Author: admin

[ad_1] Morocco will host the inaugural Supply Chain Business Tour (SCBT) in Tangier on November 25-26, 2025, positioning itself as a strategic bridge between European and African supply chain networks in an era of global trade reconfiguration.The event, organized by MAJ EVENTS—a joint venture between logistics specialist CCELOG and strategic communications firm PATHS OF MOROCCO—aims to unite key supply chain, mobility, industrial, and trade stakeholders around shared challenges and concrete solutions.“Supply chain has evolved from simple optimization to become a lever of strategic competitiveness and sovereignty,” explained Laurent Majerus, managing partner of CCELOG, emphasizing the need for operational platforms connecting…

[ad_1] Rabat — The head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, officially signed today a strategic agreement with the National Airports Authority (ONDA) to invest MAD 38 billion ($3.7 billion) over five years in Morocco’s airport infrastructure. This ambitious plan focuses on expanding and modernizing key airports in Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier, and Fez. A centerpiece of the project is the construction of a new international air terminal designed to serve as a major regional hub, alongside the addition of a new runway at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. These upgrades alone represent an investment of MAD 25 billion ($2.5 billion). The…

[ad_1] Morocco maintained a trade surplus with Africa in 2024, though it declined significantly to 7.2 billion dirhams from 12.6 billion dirhams the previous year, according to the Foreign Exchange Office’s annual report on Morocco’s foreign trade.The deterioration stems primarily from an increased trade deficit with Egypt, which widened by 3 billion dirhams, combined with reduced surpluses with Côte d’Ivoire (down 1.5 billion dirhams) and Djibouti (down 1.3 billion dirhams). These shifts highlight changing dynamics in Morocco’s intra-African trade relationships.Global trade patterns reveal mixed results across regions. Morocco’s trade surplus with Oceania improved to 3.8 billion dirhams from 2 billion…

[ad_1] Rabat – The Casablanca-based Oncorad Group has become the first cancer treatment center in Africa to publish research in “Advances in Radiation Oncology,” in partnership with the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). The featured study, carried out by Oncorad’s research team at the Le Littoral Clinic, explores a combined treatment protocol for aggressive prostate cancer, integrating high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy with external beam radiotherapy.  Conducted on a cohort of more than 120 patients, including several international cases, the research demonstrated a 92% remission rate with no significant toxicity. These results are consistent with the highest global standards in cancer…

[ad_1] Morocco’s leading telecommunications operator Maroc Telecom has crossed a significant milestone, reporting over 80 million subscribers in the first half of 2025, marking a 2.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year.The growth comes despite what the company described as a “highly competitive and regulated market environment,” with subsidiary operations driving expansion through a 3.7 percent increase in their combined customer bases across nine African countries.In Morocco, the operator’s mobile segment reached 18.93 million clients, while fixed-line services exceeded 1.6 million lines and broadband subscriptions surpassed 1.4 million users. These domestic figures reflect steady growth in a…

[ad_1] Aston Villa are plotting a summer swoop for Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss, with the Moroccan playmaker expected to cost a modest £15 million ($19m) following the Foxes’ relegation. The 22-year-old, once Genk’s standout performer and a creative engine at Leicester last season, made 32 Premier League appearances and remained injury-free – a detail confirmed by sports scientist Dr Rajpal Brar to Astonvillanews, who expects no medical hiccups. Villa see El Khannouss’s tactical intelligence and defensive discipline as a natural fit for Unai Emery’s system. He would add depth, flair, and composure in midfield without blowing the budget. Several…

[ad_1] As the European Union fast-tracks reforms under its New Pact on Migration and Asylum, critics warn that the bloc’s externalization strategy — outsourcing migration control to third countries, notably in North Africa — risks deepening distrust and failing to address root causes.The reforms prioritize returns and border controls, expanding concepts like ‘safe third country’ and ‘safe country of origin’ and removing key safeguards such as requiring asylum seekers to have a meaningful connection to the country they may be transferred to. Meanwhile, the EU is pushing for a common return system and ‘return hubs’ outside its borders, raising legal…

[ad_1] Rabat – Telecommunications operator Maroc Telecom reported today that its customer base exceeded 80 million customers in the first half of 2025. The number marks a 2.3% increase compared to the same period last year. The company attributed the growth to a 3.7%  increase in customer bases across its subsidiaries amid a “highly competitive and regulated market environment.” Maroc Telecom, citing assessment results as of June 30, said that its mobile customer base reached 18.93 million clients. The fixed-line segment recorded over 1.6 million lines during the same period, while the broadband segment reached more than 1.4 million subscribers.…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Morocco’s passport has climbed to 67th place globally in the latest Henley Passport Index, marking its best performance in a decade. The new ranking represents a four-position jump from last year’s 71st place, allowing Moroccan citizens visa-free access to 73 destinations worldwide. This achievement is Morocco’s strongest showing since 2006, when the passport ranked 66th globally. Morocco now ranks 1st among all North African countries in passport mobility. Tunisia follows at 71st place, with Mauritania at 79th, Algeria at 81st, Egypt at 85th, and Libya trailing at 95th position. This regional advantage is attributed to Morocco’s more…

[ad_1] Morocco’s healthcare sector has undergone remarkable transformation over five years, evolving from a marginal player to one of the most promising segments on the Casablanca Stock Exchange, driven by regulatory reforms and unprecedented public investment.The “Health 2025” plan, backed by 24 billion dirhams with 14 billion allocated to hospitals alone, marks a decisive break from historical underinvestment. Universal health insurance coverage reaching 70 percent of the population by 2024 has transformed previously limited demand into a captive market, fundamentally altering sector dynamics.Private clinic numbers surged from 375 in 2020 to 453 in 2024, with their share of national bed…