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EU aluminum wheel tariffs on Morocco signal broader trade tensions with China

Morocco is now caught in the midst of escalating global trade tensions, reflecting a complex geopolitical landscape. The European Commission has recently imposed significant compensatory duties on aluminum wheel exports from Morocco, a move interpreted by experts as a strategic signal aimed primarily......

Morocco's transport overhaul: Preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2030

The Moroccan government has recently approved a decree aimed at modernizing the Highway Code and enhancing traffic regulations in anticipation of the FIFA World Cup 2030. This adjustment seeks to balance regulation, innovation, and accessibility within the transport sector. In a significant move, the......

Morocco's water reserves bolster agriculture after heavy rains

Morocco has witnessed a significant uptick in rainfall from September 2024 to March 19, 2025, recording a total of 113.9 mm. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas noted that this figure marks an 88.1% increase over last year's rainfall of just 60 mm, although it still falls short of the national......

Morocco achieves 24.7 million beneficiaries under universal health coverage

The number of beneficiaries of Morocco's mandatory health insurance (AMO) has reached 24.7 million, encompassing all available coverage schemes. This announcement was made by Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson, following a government......

Morocco secures Australian sheep import deal amid domestic shortage for Eid Al-Adha

Morocco has initiated plans to import 100,000 sheep from Australia to address a significant livestock shortage ahead of Eid Al-Adha. The decision comes as the country faces a 38% decline in national livestock numbers compared to 2016, exacerbated by persistent drought conditions. Government spokesman......

Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......

Morocco launches nationwide measles vaccination drive amid outbreak concerns

Morocco's health ministry has examined the vaccination status of 8.88 million children under 18 as part of an aggressive campaign to combat a spreading measles outbreak, Government Spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced at a press conference following the government council meeting. The comprehensive......

Meningitis vaccine supply secured for Morocco's 2025 Umrah pilgrims

Health authorities in Morocco have taken decisive steps to ensure adequate supplies of the newly mandated meningitis vaccine for citizens planning to perform Umrah in 2025, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The initiative comes in response to Saudi Arabia's recent requirement......

Morocco advances anti-corruption efforts, debt reduction, and water management initiatives

The Moroccan government has made significant strides in its anti-corruption agenda, public debt management, and water resource optimization, according to a recent update from government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. Speaking at a press briefing following the weekly government council meeting, Baitas......