Hit by the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and inflation, poverty levels are back to where they were in 2014, the government's High Commission for Planning said in a recent report. Faced with the recent protests, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has lately promoted expanding medical coverage, with more than...
Moroccans protest against cost of living crisis
The protest was organized by the country's main trade union, the UNTM, which is close to the Justice and Development Party (PJD). The PJD was routed in legislative elections in September 2021, when the liberal RNI party -- led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch -- performed well.
Fuel prices hit record highs in Morocco
Petrol prices rose to record highs in Morocco on Thursday, fuelling anger among unions who demanded the government of energy tycoon Aziz Akhannouch act to protect consumers. Drivers in Morocco, which relies heavily on imported oil products whose prices have soared since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, must now pay 18...
Morocco prime minister’s petrol business at center of dispute
Soaring fuel prices in Morocco have placed billionaire petrol magnate Aziz Akhannouch -- who is also prime minister -- at the heart of a reignited debate about the conflict between business and politics. For the first time since the war in Ukraine led to a global jump in crude prices,...
UAE, Morocco discuss cooperation in investment and economy
The two sides talked about Expo 2020 Dubai and the importance of the Arab countries' participation therein.
Morocco party alleges violations at polls
Moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party said it would swtich to the 'natural' position as opposition.
