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Dakhla transforms urban landscape with ambitious upgrades worth MAD 627 million

Dakhla is undergoing a sweeping urban transformation as part of its 2022–2027 communal action plan, with investments totaling over MAD 627 million ($68.9 million). The southern Moroccan city is focusing on modernizing infrastructure, expanding green spaces, and enhancing its overall appeal as an......

Algeria’s reactive approach falls short against Morocco’s Sahel strategy

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently announced an ambitious plan to position Algerian ports as vital trade hubs for landlocked African nations. Speaking at the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers, Tebboune emphasized Algeria’s intent to revitalize its neglected ties with the continent,......

Morocco’s economy grows unevenly as regional disparities deepen

Morocco’s economy expanded by 3.7% in 2023, showcasing resilience amid global challenges. However, a new report by the High Commission of Planning (HCP) reveals that the benefits of this growth were not evenly distributed across the country, with significant regional inequalities persisting. The......

Oyster harvesting suspended in Boutalha area of Dakhla

The State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries announced on Friday the suspension of oyster harvesting and marketing in the Boutalha classified shellfish zone, located within the maritime district of Dakhla. This measure follows analyses carried out by the National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH),......

Explosions in Dakhla as military clears old bombs and landmines in controlled demolition

Residents of Dakhla were briefly startled on Friday afternoon when a series of loud explosions reverberated through the city and its surroundings. The blasts, which initially raised concerns among locals, were later confirmed by authorities as part of a planned and controlled demolition aimed at destroying......

Gambia reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and autonomy plan

The Republic of The Gambia has reiterated its unwavering support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara region and endorsed the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the only credible and realistic solution to the regional dispute. This reaffirmation came in a joint statement issued following a meeting......

French delegation explores development momentum in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab

A delegation from the city of Nice, France, visited the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region on Tuesday to explore the area's economic and infrastructure development, as well as its potential for future cooperation and investment. Led by Olivier Bettati, Special Advisor to the Mayor of Nice, the delegation......

Morocco accelerates desalination and dam projects to secure water by 2030

Morocco is intensifying efforts to combat water scarcity by ramping up seawater desalination and dam construction projects, aiming to secure an annual desalination capacity of 1.7 billion cubic meters by 2030. These initiatives are part of the National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation......

Morocco prioritizes African cooperation in its foreign policy

Under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, Morocco has firmly placed African cooperation at the core of its foreign policy and development strategy. Speaking in Istanbul at a high-level session on "Unleashing Africa’s Connectivity Potential" during the Global Forum on Transport Connectivity,......