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Moroccan freight operators sound alarm over deteriorating “Kandahar Road”

Moroccan companies involved in international road freight are urging authorities to take swift action to rehabilitate the so-called “Kandahar Road,” the unpaved stretch linking the Guerguerat border post to the Mauritanian frontier. This short but strategic section is a key gateway for Morocco’s......

ONCF: Train traffic restored after incident on Marrakech–Sidi Bou Othmane line

Train services on Morocco’s southern rail corridor were temporarily disrupted early Sunday following an incident affecting the electrical supply system between Marrakech and Sidi Bou Othmane, according to the National Railways Office (ONCF). The disruption occurred around dawn after damage was......

Casablanca port’s new cruise terminal welcomes nearly 94,000 passengers in just months

Since its official inauguration on September 18, 2025, the new cruise terminal at the Port of Casablanca has recorded a strong start, welcoming nearly 94,000 passengers in just a few months, according to figures released by the National Ports Agency (ANP). The terminal has received 53......

Three priests under canonical investigation over abuse allegations involving minors

Three priests belonging to the traditionalist Catholic community of Riaumont, located in northern France, are set to face a canonical investigation following allegations of violence against minors. The announcement was made on Friday by the Bishop of Arras, Olivier Leborgne. According to the bishop,......

Protests grow in Iran despite nationwide internet shutdown

New demonstrations have shaken major cities across Iran despite a nationwide internet blackout imposed by the authorities, marking the most significant wave of unrest in the country in nearly three years. The protests have continued to expand even as officials warned of harsh repression. According to......

Akdital opens Ibn Yassine private hospital in Rabat

The Akdital Group has announced the official opening of the Ibn Yassine Private Hospital in Rabat on Monday, January 12, 2026, following the completion of all required regulatory approvals. Located in the heart of the Moroccan capital, the new facility represents a major addition to the country’s......

Fes-Saiss Association renews its solidarity commitment with the fourth edition of “Warm winter”

The Fes-Saiss Association launched the fourth edition of its charitable initiative “Warm Winter” on Friday, January 9, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to social solidarity and support for vulnerable communities around the city of Fes. The initiative aims to reduce the harsh effects of winter......

Taiwan enters super-aged society as elderly population surpasses 20 percent

Taiwan has officially reached the status of a super-aged society, as people aged 65 and above now account for more than one-fifth of the island’s population. Recent demographic data indicate that this age group represents slightly over 20 percent of the total population by the end of 2025. The......

Death of Tarik Bouidar, a leading figure in Moroccan press cartooning

Morocco’s media community is mourning the loss of Tarik Bouidar, one of the country’s most respected press cartoonists, who passed away at the age of 50. His death occurred during the night of Thursday to Friday, January 9, 2026, at a private clinic in Casablanca, following a long-term illness. Known......

Three prison officers injured in Aix-Luynes by inmate attack

Three prison officers at the Aix-Luynes penitentiary were injured on Friday morning after an inmate attacked them with scissors, according to official sources. The incident took place inside the office of a senior officer at the facility, which houses several prisoners involved in organized crime. One......

DGSN grants posthumous promotion to police officer who died on duty in Salé

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has granted an exceptional posthumous promotion to a police officer who lost his life while performing his duties in the city of Salé. According to official information, the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance,......

Morocco’s tax revenues expected to reach 366 billion dirhams by 2026

Morocco’s tax revenues are expected to reach 366 billion dirhams by 2026, up from 199 billion dirhams in 2020, according to government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. The announcement was made on Thursday during a press briefing following a meeting of the Government Council. Baitas, who also serves......

Recent rains raise Oum Er-Rbia dam reserves to 938 million cubic meters

Recent rainfall has significantly improved water storage levels in Morocco’s Oum Er-Rbia river basin, raising total dam reserves to approximately 938 million cubic meters, according to officials from the Oum Er-Rbia Hydraulic Basin Agency. Rainfall recorded up to January 8 reached around 251 millimeters,......

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