Africa Morocco An awareness campaign for the right to abortion has been launched by Amnesty International; women in Morocco risk prison sentences if they attempt to terminate a pregnancy and abortion is also criminalised when the pregnancy is the result of rape
Africa Morocco Rabat has been chosen as the World Book Capital 2026; its book industry is home to 54 publishing houses and hosts the third largest international book and publishing fair in Africa
Africa Morocco A rare deluge of rain has hit the Sahara Desert, feeding some of the most drought-stricken regions with more water than they have seen in decades
Africa Morocco Teralys, a subsidiary of the Moroccan investment fund Al Mada, owned by the Moroccan royal family, will acquire the Italian chocolate manufacturer Nutkao allowing Morocco to strengthen its presence in the agro-industrial sector
Africa Morocco The country is advancing its solar energy initiatives with the authorisation to build two new solar power plants near Khouribga, as part of the national energy transition strategy