Moroccans feel the safest in North Africa, reveals the Gallup 2018 Global Law and Order index

Morocco has scored 81 points in the 2018 Global Law and Order index conducted by Gallup. Based on four main questions about security and safety, the report interviewed 148,000 citizens from 142 countries in 2017.

Has Morocco equipped policemen with Israeli Tavor Assault Rifle ?

Parading on the 62nd anniversary of the Directorate General of National Security, policemen carried Israeli bullpup assault rifles. For Mena Défense, Morocco is the first North African country «to publically use» these weapons.

Press freedom : Morocco falls in Reporters Without Borders index

For the latest edition of Reporters Without Borders annual report, 2017 saw a great deal of additional judicial harassment of journalists in Morocco. The latter‘s performance declined when compared to previous years.

Human Rights Watch launches a new campaign for the LGBT community in the MENA region

2017 Gallup Global Law and Order : Moroccans claim being safe

Morocco has scored 83 points in the 2017 Global Law and Order index conducted by Gallup research-based company. Based on four main questions about security and safety, the report interviewed 136.000 citizens from 135 countries in 2016.

Euler Hermes : Morocco is one of the only «low-risk» countries in the MENA region  

A study conducted by Euler Hermes suggests that Morocco is the only country in North Africa and the Middle East that is ranked as low-risk due to several strong indicators. The report shows that the Kingdom is witnessing «steady growth despite primary sector high volatility».  

2017 Change Readiness Index : Is Morocco unable to face change ? 

Morocco is ranked 57th among the countries that are ready to change and evolve in the world. This was claimed by the 2017 Change Readiness Index, published every two years by Swiss firm KPMG. Ranking details below.

2017 Global Innovation Index : Morocco among the most innovative countries in Africa

Morocco is one of the leading countries in North Africa according to the 2017 Global Innovation Index. Ranked 72nd among a total of 127 states, the Kingdom’s economy is considered to be one of the most innovative ones in the MENA region. 

2017 Global Peace Index : Morocco one of most peaceful countries in the Middle East and North Africa

Morocco is one of the most peaceful countries in the Middle East and North Africa. According to the 2017 Global Peace Index, the Kingdom is ranked 75th among 163 nations making progress compared to last year and other neighboring countries.  

The US will decrease the financial assistance dedicated to the Middle East and North Africa