The prickly pear, once dubbed the «fruit of the poor» in Morocco, now faces soaring prices due to a persistent crisis fueled by the devastating cochineal insect and dwindling production. As local farmers grapple with these challenges, experts like Zouhair Sabir highlight the urgent need for stronger state support and strategic market solutions to stabilize this vital sector.
The Professional Association of Wholesale Liquid Gas Distributors in Morocco has declared a 48-hour halt in gas distribution to protest the authorities' inaction on resolving the profit margin crisis threatening the sector's viability. Association President Mohamed Benjelloun warns that without a meaningful response, this suspension could be extended.
Morocco’s healthcare system is facing an unprecedented period of tension, with growing public protests across several cities demanding decent health services, while the Ministry of Health responds by dismissing a number of its officials.