Keywords: Governance


KPMG Australia suspended from new government contracts amid audit scandal investigation

KPMG Australia has been temporarily barred from bidding on new government contracts as authorities investigate allegations linked to the misuse of confidential client information, according to the Australian Department of Finance. The suspension, which will last for several months, prevents the global......

Hong Kong leader keeps future plans open as focus remains on governance

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has declined to confirm whether he intends to seek a second term in office, choosing instead to emphasize his government's priorities for the coming year. During a recent media interview, Lee stated that it was too early to discuss his political future and stressed......

Anthropic AI suspension reignites debate over regulation in the United States

The suspension of two advanced artificial intelligence models developed by Anthropic has sparked a nationwide debate in the United States over how governments should regulate rapidly evolving AI technologies. The controversy began when the U.S. Department of Commerce ordered the San Francisco-based......

Artificial Intelligence: Morocco Advocates for More Inclusive Global Governance at the UN

Morocco is strengthening its commitment to international discussions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). In New York, the Kingdom's permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, co-chaired a high-level meeting dedicated to preparing for the first Global Dialogue on AI governance,......

Morocco approves regional governance reform with expanded funding model

Morocco has approved a new legal framework aimed at reshaping regional governance and strengthening the country’s decentralization policy through expanded financial transfers and revised institutional roles. The House of Councillors adopted draft organic law No. 031.26, which amends the existing......

Casablanca Settat launches territorial health governance reform initiative

The government has launched a new phase of health system reform in the Casablanca Settat region through the installation of the territorial health group known as GST. The first board meeting of the GST was held in Casablanca and chaired by the head of government. The initiative forms part of a broader......

Chinese investors challenge Italy's restrictions on Pirelli stake

Chinese investors linked to Pirelli's largest shareholder have launched legal challenges against restrictions imposed by the Italian government under the country's strategic investment protection framework. The dispute centers on measures introduced through Italy's "golden power"......

Africa calls for stronger role in global tax governance

The 11th African Tax Symposium concluded in Rabat after three days of discussions focused on the future of international taxation and Africa’s position in shaping global fiscal rules. Experts, public officials and economic actors gathered under the theme “International tax trends, an African......

FRMF president fouzi lekjaa must wait until september for fourth term bid

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation will have to wait until September before he can officially run for a fourth term at the head of the institution. His current third mandate is reaching its end, but the electoral process has not yet been opened, delaying any formal candidacy. The......