Keywords: Younes SEKKOURI


Continuing education: Sekkouri announces major reform by late January

Rabat, January 7, 2026 – Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younès Sekkouri, announced that a comprehensive reform of the country’s continuing education system is expected to be finalized by the end of January. Speaking during oral......

Morocco’s private vocational training sector expands with reforms underway

Morocco’s private vocational training sector has reached a significant milestone, with 1,487 institutes now operating across the country. According to Younes Sekkouri, Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, approximately 740,000 young people are......

Morocco unveils plan to empower youth in politics with new reform

Morocco’s government has introduced a groundbreaking draft law designed to encourage youth political participation by enabling individuals under 35 to run for parliament, independently of established political parties. The initiative, unveiled by Minister of Economic Inclusion Younes Sekkouri,......

ANAPEC director dismissed over unfulfilled employment objectives

The Moroccan Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, Younes Sekkouri, has dismissed Imane Belmaati as Director General of the National Agency for the Promotion of Employment and Skills (ANAPEC) after a tenure lasting just 14 months. Removal linked to unmet government......

New program for very small enterprises to boost Morocco's economy

Morocco’s government is set to unveil a new initiative aimed at bolstering very small enterprises (VSEs), a vital segment of the nation’s economy. The announcement was made in Casablanca by Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, during the......

Morocco accelerates green hydrogen future with $32 billion investment in southern regions

Morocco’s southern push into green hydrogen leads global energy shift In 2025, Morocco is accelerating its transition to a clean energy future with an unprecedented investment of 319 billion dirhams in green hydrogen megaprojects across its southern provinces. These projects place Morocco at the......

Morocco's new initiative to enhance job prospects for youth without diplomas

The Moroccan government has unveiled a bold new initiative aimed at improving job prospects for youth lacking formal qualifications. This groundbreaking program marks a significant shift in employment strategies, focusing on inclusion and practical support for a demographic that has often been overlooked. In......

Moroccan government advances social dialogue to enhance worker welfare

The Moroccan government has officially initiated the April round of social dialogue, reaffirming its commitment to improving the socio-economic conditions of workers and fostering cooperation with social and economic partners. This crucial meeting took place in Rabat under the leadership of Head of Government......

Morocco's PJD demands accountability after Algeria's cyberattack

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Morocco has raised alarms regarding a recent cyberattack that compromised the official website of the Ministry of Economic Integration, Small Enterprise, Employment, and Skills. Abdellah Bouanou, head of the PJD's parliamentary group, emphasized the attack's......