In 2026, Morocco's national growth is projected to reach 4.5%, building on a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, which saw a growth rate of 4.8%. These figures mark the highest growth rates since the pandemic, as highlighted in the annual Global Focus report, which examines economic trends impacting global markets and emerging economies. The report, authored by Standard Chartered Global Research, emphasizes that this momentum «reflects the robust performance of non-agricultural
Tragedy struck on Monday evening in the commune of Foum El Anceur, located in the Beni Mellal province, when a man in his seventies lost his life following the collapse of part of his home. The incident occurred after heavy rainfall in the region. According to media sources, the victim was asleep when a section of the house collapsed on him, resulting in his immediate death. Upon receiving the alert, local authorities, along with the Royal Gendarmerie and Civil Protection units, swiftly
The bodies of the father and his daughter, swept away by powerful flash floods on Monday in Oued Sidi Ouaaziz, in the Taroudant province, were found around midday this Tuesday, following hours of continuous search efforts. The two bodies were transferred to the morgue of the provincial hospital in Taroudant to undergo the required legal procedures. According to local sources, the girl is around 17 years old and a second-year high school student, while her father is
Following the clarifications provided by the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP) on December 15 regarding the non-publication of lists of journalists holding professional press cards in Morocco, the PJD has stepped into the fray. Its MP, Naïma El Fathaoui, submitted a written question to the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, pressing him to reveal which legal and regulatory authority is responsible for publishing the
After Egypt and South Africa, Morocco ranks as the third most targeted country by cyberattacks in Africa. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, the Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, said that the relevant institutions are working closely together to address existing vulnerabilities, including through strengthened legislation.
Denied an education due to his blindness, Yahya Boulmane's journey from a small village in Morocco to the streets of Montpellier is a testament to resilience in the face of adversity. After years of struggle and determination, he now stands on the brink of a life-changing surgery that could restore his sight.
A house collapsed overnight between Monday and Tuesday in Sehb Elward neighborhood of Fez, without causing any casualties, thanks to a preventive evacuation carried out earlier by the relevant authorities. According to local sources, the building had been the subject of repeated complaints from residents, who had warned about its deteriorating structural condition and the danger it posed to occupants. These alerts prompted authorities to intervene and evacuate the house before the collapse
A Tunisian Airlines flight made an emergency landing on Tuesday at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers after a Moroccan passenger suffered a medical emergency on board, Algerian daily Echorouk reported. According to the same source, the passenger was promptly evacuated by civil protection services and transferred to Mustapha Pacha University Hospital to receive medical care.
Raja Casablanca has officially announced the signing of Jordanian international Mohammad Abu Zrayq, known on the pitch as «Sharara». The winger recently drew attention for his standout performance with the Jordanian national team during the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar. At the same time, Jordan’s Al-Ramtha Club confirmed the mutual termination of its contract with Sharara, who had been serving as the team’s captain. In a heartfelt message shared by Al-Ramtha, Sharara said
Two students died on Sunday in Lamsabih, a rural commune in the Safi province, after drowning while on their way to school. The children fell into a body of water that had formed as a result of excavation works carried out by a company installing large seawater desalination pipelines near Talha village, on the outskirts of Safi. According to available information, Civil Protection teams recovered the body of one student, while search operations were continuing for the second child, who