morocco joined U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa during the 2025 African Maritime Forces Summit to reinforce a longstanding security partnership and...