Politics

Morocco and Gambia have been steadily fortifying their diplomatic relationship since King Mohammed VI's historic visit to the West African nation in 2006. In a significant move this week, the two countries have taken strides to bolster their military cooperation through high-level discussions between......

The lower chamber of Morocco's Parliament is set to conclude the first segment of the current legislative session in a final meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning. Commencing at 10 a.m., the House of Representatives will convene for a plenary session to review the 2022-2023 activity report from the......

Morocco's top security official, Abdellatif Hammouchi, embarked on a significant visit to Saudi Arabia aimed at fortifying counterterrorism collaboration between the two nations. As the director general of Morocco's National Security and Territorial Surveillance Directorate, Hammouchi's......

The Rabat Criminal Chamber overseeing terrorism-related cases delivered its verdicts on Thursday, imposing prison terms ranging from five to six years on seven individuals implicated in two separate terrorism cases. In the initial case, the court rendered a six-year prison sentence for the primary defendant,......

Morocco's Court of Auditors has initiated the biennial declaration of assets renewal process for locally elected officials and members of professional chambers, marking a significant step towards transparency and accountability in governance. The mandatory disclosure process commenced on February......

A crucial meeting convened on Thursday by Morocco's Central Commission for Military Service Census to delineate vital criteria concerning compulsory military service eligibility for the current year. The pivotal gathering, hosted in the kingdom's capital Rabat, outlined guidelines for compiling......

In a stark turn of events, Moroccan cross-border workers, accustomed to daily commutes from Nador to Melilla, find themselves unemployed despite the 2022 border reopenings. Over 1,300 individuals are now grappling with the aftermath, demanding reimbursement for social security contributions made into......

In an official statement on Wednesday, Spanish Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, revealed Spain's commitment to enhancing ties with Morocco across diverse sectors. Addressing the Commission on Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration in Spain's Congress of Deputies,......

Rabat recently hosted Morocco's inaugural Sustainable Mobility Forum, an event dedicated to propelling the country toward more environmentally-friendly transportation options. Organized by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in collaboration with the innovation accelerator H2O HUB, the forum......

In a recent review of the 2023 polls and discussions about the prospects for 2024, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) has applauded Morocco for its unwavering commitment to enhancing the skills of African electoral observers. The PSC recognizes the critical role of such initiatives......

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch led the 8th gathering of the interministerial commission overseeing the rebuilding and rehabilitation initiatives in areas ravaged by the Al Haouz earthquake on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. The session marked a comprehensive review of the progress made in implementing......

Government officials from across Africa convened this week in Marrakech, Morocco, to confront a pressing global security challenge: the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Kicking off on Wednesday, this high-profile political gathering aims to bolster support for the Proliferation Security......

Addressing Spanish lawmakers this week, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares reiterated Spain's commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with neighboring Morocco across various sectors in the upcoming years. Speaking before the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Congress of Deputies on Monday,......