Keywords: Unemployment


Morocco’s unemployment rate drops slightly to 12.8% but challenges persist

Morocco’s unemployment rate fell to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2025, down from 13.1% during the same period last year, according to figures released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This marks the first decline after several quarters of rising unemployment, driven largely by job creation......

U.S. job market slows as unemployment rises to 4.2%

The U.S. labor market showed clear signs of weakening in July, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.2%, according to official figures released on Friday. This marks a concerning development for the world's largest economy, as job creation has slowed significantly in recent months. Only 73,000......

Dakar employment forum sparks hope for youth amid national urgency

In the heart of Dakar, the Grand Théâtre transformed on Saturday, July 19, into a hub of aspirations and opportunity. The venue hosted the Employment and Entrepreneurship Forum, an event designed to connect young jobseekers, business leaders, and investors in a country where nearly 75% of......

Moroccan youth face rising emigration ambitions amid fading job prospects

A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that 70% of young Moroccans are considering emigration as economic uncertainty, limited job opportunities, and institutional distrust deepen frustrations among the country’s youth. Ambition meets systemic hurdles For Morocco’s university graduates,......

Moroccan farmers face labor shortages despite high unemployment rates

Moroccan farmers are encountering significant difficulties in securing agricultural workers, a situation that seems paradoxical given the nation's high unemployment rates across various sectors, including agriculture. Recent insights from Hortdaily reveal that this issue represents a new form of......

Spain's unemployment falls below 2.5 million for first time since 2008

Labour market rebounds but job quality remains a concern Unemployment in Spain has dropped below 2.5 million for the first time in nearly 17 years. The Ministry of Labour reported a decline of 57,835 people in May, bringing the total number of unemployed registered with SEPE to 2,454,883. This marks......

Spain Records Lowest Unemployment since 2008

Spain has shown a notable improvement in its labor market indicators. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy, unemployment has fallen to its lowest level since 2008. In April, the number of job seekers dropped by 2.6% compared to March, totaling 2,512,718 people. This positive shift is......

Morocco's job market recovery: 282,000 jobs created in early 2025

Morocco’s unemployment rate has experienced a notable decrease of 0.4% in the first quarter of 2025, dropping from 13.7% to 13.3% compared to the same period last year, as reported by the Higher Commission for Planning (HCP). This improvement is attributed to the creation of 282,000 jobs, marking......

Morocco's Economic Growth Projected at 3.9% for 2025

Morocco's economy is set to expand by 3.9% in 2025, with a subsequent growth rate of 3.7% anticipated for the following year, according to the latest forecast from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This outlook was unveiled during the Spring Meetings of the IMF and World Bank held in Washington,......