Africa Morocco A new archaeological discovery in Kach Kouch, dated 4.000 years ago, challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle East around 800 BC
Africa Morocco King Mohammed VI urged Moroccans "to refrain from performing the rite of sacrifice" during this year's Eid al-Adha, due to prolonged drought that decimated livestock and increased the price of meat
Africa Morocco With the aim of strengthening national sovereignty in the aviation sector, the country announced the creation of an accredited and competitive centre for aircraft maintenance and repair, particularly those belonging to the Royal Moroccan Air Force
Africa Morocco A major earthquake monitoring enhancement project is almost complete; it was launched in March 2024 in cooperation with Japan, UNESCO and the National Centre for Scientific and Technical Research
Africa Morocco UN Tourism will open its first African office in Rabat, after an agreement was reached between UN Secretary General for Tourism Zurab Pololikashvili and Moroccan Minister of Tourism Fatim-Zahra Ammor
Africa Morocco Applications for travel visas to Morocco from Russian citizens increased by almost 81% in 2024
Africa Morocco New protections for women and the family will be included in the legislation, with reference to polygamy, a ban on marriage for children under 18, and new, more protective provisions during divorce
Africa Morocco The country voted for the first time in the UN assembly in favour of the moratorium on the application of the death penalty; Morocco's adherence to this moratorium had been announced on 9 December in the House of Representatives by the Minister of Justice
Africa Morocco With 15,9 million registered visitors by the end of November 2024 the Moroccan tourism industry passed an important milestone, marking a 20% increase over the same period in 2023
Africa Morocco The spreading use of cryptocurrencies, despite the ban in effect since 2017, has led Morocco to address the issue and adopt a draft law regulating their use
Africa Morocco The safety and quality of imported red meat is being addressed through a new, strict regulatory framework overseen by the National Food Safety Office
Africa Morocco The rural electricity process in Morocco has achieved almost complete coverage; according to the latest data from the National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water, access rates have increased from just 18% in 1995 to 99,89% by mid-2024
Africa Morocco The country was elected by a majority vote to serve as Vice-President of International Criminal Police Organisation INTERPOL for Africa