Morocco

The country was elected by a majority vote to serve as Vice-President of International Criminal Police Organisation INTERPOL for Africa

First Morocco Gaming Startups Meeting Day was launched in Salé to elevate the country's gaming industry and technological development, upon initiative of the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, in collaboration with Huawei 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

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

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

The country is emerging as a popular retirement destination, ranking 9th globally according to the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies

Four Moroccan companies made it into the top 100 Forbes Middle East's ranking of 100 listed companies for 2024, as Moroccan corporate sector shows great potential for growth

Smoking is responsible for 8% of the country's deaths, Health Minister Khaled Ait Taleb reported, pointing out that lung cancer is responsible for 75% of deaths

Lawyers from all over Morocco gathered in front of the Parliament building to demand the repeal of the controversial civil procedure code bill in Rabat

Kenza Layli, the first winner of Miss World Artificial Intelligence, resulting from an artificial intelligence process, was created in Morocco

The Moroccan government has reached an agreement to raise the minimum wage of at least 1,1 million public sector workers; the pact provides for up to a 50% wage increase in a number of cases; other sectors' workers will not benefit from the manovre