Keywords: Public services


Morocco’s Left-Wing Alliance Rejects Government Programme, Citing Lack of Concrete Commitments

Morocco’s Alliance of the Left has announced that it will vote against the government’s 2026–2031 programme, arguing that the proposed policy agenda lacks sufficiently precise targets, implementation deadlines and guarantees to address the country’s social and economic challenges. Speaking......

France Cost-of-Living Protests: Thousands Mobilize as Clashes Hit Paris and Marseille

A nationwide protest against rising living costs brought tens of thousands of people onto the streets of France on Saturday, October 17, as demonstrations in several cities were accompanied by clashes with police, property damage and arrests. The mobilization brought together groups concerned about purchasing......

Morocco prioritises cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure

Morocco is stepping up its efforts to protect information systems and critical infrastructure as public institutions and businesses become increasingly reliant on digital services. The growing threat of cyberattacks has made cybersecurity a strategic priority, with implications extending beyond technology......

France Braces for Renewed Social Unrest as Living Costs and Education Cuts Fuel Anger

France is preparing for another wave of social mobilization on October 17, as trade unions, student activists, members of the Yellow Vests movement and other grassroots organizations seek to unite their campaigns against austerity, rising living costs and deteriorating public services. Under the slogan......

Morocco records improvement in government effectiveness indicator between 2020 and 2025

Morocco recorded an improvement in its Government Effectiveness indicator between 2020 and 2025, according to data from the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI). The indicator is designed to capture perceptions of the quality of public services, the performance of the civil service,......

Morocco prepares national Smart City framework as urbanization accelerates

Morocco is preparing to give its Smart City ambitions a more structured foundation as the country works toward a national framework designed to guide the digital transformation of its urban areas. The initiative comes as demographic growth continues to reshape cities and place increasing pressure on......

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,......

Gabon suspends digital driving licence enrolment with nearly 7,000 permits awaiting collection

Gabon has temporarily halted enrolment for its digital driving licence, leaving thousands of applicants waiting for information about when the programme will resume. The Ministry of Transport, Merchant Marine and Logistics announced the suspension on Monday, September 21, six months after the digital......

Thailand: Two Days Off for Officials in Bangkok Amid Flooding

The Thai government has decided to grant two exceptional days off to officials in Bangkok and three neighboring provinces as heavy rains have caused flooding in the capital. The measure, scheduled for September 28 and 29, comes at a time when a judicial decision regarding the ballots used in the February......