Moroccan international Ismael Saibari, who recently won the Eredivisie title with PSV Eindhoven, has overcome childhood health issues and early career setbacks to become one of Dutch football’s standout players. He now dreams of scoring the winning goal for Morocco in a World Cup final.
From May 13 to 15, 2025, professionals will gather in Marrakech for the 1st National Scientific Congress on Citrus, organized by Maroc Citrus under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture. Held under the theme «Multiple Challenges in the Citrus Sector: What Levers for Action?», the event aims to address the pressing issues facing the industry. A recent study has offered a comprehensive overview of the sector, which is increasingly affected by climate change.
In the 2025 Reporters Without Borders ranking, Morocco saw a slight improvement in the Press Freedom Index, moving from 129th to 120th place globally. Despite this progress, the media in Morocco continues to face significant challenges, particularly with the ongoing pressure on independent journalists and restrictions on freedom of expression, according to the report.
Morocco ranks 22nd globally in intellectual property strength, leading African nations with a score of 59.21 in the 2025 International Intellectual Property Index. Despite significant progress in patent protections and treaty ratifications, challenges remain in enforcement, innovation, and the development of orphan medicinal products.
Morocco is investing in solar energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, with the goal of generating 52% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. A new report Morocco’s cumulative solar PV capacity is expected to 2.97 GW by 2028.