Moroccan prisons see 5.45% decrease in inmate population in 2025

Mohammed becomes one of the most common names in southern Spain cities

Morocco: A sociological look at the evolution of family models

The latest National Family Survey by the HCP reveals profound societal shifts that call for adapted public policies. With trends like the move towards nuclear families, declining birth rates, and rising divorce and singlehood, sociologist Soumaya Naamane Guessous sheds light on what the numbers tell us about these changes.

Morocco’s population shifts toward cities and aging, says HCP chief

In Morocco, one in three people over 50 had fewer children than they wanted, UNFPA finds

Two days ahead of World Population Day, Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) and the UNFPA unveiled striking data on fertility trends, both globally and nationally. The figures point to a steady decline, driven by a complex combination of social and economic factors.

In North Africa, Islam has held firm and unwavering over the past decade

Over the past decade, beliefs have evolved, convictions have shifted, and religious affiliations have been reshaped. This is the key finding of the latest Pew Research Center study, conducted between 2010 and 2020 and published on Monday, June 9. In North Africa, there are few surprises, people remain deeply connected to their roots: Islam. On a global scale, however, Islam is gaining momentum, Christianity is declining, and the rise of the «non-religious» stands out as a surprising

Demographic challenges will require France to welcome 310,000 immigrant workers annually

To sustain its social model, keep its economy running, and address an aging population, France will need to rely on an additional 310,000 immigrant workers annually until 2040-2050. According to a report by the think tank Terra Nova, this number is essential for maintaining the active-to-inactive ratio.