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Economy Minister: Morocco’s economy in good shape
Hespress
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July 18, 2025
Morocco’s economy is in good shape, with positive indicators and growth set to exceed the 4% threshold this year, Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, said. “We have been talking about resilience for a long time. Today, we are in a more...
Relationship with Morocco is 'pillar' of United States' policy, Director at Hudson Institute
Hespress
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July 18, 2025
The relationship between Rabat and Washington is a “pillar” of the United States policy in the region, in Africa and beyond, director of Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at the Hudson Institute, Michael Doran said. “In North Africa...
Turkey's exports to Morocco surge, renewing debate over free trade agreement
Hespress
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July 18, 2025
Turkey’s furniture, paper, and forestry products sector recorded a sharp increase in exports to Morocco in June, jumping by 67% compared to the same month last year. This surge placed Morocco as the fourth-largest export market for the sector,...
SAHAM BANK Secures €55 Million From EBRD To Boost Green Finance In Morocco
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- AETOSWire) SAHAM BANK has reaffirmed its commitment to green finance through a strategic partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), under the newly launched Green Economy Financing Facility Plus (GEFF...
Thousands of Moroccans Rally for Gaza under banner: “Wounds of Our Nation Are Drivers of Our Unity”
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 18, 2025
Thousands of Moroccans Rally for Gaza under banner: “Wounds of Our Nation Are Drivers of Our Unity” [Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:24:24 +0300] Rabat – SABA: Thousands of Moroccans demonstrated across several cities after Friday prayers in solidarity with...
Morocco sees 2030 World Cup as catalyst for strategic transformation, says Akhannouch
Hespress
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July 18, 2025
Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch said Friday that co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is more than just a major global sporting event, it is a national opportunity to accelerate Morocco’s strategic transformation...
Six Moroccans Appointed as Officials for CHAN 2024
Morocco World News
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July 18, 2025
CAF has unveiled the full list of match officials chosen for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), set to take place from August 2 to 30 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Among those selected, six Moroccans stand out. Bouchra...
The Real Madrid Foundation and Play Makers present the ‘Educational Football Programme’ for Morocco
Atalayar
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July 18, 2025
Real Madrid, through its Foundation, is further establishing itself in Morocco thanks to its ‘Educational Football Programme’, which will begin in September 2025 at the Rabat American School with the participation of 250 children. Roberto Carlos,...
Couple planned Morocco trip 'to sacrifice their five-year-old son in desert'
The Mirror
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July 18, 2025
A couple have been arrested after allegedly planning to sacrifice their five-year-old son in the Moroccan desert. The suspects, both music teachers from the town of Zarcans near Bordeaux in France, were seized trying to board a ferry to Tangiers...
Morocco sees record summer return of diaspora as “Marhaba 2025” hits peak with over 1.5 million arrivals
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
Morocco’s “Marhaba 2025” summer operation to welcome its overseas nationals has entered peak season, with daily arrivals exceeding 67,000 and a record high of nearly 69,000 recorded on July 14, foreign minister Nasser Bourita told the cabinet on...
Moroccan procurement committee upholds WhatsApp as valid notification tool in public tender dispute
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
Morocco’s National Commission for Public Procurement has recognized the use of WhatsApp as a legitimate means of service notification in public contracting procedures, provided it fulfills the intended purpose, despite not being among the...
Moroccan exporters reroute potato and onion trade to Egypt to bypass Mauritanian tariffs
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Hespress ENThursday 17 July 2025 - 21:01 A growing number of Moroccan exporters are channeling shipments of potatoes and onions through Egypt to reach Mauritania, avoiding what they describe as prohibitive customs...
Franco leads a military revolt against the leftist Spanish government
Alabama Gazette
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July 17, 2025
July 17, 1936 – Spain - General Francisco Franco launched his revolt against the Spanish government from the Canary Islands, where he was stationed at the time. This military uprising quickly spread from Spanish Morocco to mainland Spain, marking...
Rachid Talbi El Alami Receives Former South African President Jacob Zuma
Morocco World News
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July 17, 2025
Rabat – The President of Morocco’s House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi El Alami, met on Thursday in Rabat with former South African President and leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, Jacob Zuma, who is visiting Morocco with an...
King Mohammed VI Sends Condolence Message to Family of Late Abdellah Azmani
Morocco World News
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July 17, 2025
Rabat – His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of the late Abdellah Azmani. In this message, the Sovereign said that He learned with deep emotion of the passing of Abdellah Azmani, may God...
Morocco Women vs Mali Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 18th 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 17, 2025
Morocco Women will clash with Mali Women at the Olympic Stadium in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday. Both teams are in search of a ticket to the semi-finals. Morocco Women vs Mali Women Preview Morocco have been enjoying...
Morocco advances solar-powered agriculture amid global slowdown in green transition
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
As global momentum toward clean energy slows, Morocco is emerging as a notable exception, pressing ahead with solar-powered farming and green hydrogen investments. According to the newly released Renewables 2025 Global Status Report, Morocco was...
Women’s group urges lawmakers to center gender equality in Morocco’s new education reform
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
As Morocco debates a major education reform under Draft Law 59.21, the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) is calling on lawmakers to put gender equality at the core of the proposed changes. In a comprehensive policy memo submitted to...
Baitas defends Morocco’s health coverage reform amid criticism, cites 17 billion dirhams in reimbursements
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
Amid growing criticism of Morocco’s social protection system, government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas on Thursday defended the scale and intent of the health coverage reform, portraying it as a strategic royal initiative already yielding...
Safran, EIB, AfDB, and More Are Keen to Strengthen Relations, Cooperation with Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 17, 2025
Rabat – High-level international officials have commended Morocco’s development momentum and progress spanning several sectors in a series of recent remarks. Vice President of the French National Assembly Naima Moutchou joined the growing list of...