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GOMYCODE and the Jadara Foundation have reached a new milestone in their collaboration aimed at promoting digital inclusion and employability for young people from modest backgrounds. The two institutions announced the strengthening of their strategic partnership with a clear ambition: to make digital skills a genuine lever for social and professional advancement in Morocco. Launched through an initial pilot called “Wings by Digital,” supported by Africa50, affiliated with the African Development Bank, the initiative has gradually expanded to form an integrated model combining technical training, social support, and the development of behavioral skills. The goal is to provide beneficiaries not…
inwi has taken a new step in its “Connected Classes Dir iddik” program by launching a national call for volunteers aimed at supporting the expansion of the project in rural primary schools. The stated objective is clear: to accelerate digital inclusion and increase the number of beneficiaries to over 30,000 additional students by the end of 2026, through the outfitting of more than 100 institutions across all 12 regions of the Kingdom. Initiated by the Al Mada Foundation in partnership with inwi, Managem, Nareva, and Injaz Al Maghrib, and conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and…
The national electricity market is entering a new phase of structuring. Meeting on Tuesday, the Council of the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE) set the buyback tariff for excess electricity produced from renewable installations and in the context of self-production. This decision, applicable from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, marks an important step in implementing Laws 13-09 regarding renewable energies and 82-21 governing the self-production of electricity. The fixed tariff is set at 21 cents per kilowatt-hour during peak hours and 18 cents per kilowatt-hour during off-peak hours. ANRE opted for a uniform tariff applicable to all installations…
The eco-friendly container ship Eco Mistral made its first commercial call at the Tangier Med port, marking its entry into operation on the Moroccan platform. This operation, carried out by the shipping company X-Press Feeders, was accompanied by the logistics group Africa Global Logistics (AGL). According to AGL, this arrival corresponds to the inaugural voyage of the ship as an eco-friendly feeder and its very first stop at this strategic port hub. The call is presented as a significant step toward more sustainable maritime transport while enhancing regional connectivity and logistics chain performance. The Eco Mistral belongs to a new…
As climate shocks intensify, Morocco is being called to accelerate its transition to a green economy while preserving employment and social cohesion. This is the conclusion reached in a joint assessment by the High Commission for Planning and the International Labour Organization, which advocates for the development of an integrated national green jobs strategy to strengthen the Kingdom’s economic resilience. The country now faces a dual challenge: adapting its growth model to environmental imperatives and protecting a labor market exposed to the rapid changes brought about by climate change. Several key sectors, particularly services and construction, appear especially vulnerable, even…
In celebration of the holy month, Centrale Danone is continuing and amplifying its solidarity initiative “Nt3awnou 3la l’khir,” reaffirming its commitment to local social action. For Ramadan 2026, the company is contributing to the distribution of 140,000 ftours, including dairy products, and is providing 7,000 food baskets to families in vulnerable situations. This mobilization relies on a network of active associations on the ground, including El Baraka Angels, Tadamoun Al Amal, Bénévoles Al Amal, Dar Albanat, Solidarité Féminine, and the Oum Keltoum Foundation. The goal is to ensure regular access to balanced nutrition throughout the month, combining served meals with…
The rapid development of artificial intelligence could lead to a measurable increase in carbon emissions in the United States, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters. Researchers assessed the impact of widespread AI adoption on electricity consumption and carbon dioxide emissions on a national scale. According to their estimates, a massive rollout of these technologies could generate about 900,000 additional tonnes of CO₂ per year. While this volume is modest in comparison to the country’s total emissions, it represents a significant and quantifiable contribution to the American carbon footprint. In terms of energy, the expansion…
The year 2026 is set to be a pivotal moment for African energy with the launch of the strategic investment program of African Energy Week (AEW) – Invest in African Energy, which will take place from October 12 to 16 in Cape Town. In an international context characterized by the reconfiguration of supply chains and the search for energy security, the continent is increasingly emerging as a credible and competitive destination for global investors, driven by regulatory reforms, new oil and gas discoveries, and considerable potential in renewable energies. AEW 2026 aims to serve as a central platform for connecting…
With its abundant renewable resources and the strategic positioning of its port infrastructure, Morocco is accelerating its entry into the green hydrogen sector with the ambition of becoming a major player in international production and export. According to projections shared by the World Bank, Moroccan exports could reach between 300,000 and 650,000 tons by 2030, before settling between 3.4 and 9.5 million tons by 2050, contingent on the effective deployment of pilot projects and the necessary infrastructure. Beyond export prospects, green hydrogen will also meet domestic needs, particularly in the transport, chemical industry, and decarbonization of industrial processes. The development…
The energy partnership between Morocco and Germany has taken a new step forward. Meeting in Rabat on February 17, 2026, a group of Moroccan and German officials marked the conclusion of the Energy Efficiency Support Project in Morocco (PEEM I) and officially launched its second phase, PEEM II, which will cover the period from 2026 to 2028. Presided over by the Secretary General of the Energy Transition Department, Mohamed Ouhmed, the ceremony brought together the German Ambassador to Morocco, the Director General of AMEE, the Resident Director of GIZ, as well as several institutional officials, illustrating the strategic nature of…