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[ad_1] Rabat- The National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) expressed serious concerns on Thursday over the growing presence of social media influencers and podcasters presenting themselves as journalists.  The association warned that these individuals are encroaching on professional media and competing for resources without any legal authorization. driss Chahtane, re-elected today to lead ANME for a new term, stressed the urgent need for legislation to address this phenomenon.  He particularly criticized the rise of so-called “room-and-hotel journalism,” which he said undermines the credibility of the profession. Highlighting the Morocco vs. Niger match as a recent example, Chahtane condemned the…

[ad_1] On Thursday, King Mohammed VI oversaw the inauguration and inspection of several major projects forming part of the redevelopment of the Casablanca Port Complex, designed to enhance the city’s economic vitality and tourism potential. With an estimated investment of 5 billion dirhams, the initiative features the development of a new fishing port, a shipyard, a state-of-the-art cruise terminal, and a unified administrative center to house all relevant port stakeholders. Led by the National Ports Agency, these strategic projects underscore the King’s vision to modernize Morocco’s economic hub with world-class infrastructure, promote sustainable urban development, and fulfill the legitimate expectations…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Morocco ranks 9th among African countries with the highest share of non-religious citizens, The African Exponent reported on Monday. The report reveals that 35.8% of Moroccans identify as non-religious, while those openly declaring atheism remain minimal. The gap between these figures demonstrates the complex dynamics at play in Moroccan society, where a significant portion of the population maintains distance from organized religion while very few embrace the atheist label publicly. “Morocco [is] one of the most significant outliers in Africa, with over a third of its population distancing itself from formal religious affiliation,” notes the report. The…

[ad_1] Preparations are underway for the Morocco-France Economic Forum, scheduled to take place on October 9 in Dakhla, under the theme “Towards New Perspectives for the Development of the Morocco-France Economic Partnership.” The event aims to inject fresh momentum into bilateral economic cooperation and spotlight the strategic potential of Morocco’s southern regions, L’Economiste reported. France has since July 2023 recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara territory and backed autonomy as the only solution to the dispute. According to L’Economiste, the forum will be organized by Morocco’s private sector group CGEM. The event will bring together leading Moroccan and French economic…

[ad_1] Rabat – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a loan of up to €10 million to Fondation Arrawaj, one of the country’s largest microfinance institutions.  The financing is aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs and small businesses in Morocco, with a particular focus on areas hit by the Al Haouz 2023 earthquake. Supporting youth-led businesses The loan is part of the EBRD’s Youth in Business programme, designed to address financing gaps faced by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) led by entrepreneurs under the age of 35. Despite their potential, youth-led businesses in Morocco often face…

[ad_1] When there is only one offer on the UN negotiating table, there is one way to go. This is true for the Algerian regime, the main stakeholder in the Sahara conflict. It is urged to negotiate peace terms on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy plan offered for the Sahara or face international sanctions. As the decisive October meeting of the UN security is drawing closer, Morocco, France and the United States are stepping diplomatic coordination to advance the settlement of the Sahara issue. Washington, penholder of the Security Council resolutions on the Sahara, is joining efforts with Paris and…

[ad_1] Rabat – The Chega Party, the second-largest group in Portugal’s parliament, is urging the European country to join the US and France in recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces in Western Sahara. The right-wing populist party drafted a resolution urging the government to formally recognize Morocco’s sovereignty over its southern provinces. The resolution was discussed this week by the Portuguese Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs and Portuguese Communities.  In a statement put forward before the parliament committee on foreign affairs, the party cited contacts between Portugal’s government and the Polisario Front. Although the Portuguese government supports Morocco’s Autonomy…

[ad_1] Morocco has promised to deliver the best and most exciting tournament in the history of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, sponsored by TotalEnergies, will run from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, with matches staged across six cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Fès, Tangier, Marrakech, and Agadir. For millions of African fans expected to come together to support their national team and celebrate the passion of football, Morocco will provide 723 premium buses operating shuttle services to hotels and stadiums. The goal to enable them live unforgettable experience in the…

[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco’s youth are no longer willing to wait quietly while classrooms collapse under overcrowding, hospitals operate with outdated equipment, and their lives waste away. On September 27 and 28, they will take to the streets in cities across the country to demand what they call the most basic of rights: education and healthcare that meet the dignity of citizens. Organized by the civic platform Moroccan Youth Voice, the nationwide protest will unfold simultaneously in Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Fez, Meknes, El Jadida, and Agadir.  At 6 p.m. sharp, participants plan to rally for schools and hospitals that serve…

[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco expressed today its intention to unite Arab central banks to join forces amidst  global economic problems. Bank Al Maghrib’s (BAM) Governor Abdellatif Jouahri made this call at a banking meeting in Tunis on Wednesday. In a statement to Morocco’s news agency (MAP), Jouahri said that cooperation between Arab central banks is a must to handle political, economic, and trade shocks hitting the world. He believes that instead of each country working alone to solve these problems, working together is better. Speaking at the 49th meeting of Arab central bank governors in Tunisia, Jouahri said that “cooperation…