Keywords: Local government


Drarga-Agadir launches 130 million dirham road upgrade amid infrastructure concerns

Drarga, a rapidly growing commune in Morocco’s Agadir Ida Outanane prefecture, is facing mounting pressure to upgrade its basic infrastructure as population growth and economic activity continue to reshape the area. Residents and local associations have raised concerns over deteriorating roads,......

Morocco’s vacant land tax generates 2.81 billion dirhams in seven months

Morocco’s reform of the tax on undeveloped urban land is already producing a significant increase in municipal revenue, with collections reaching 2.81 billion dirhams during the first seven months of 2026. The figure represents a 48.9% year-on-year increase and has already exceeded the government’s......

South African Municipal Councillor Killed in Shooting as Security Concerns Intensify

A municipal councillor was shot and killed near his office in the eThekwini Municipality, adding to growing concerns over political violence and public security in South Africa. The attack occurred in the KwaZulu-Natal province, a region that has experienced repeated incidents involving local political......

One in four French municipalities exposed to climate change risks and rising insurance costs

A growing share of French municipalities is becoming financially and structurally vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with one in four communes now exposed to heightened risk and rising insurance costs, according to a new analysis by advocacy groups Reclaim Finance and Data For Good. The findings......

Aix-Marseille metropolis president clashes with prefect over budget cuts

The president of the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolitan authority, Nicolas Isnard, has strongly criticized the French state and the local prefect after a disputed budget decision involving significant financial adjustments imposed on the intercommunal structure. Speaking at a press conference, Isnard......

Moroccan government approves new status for territorial administration employees

The Moroccan government has approved a new legal framework aimed at regulating the status of employees working within territorial administrations and local authorities across the country. The draft law, presented during a government council meeting, seeks to modernize the management of human resources......

Khénifra approves series of development projects to boost health, infrastructure, and culture

The Provincial Council of Khénifra has approved a series of development projects and partnership agreements covering health, infrastructure, urban renewal, and cultural and sports activities during an extraordinary session held Tuesday at the provincial headquarters. Presided over by Council......

Democrats win Miami mayoral race for the first time in nearly three decades

The Democratic Party has secured the Miami mayor’s office for the first time in 28 years, marking a significant shift in the political landscape of Florida’s financial hub. Eileen Higgins, a long-time county commissioner, won the election with about 60% of the vote, defeating Republican......

Tragedy Strikes Central Mexico: Steel Plant Explosion Claims Twelve Lives

A devastating explosion at a steel plant located in the city of Apizaco, Tlaxcala,has resulted in the deaths of twelve individuals, with one additional person injured, according to local authorities. The incident occurred on Wednesday and has raised significant concerns regarding safety protocols within......