Keywords: 2024


Bangladesh holds first election since 2024 uprising

Bangladeshis are voting Thursday in the country’s first national election since the student led uprising of 2024 that forced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power. More than 127 million voters are eligible to cast ballots across 299 constituencies, choosing between the Bangladesh Nationalist......

Mixed marriages in Morocco: Over 7,000 police probes in 2024 amid rising trends

Morocco's Public Prosecutor's Office revealed comprehensive 2024 statistics on mixed marriages between Moroccan citizens and foreigners, emphasizing the kingdom's stringent regulatory framework under the Family Code. These unions, blending diverse cultural backgrounds, have grown amid globalization,......

Morocco’s 5.1-point rise in real purchasing power driven by income growth and low inflation

In 2024, Moroccan households enjoyed a notable improvement in purchasing power, fueled by rising incomes and low inflation rates, as highlighted in newly released national accounts data by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP). Household disposable income surged by 6.7%, reaching MAD 1.059......

Bank Al-Maghrib reports sharp decline in counterfeit banknotes for 2024

Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) has announced a significant reduction in the rate of counterfeit banknotes in circulation for 2024, marking a major achievement in Morocco’s ongoing efforts to combat counterfeiting. The rate dropped to 1.5 counterfeit notes per million banknotes, a considerable improvement......

UN report reveals one woman killed every 10 minutes in 2024 due to femicide

A recent report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women has revealed alarming statistics on femicide, released on November 25, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The findings expose the global scale of gender-based violence,......

Morocco seeks key role at global maritime assembly in London

Morocco has joined global maritime leaders at the 34th Assembly of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which commenced today in London. The high-level meeting brings together representatives from member states to shape the future of the maritime sector, a critical element of the global economy. Leading......

Morocco sets record with 1,200 tons of lemon exports to UK

Morocco has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its lemon exports to the United Kingdom, shipping 1,200 tons between November 2024 and August 2025. This record-breaking achievement, valued at MAD 9.6 million ($920,000), reflects a 40-fold increase compared to the previous season, according to EastFruit.......

Morocco sees rise in amicable divorces as judicial cases decline in 2024

Morocco’s family courts reported a slight uptick in divorce filings in 2024, yet overall judgments decreased, signaling a growing preference for peaceful separations. According to the 2024 annual report by the Higher Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ), mutual consent divorces accounted for nearly......

Zeus, the mechanical horse from the Paris 2024 Olympics, returns to the French capital

The majestic mechanical horse that captivated millions during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has returned to the French capital. “Zeus,” the 10-tonne creation that galloped across the Seine in a stunning display of artistry and engineering, is being showcased this weekend......