The 15th session of the Joint High Commission between Morocco and Senegal, held in Rabat, marked a significant advancement in bilateral relations, with the signing of 17 cooperation frameworks across various sectors. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his Senegalese counterpart Ousmane Sonko underscored the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations, emphasizing a shared vision for strategic partnerships and regional integration.
With nearly 100,000 jobs created and a 1.8-fold return on revenues and investments, AFCON 2025 allowed Morocco to demonstrate its organizational strength while generating significant economic spillovers across key development sectors, according to Minister Ryad Mezzour.
A new study estimates that invasive alien species cost Morocco between $1.14 billion and $5.13 billion every year, with agriculture bearing the heaviest losses. Identifying 343 invasive species, the authors warn that the true cost is likely higher and call for urgent preventive action.