Keywords: Rural areas


Chefchaouen: A medical caravan deployed to support populations affected by bad weather

A multidisciplinary medical caravan was organized on Tuesday in the commune of Aounane, in the province of Chefchaouen, with the aim of strengthening healthcare coverage for populations affected by recent adverse weather conditions. Launched by the Chefchaouen Health District in partnership with the......

Road accident in China kills eight people, including children

A tragic road accident in eastern China claimed the lives of eight people, including several children, after a sport utility vehicle plunged into a pond, according to state media reports released on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Pengze County, a rural area located around 480......

Study Reveals 70% of Moroccan Households Without Personal Vehicles

A comprehensive market study by Sunergia and L'Economiste has unveiled significant disparities in car ownership across Morocco, highlighting notable urban-rural divides and generational patterns in vehicle acquisition and maintenance. The research indicates that only 30% of Moroccan households own......

Morocco Prepares for Academic Year 2024-2025: Over 8 Million Students Set to Enroll

As the new academic year approaches in Morocco, the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports has unveiled enrollment projections for 2024-2025. Over 8.1 million students are expected to begin their studies on September 9, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country's educational......

Wildfire Disrupts Transportation and Power in Northern Nevada

In a striking display of nature's raw power, a wildfire has wreaked havoc in northern Nevada, forcing the suspension of rail service and leaving thousands of rural residents without electricity. The blaze, which has charred over a square mile of terrain, has temporarily shut down a portion of Interstate......

Moroccan Gas Price Increase Sparks Public Outcry Amid Subsidy Cuts

A recent survey by Sunergia has highlighted widespread dissatisfaction among Moroccans regarding the recent hike in gas cylinder prices. The increase, effective from May 20, raised the cost of a 12 kg cylinder from MAD 40 to MAD 50, aligning with the government's plan to gradually eliminate butane......

Child Labor in Morocco: 7,775,000 Children Aged 7-17 Affected in 2023

As the world observes the World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2024, Morocco takes stock of this concerning issue. In 2023, out of 7,775,000 children aged 7 to 17, 110,000 were engaged in economic activities, representing 1.4% of this age group. However, the phenomenon remains more prevalent in......

Al Haouz Earthquake: Over 40,000 Reconstruction Projects Underway for Damaged Homes

In a remarkable stride toward rebuilding the lives of those affected by the devastating Al Haouz earthquake, the Moroccan government has revealed that an astonishing 40,200 construction projects have been initiated as of the end of May 2024. This ambitious undertaking aims to reconstruct the homes that......

Progress in Morocco's "100 Social Housing Units in Rural Areas" Program

Thirteen agreements have been signed since the launch of the ambitious "100 social housing units in rural areas" program in 2019 for the realization of 6,852 housing units, as recently announced by the Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima-Zahra......