Keywords: 2024


Moroccan Banks Announce Exceptional Year-End Weekend Operations for 2024

The Moroccan Professional Group of Banks (GPBM) has unveiled plans to keep banks open during the final weekend of 2024, marking a notable departure from standard banking hours. This exceptional measure, announced on Thursday, will see banks operating on December 28-29, 2024. The initiative is designed......

Morocco’s 2024: Diplomatic triumphs, cultural pride, and resilient progress  

As 2024 comes to a close, Morocco reflects on a year of significant milestones that have bolstered its global standing while driving domestic progress. From diplomatic achievements and political reforms to cultural preservation and economic modernization, the Kingdom has cemented its role as a dynamic......

Morocco Strengthens Global Security Alliances in 2024

Morocco has significantly bolstered its international security partnerships, demonstrating a robust commitment to combating crime and fostering global cooperation. The General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) reports that Morocco's election of a DGSN candidate as Interpol's vice president......

Artificial Intelligence and the 2024 US Election: Myths and Realities

As the 2024 US presidential election unfolded, one question loomed large: Would artificial intelligence (AI) shape the outcome? This marked the first election in the era of widespread AI tools that allowed for the creation of synthetic media such as images, audio, and video, sometimes used for manipulation.......

Political Instability Deepens as France Installs Fourth Government of 2024

France unveiled its fourth government of 2024 on Monday, as newly appointed Prime Minister François Bayrou faces immediate challenges including potential no-confidence votes and pressing budget negotiations amid ongoing political turmoil. The 34-member cabinet announcement comes in the wake of......

French Journalist Faces Backlash Over Moroccan Caftan at CAF Awards

Sports journalist Anne-Laure Bonnet sparked controversy at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech when her choice to wear a traditional Moroccan caftan drew criticism from Algerian social media users. At the December 16 ceremony, Bonnet donned a midnight blue velvet caftan to honor Morocco, the host country.......

Morocco Sees Improvement in Education and Illiteracy Rates by 2024

Morocco has made significant strides in education over the past decade, with a notable reduction in illiteracy, particularly among women and rural populations. According to the latest census data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the national illiteracy rate dropped from 32.2% in 2014 to 24.8%......

Morocco's Record-Breaking November Heat Intensifies Climate Crisis Concerns

Morocco's autumn of 2024 has entered the record books as one of the most scorching seasons in the nation's history, with November temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) reports that the season ranked fourth-hottest overall, marked by a temperature......

Unprecedented Surge: Africa Faces Critical Mpox Outbreak with 69,000 Cases in 2024

The African continent is experiencing a severe public health challenge as Mpox cases reach alarming levels in 2024, with the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reporting over 69,000 cases and 1,260 fatalities. In a recent online briefing, Africa CDC's Chief of Staff and......