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Youth-led protests in Morocco shift locations as GenZ212 announces updates

Morocco’s youth-driven civic movement, GenZ212, has released details on the next wave of peaceful demonstrations, planned for this weekend across several cities. The group has announced new gathering points and adjusted some protest routes, signaling efforts to streamline its growing mobilization. In......

Morocco allocates $1.34 billion to stabilize essential goods prices in 2026

The Moroccan government has set aside MAD 13.77 billion ($1.34 billion) in 2026 to subsidize essential goods, including butane gas, sugar, and soft wheat flour, according to the compensation fund report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. The funding aims to counter domestic production shortfalls caused......

Moroccan government advances social reforms and renewable energy initiatives

The Moroccan government council, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, convened on Thursday, October 23, 2025, to approve pivotal reforms and key ministerial appointments under Article 92 of the Constitution. The session emphasized Morocco’s strategic focus on social equity, food safety, and renewable......

Morocco reforms check laws to support businesses and modernize economy

Morocco has implemented a groundbreaking reform of its commercial code, eliminating automatic jail sentences for issuing checks without sufficient funds. The new approach emphasizes payment resolution, debt regularization, and economic responsibility, marking a shift from punitive measures to a more......

Morocco emerges as a rising force in the global gaming economy

For decades, the gaming world’s powerhouses have been easily identifiable: California, Seoul, and Warsaw often dominate the conversation. Yet quietly and without fanfare, Casablanca and Morocco more broadly is positioning itself as one of the next great centers of gaming innovation. A youthful......

Moroccan government pledges dialogue with Gen Z while accelerating key reforms

The Moroccan government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the demands of the youth-led GenZ 212 protest movement, emphasizing ongoing reforms in education, health, and employment. Speaking after the weekly Council meeting, Government Spokesperson and minister delegate for parliamentary relations,......

GenZ212 movement urges nationwide boycott of Akhannouch’s companies amid growing discontent

The GenZ212 protest movement has intensified its calls for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to step down, urging Moroccans to boycott all companies linked to the billionaire businessman. The campaign, circulating widely across social media, seeks to apply economic pressure on one of Morocco’s most......

Motion of censure emerges as key solution to Morocco’s government crisis

Political parties in Morocco have a constitutional pathway to address the nationwide protests and restore public confidence: a motion of censure to withdraw confidence from the current government. With public outrage intensifying, particularly among Generation Z demonstrators, the demand for Prime Minister......

UN and Morocco mark five years of regional counter-terrorism partnership

The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) has commended its enduring collaboration with Morocco in advancing regional security and counter-terrorism training across Africa, marking the fifth anniversary of its Programme Office for Counter-Terrorism and Training in Africa, headquartered in......