Morocco
WHO Warns of 'High Probability' for New, Potentially Dangerous COVID Variants
The Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of the "high probability" of the emergence of new variants of the coronavirus.
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Morocco
Morocco's Economy Surges: 7.2% Growth Forecast for Q3 2021
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) forecasts economic activity growth of 7.2% for the third quarter of 2021.
Morocco
Moroccan Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Rare Vision Loss Disease
A new gene has been discovered by a team of Moroccan doctors. Its mutation is responsible for a new rare disease that can cause vision loss.
Morocco
Morocco Climbs 9 Spots in Global Peace Index, Leads Maghreb Region
Morocco has just gained 9 places in the 2021 Peace Index ranking (GPI 2021) of the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), and ranks first in the Maghreb and 79th in the world out of 163 independent states and territories.
Morocco
Moroccan Health Expert Warns of COVID Resurgence Risk Despite Easing Restrictions
The easing of restrictions does not mean that the virus has disappeared. It continues to spread, exposing Morocco, if it is not careful, to an epidemiological relapse, warned Tayeb Hamdi, physician and researcher in health policies and systems.
France
Moroccan Students Dominate Foreign Enrollment in French Universities, Numbers Double in Decade
France has 43,000 Moroccan students , the largest community of foreign students enrolled in French universities. This workforce continues to grow every year.
Morocco
Moroccan Self-Perception of Poverty Soars Despite Official Low Rates, Study Finds
It is the feeling that informs about the social situation of Moroccans. Half of them consider themselves poor while, in reality, the absolute poverty rate is now only 1.2%.
Morocco
Morocco's Poverty Rate Falls, Urban Areas See Biggest Improvement
In 2019, the absolute poverty rate stood at 1.2% in Morocco , with the overall improvement in the standard of living of Moroccans, particularly in urban areas. This is revealed by the National Observatory of Human Development (ONDH) which conducted a study on "The dynamics of poverty" in the kingdom.
Morocco
Moroccan Migrants Lead Surge in Illegal Crossings Through Western Balkans
Moroccans are at the top of the list of illegal migrants transiting through the Western Balkans countries. This is revealed by the latest report of the NGO "Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime" on migrant and drug trafficking in this region.
Morocco
Morocco Reports Sharp Decline in COVID-19 Cases as Vaccination Efforts Progress
In addition to the notable achievements made by Morocco in the national Covid-19 vaccination campaign, there has been a significant improvement in the epidemiological situation in the kingdom. This is what the Ministry of Health reported on Tuesday in its biweekly report on the epidemiological situation in the country.
Morocco
Morocco's King Receives New National Development Plan in Fez Ceremony
It is finally available. The general report of the Special Commission on the Development Model (CSMD) was presented on Tuesday to King Mohammed VI. It was during a solemn ceremony, at the royal palace in Fez, in the presence of Chakib Benmoussa, president of this Commission, who unveiled the main recommendations of the document.
Morocco
Morocco Sees Sharp 4% Decline in Births Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Births in Morocco during the year 2020 have dropped sharply. The number of newborns has fallen by around 100,000 compared to 2019, a drop of 4%. The Covid-19 pandemic is cited as a factor generating the lack of desire to have children.