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Morocco ranks 2nd in Africa for political party activity, says African Exponent
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
A new ranking by The African Exponent, a platform specializing in economic analysis and rankings, placed Morocco second among the top 10 African countries with the most active political parties. Morocco scored 5.68 points, reflecting a dynamic...
Morocco performs first v-NOTES hysterectomy in Africa, marking major medical milestone
Hespress
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July 9, 2025
Morocco has marked a significant breakthrough in minimally invasive gynecological surgery with the successful use of a cutting-edge technique known as v-NOTES (vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery) to perform a hysterectomy on a...
Morocco Officially Reopens Embassy in Damascus After 13-Year Closure
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat — Morocco officially reopened its embassy in Damascus last Sunday, resuming full diplomatic operations following a 13-year closure. The Moroccan monarch announced the decision to reopen the embassy during his speech at the 34th Arab League...
Morocco Overhauls Health Insurance System with New Unified Structure
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s Chamber of Councilors approved sweeping reforms to the country’s basic health insurance system on Tuesday. The approval marks a significant step toward implementing King Mohammed VI’s vision of universal social protection...
Morocco reopens its embassy in Syria after 13-year closure
Middle East Monitor
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July 9, 2025
Morocco announced on Wednesday the reopening of its embassy in Syria after a 13-year closure, Anadolu reports. The embassy resumed its operations in Damascus last Sunday, the official Moroccan news agency reported. It noted that the embassy was...
New Morocco-Saudi Shipping Line to Benefit Over 100 Moroccan Exporters
Morocco World News
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July 12, 2025
Rabat – More than 100 Moroccan companies are set to benefit from a planned direct shipping line between Morocco and Saudi Arabia. This line aims to deepen trade ties by offering exporters faster and more efficient access to the Saudi market....
Morocco triumphs as DR Congo is eliminated
ZamFoot
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July 9, 2025
Morocco secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Congo DR in a thrilling Group A encounter of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 on Wednesday evening. The brilliant display was much needed for the hosts who drew with...
Morocco builds data center powered by renewable energy
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Morocco is planning to build a 500-megawatt data center powered by renewable energies to improve the security of data storage. This was announced by its minister for digital transition. Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, a spokesperson for the Western...
Morocco reopens embassy in Damascus, ending 13 year freeze
Hespress
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July 9, 2025
Morocco officially reopened its embassy in Damascus last Sunday, marking a pivotal moment in Moroccan-Syrian relations and implementing a decision announced by King Mohammed VI during the 34th Arab League Summit in Baghdad on May 17. The...
Morocco’s cement market expands 12% in June
International Cement Review
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July 9, 2025
In June 2025 cement deliveries in Morocco advanced 12.1 per cent YoY to 836,365t, according to the Ministry of National Land Use, Planning, Urban Development, Housing and Urban Policy. January-June 2025 Domestic deliveries increased 9.8 per cent...
Morocco Women Secure Thrilling 4-2 Victory Over DR Congo in WAFCON
Hespress
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July 9, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Hespress ENWednesday 9 July 2025 - 23:01 The Moroccan women’s national football team clinched a valuable 4-2 victory over DR Congo today in an exciting group stage match of the Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)....
Morocco’s coastal villages thrive in summer, yet face year-round tourism challenges
Hespress
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July 9, 2025
As summer sets in, Morocco’s coastal villages are once again transforming into vibrant tourist destinations, drawing visitors with their scenic beaches, cultural character, and affordability. The seasonal influx of both domestic and international...
Morocco Pursues Major Wind Energy Projects in Southern Provinces
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat — Morocco is looking forward to speeding up the process of increasing the renewable energy share to 52%. The North African country is in negotiations with several Emirati companies to launch wind energy projects in its southern provinces in...
Morocco Charts Path to Low-Carbon Future Through Strategic Carbon Markets
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat — Morocco’s Energy Transition Minister Leila Benali outlined on Tuesday the country’s ambitious low-carbon vision at the second “Scaling of Carbon Markets in Africa” conference in Casablanca. She said the North African country views carbon...
Morocco vs DR Congo: Preview & Score Prediction
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Morocco’s women’s team face DR Congo on Wednesday night in a must-win match in Rabat, as they aim to stay on course for a spot in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1), and fans can...
Morocco Launches Construction of $36 Million Third Phase of Fez-Taounate Expressway
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Equipment launched the construction works for the third phase of the expressway connecting Fez to Taounate, with a total budget of approximately MAD 324 million ($36 million). The expressway between Fez and Taounate...
Morocco Pushes Forward Reform of Criminal Procedure Code
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat – Morocco’s House of Councillors passed a draft law seeking to amend the country’s Criminal Procedure Code. The House of Councillors adopted Draft Law No. 03.23 with 24 votes in favor, and four against. Two councillors abstained from the...
Morocco Seeks to Boost Energy Efficiency in Handicraft Sector
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
Rabat – Morocco seeks to boost energy efficiency in the handicraft sector, a joint statement from the Secretary of State for Handicrafts and the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE) asserted yesterday. Lahcen Essady, Secretary of State for...
Moroccan procurement committee upholds WhatsApp as valid notification tool in public tender dispute
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
Morocco’s National Commission for Public Procurement has recognized the use of WhatsApp as a legitimate means of service notification in public contracting procedures, provided it fulfills the intended purpose, despite not being among the...
Morocco Reopens Its Embassy In Damascus
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) RABAT, Morocco, July 9, 2025/APO Group/ -- Upon High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco reopened its Embassy in Damascus last Sunday, with all its administrative services resuming their...