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Water shortages threaten Morocco’s fight against poverty

Morocco stands out as one of Africa’s strongest performers in reducing poverty, yet deepening water shortages are quietly undermining that progress for millions of citizens, according to a recent Afrobarometer report. The study highlights a striking paradox: while Morocco ranks high on traditional......

Morocco accelerates nationwide digital transformation ahead of 2030 vision

Morocco has unveiled an ambitious national plan to transform its public administration through full-scale digitization, reflecting the country’s long-term strategy to modernize governance and enhance service accessibility. Speaking before parliament on Monday, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition......

Lecornu faces crucial challenge as socialists demand halt to pension reform

Sébastien Lecornu confronts a pivotal moment in his political career as he prepares to deliver his general policy statement before the National Assembly. Scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, the address will play a decisive role in shaping the Socialist Party’s stance on upcoming motions of no......

Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion urges pension compromise to prevent far-right rise

Paris — French economist Philippe Aghion, newly awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics for his research on innovation-driven growth, has called for a negotiated agreement between the government and the Socialist Party to suspend the pension reform, warning of the......

Morocco introduces commerce code reform to rebuild confidence in cheque payments

Morocco has approved a major reform of its Code of Commerce to restore confidence in cheques as a reliable payment instrument and to ease the legal burden caused by unpaid transactions. The Council of Government validated the draft bill during its latest meeting, with government spokesperson Mustapha......

Akdital denies claims over Rabat clinic closure and reaffirms compliance certification

Akdital, Morocco’s leading private healthcare group, has firmly rejected reports suggesting that authorities closed its Agdal clinic in Rabat for lacking a compliance certificate. According to Akdital’s communications officer, Abdelkoddous Hafsi, the claims circulating in local media are......

Lecornu unveils second government as France faces deepening political turmoil

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has formed a new 34-member government just two days after being reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron, in a renewed effort to stabilize France’s volatile political landscape and secure approval for the 2025 national budget. The new cabinet, described......

Morocco emerges as a rising force in the global gaming economy

For decades, the gaming world’s powerhouses have been easily identifiable: California, Seoul, and Warsaw often dominate the conversation. Yet quietly and without fanfare, Casablanca and Morocco more broadly is positioning itself as one of the next great centers of gaming innovation. A youthful......

France: Tensions rise between Lecornu and The Republicans

A political clash has emerged in France between Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Les Républicains (LR) after the conservative party announced it would not join his upcoming government. In response, Lecornu—who resigned and was then reappointed as prime minister—declared......