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Unfinished Progress: The State of Female Empowerment in Morocco

In 2022, Morocco ranked 136th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Ranking, a stark reminder of the challenges facing female empowerment in the nation. This ranking reflects a blend of systemic issues that hinder women's progress, despite significant strides made over the years. In a poignant......

Moroccan artist Fatiha Zemmouri creates poetic narratives through material transformation

Fatiha Zemmouri has established herself as a significant figure in contemporary Moroccan art through her innovative work with raw materials and abstract forms. Born in Casablanca in 1966, she divides her time between her home city and Marrakech, exploring themes of transformation, regeneration, and the......

Promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in Morocco's Industrial Sector

In alignment with Morocco’s economic transformation, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce is committed to boosting female participation in the workforce, targeting a 45% female employment rate by 2035. Through its "Made in Morocco" initiative, the Ministry is working to enhance industrial......

Historic Bond Success: BCP Secures $120 Million as Morocco's First Female Bank CEO Takes Charge

Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) has successfully concluded a MAD 1.2 billion ($118.9 million) perpetual subordinated bond issue, marking a significant achievement under the guidance of Naziha Belkeziz, Morocco's first female bank CEO. The offering, which ran from December 25-27, 2024, garnered exceptional......

Pioneering Moroccan Scientist Transforms National Meteorite Research

In the heart of Casablanca, where ancient astronomer Ibn Rushd once taught beneath starlit skies, Dr. Hasnaa Chennaoui has written a new chapter in Morocco's scientific legacy. As the country's first female meteoritics and planetary scientist, Chennaoui has not only revolutionized Morocco's......

Shifting Household Dynamics: Women's Rising Role and Changing Family Structures in Morocco

In a revealing snapshot of social transformation, Morocco's latest census unveils significant shifts in household composition and leadership, highlighting the evolving roles of women and changing family structures over the past decade. The 2024 census, conducted by the High Commissioner of Planning,......

Women-Led SMEs Take Center Stage at ECA's North African Economic Forum

The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has concluded a significant policy dialogue in Rabat, Morocco, focusing on empowering women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across North Africa. The two-day high-level meeting marked the culmination of a comprehensive two-year initiative aimed at strengthening......

British Mountaineer Shatters Records: 23-Year-Old Conquers World's 14 Highest Peaks

In a remarkable display of determination and skill, 23-year-old Adriana Brownlee has etched her name in the annals of mountaineering history. The young British climber has become the youngest woman to scale all 14 of the world's peaks exceeding 8,000 meters in height, a feat accomplished in less......

Olympic Athlete's Fiery Ordeal Unveils Dark Side of Kenyan Running Scene

In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the international athletic community, Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is fighting for her life after a horrific attack by her boyfriend. The 33-year-old Olympian, who recently competed in Paris, suffered burns to 75% of her body when her......