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Morocco simplifies recognition of European degrees for returning graduates

Morocco’s Ministry of Higher Education has introduced a significant reform to streamline the recognition process for foreign degrees. Public university qualifications from Spain, Belgium, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France will now receive automatic equivalence with Moroccan degrees. The......

Gabon redirects student scholarships to Morocco in education reform

Gabon has announced a significant shift in its scholarship policy for students pursuing studies abroad. Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, scholarships will prioritize key sectors critical to national development, with Morocco named as a preferred destination. This reform comes directly under the......

Columbia University reaches $221 million settlement under Trump administration pressure

Columbia University announced on Wednesday a $221 million settlement with the U.S. federal government to halt investigations led by the Trump administration. These investigations targeted several academic institutions, accusing them of allowing anti-Israel protests in the wake of the ongoing Gaza conflict. The......

France bans mobile phones in middle schools starting next school year

Starting from the 2025–2026 academic year, France will implement a nationwide ban on mobile phones and other electronic communication devices in all middle schools. The decision, announced by the French Ministry of National Education, follows a pilot program called the "digital pause"......

Africa-focused partnership: UM6P, UNESCO and OCP Foundation launch joint development platform

In a move to strengthen African-led development strategies, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), UNESCO, and the OCP Foundation signed a strategic agreement in Paris on July 18, 2025. The trilateral partnership activates a $6 million platform that will fund joint projects focused on education,......

ESCA business school earns prestigious AMBA international accreditation

ESCA Ecole, a leading Moroccan business school, has been awarded the internationally recognized AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation, marking a significant milestone in its academic journey. The accreditation applies to postgraduate programs such as MBAs and DBAs and is valid for a maximum of five......

Young teacher’s tragic suicide ignites grief and outrage across Morocco

The heartbreaking suicide of Mouad, a young teacher suspended by the regional education directorate in Casablanca, has triggered a wave of grief and anger among citizens and educators in Morocco. The incident has sparked demands for justice, accountability, and systemic reform within the country’s......

Benkirane’s remarks spark outrage over outdated advice for Moroccan women

At a political rally in Agadir on July 5, Abdelilah Benkirane, Secretary General of Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) and former Prime Minister, caused public uproar with controversial remarks targeting young women. He urged them to prioritize marriage over education and careers, saying,......

UPF partners with Arizona State University to establish American International Institute in Fez

The Private University of Fez (UPF) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to launch the American International Institute, a new center for dual-degree education in Morocco. The institute, set to open on July 9, 2025, aims to provide high-quality, English-language......