Mohammed Chellay

Lekjaa calls persistent price rises “abnormal”, saying voters want to see prices come down rather than hear another explanation for why they remain high

Morocco’s dams have relatively maintained their water reserves despite the ongoing heatwave that has affected the country for several days.

Driouch section is more than 95pc complete, while work on the 40km stretch towards Saka stands at 8pc; entire project costs nearly MAD7.8bn

Just months away from completion, the Beni Azimane Dam in Driouch province is now 98% complete. With an investment of 1.4 billion dirhams, the infrastructure is expected to strengthen drinking water supplies and irrigation while contributing to the region’s agricultural and economic development.

Houar resigned from RNI’s National Council and other party-linked positions on September 2, the latest switch between the two coalition partners as PAM steps up its presence in the Oriental.

Speaking before more than 3,000 people in Berkane, the budget minister said his department provides funding but does not decide how other ministries spend it, while pointing to local projects that remained stalled despite having money allocated.

Unions want teaching hours redistributed from Monday to Friday, but overcrowded classrooms, limited facilities and rural transport are complicating a reform first raised during the 2023 education protests.

The 35-kilometre project widened the road, strengthened infrastructure and addressed dangerous sections, improving traffic conditions and road safety along the key route.

Recent rainfall has transformed Gafaït in Jerada province into a lush summer destination, with its springs, streams and natural pools drawing visitors seeking cooler surroundings amid the region’s rugged landscape.