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Morocco: 15 dead in 1,941 urban traffic accidents in one week, DGSN reports

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) reported that 15 people died and 2,559 were injured, including 102 seriously, in 1,941 traffic accidents in urban areas across Morocco during the week of December 22–28, 2025. According to the DGSN, the main causes of these accidents were driver......

Morocco 2026 Finance Law: key changes for tobacco, medicines, food, and customs

Morocco is set to introduce significant changes in 2026 that will directly affect everyday consumer goods, following the implementation of new customs measures linked to the Finance Law 2026. While the reforms include price increases for certain products, they also provide relief for households through......

Immigration to Israel declines sharply in 2025 despite rise in arrivals from Western countries

Immigration to Israel saw a significant decline in 2025, with official figures showing a 24 percent drop compared to the previous year. The Jewish Agency, responsible for promoting and facilitating aliyah (Jewish immigration to Israel), reported that around 34,530 new immigrants arrived during the year,......

Professional Chambers: deadline for electoral roll registration set for December 31

Morocco’s Ministry of the Interior has announced that the deadline for submitting new registration requests for the electoral rolls of Professional Chambers, as part of the annual revision for the year 2026, is set for December 31. In a statement released on Monday, the ministry called on professionals......

Chinese Group sunrise launches textile factory project in Fez with 1.4 billion MAD investment

The Chinese industrial giant Sunrise has announced the launch of a new textile factory in Fez, Morocco, through its subsidiary Euwen Textile. The project, located in the Bensouda industrial zone, represents an investment of 1.4 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) and is scheduled for completion in the third......

Casablanca on high alert for New Year and African Cup of Nations

Casablanca has been placed on high alert as the city prepares for both New Year celebrations and the African Cup of Nations (CAN). Authorities have deployed enhanced security measures to prevent incidents and ensure the safety of residents and visitors. The police prefecture has activated a dual-purpose......

Tributes pour in after the death of Brigitte Bardot

Tributes from across the cultural and political spectrum have poured in following the death of Brigitte Bardot, one of the most iconic figures in French cinema. The actress and animal rights activist passed away at the age of 91 at her home in Saint-Tropez, according to her foundation. Celebrated worldwide......

Minor earthquake briefly felt in rabat

A mild earthquake was briefly felt in Morocco’s capital on Saturday afternoon, according to available seismic data. The tremor was noticed by some residents in Rabat and nearby areas but caused no injuries or material damage. Witnesses described a short vibration, sometimes perceived as a low......

Snowfall expands water reserves across Morocco

According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, the total area covered by snow in Morocco reached 54,084 square kilometers as of Wednesday, December 17, 2025. This extensive coverage highlights the scale of recent snowfall and its significant contribution to strengthening the country’s water......

40th military service contingent takes oath in Casablanca

A formal ceremony was held on Thursday at the 1st Naval Base in Casablanca to mark the completion of the initial training phase of the 40th Military Service Contingent. The event, presided over by the Navy Captain Major commanding the Central Maritime Sector, brought together senior naval officers and......

Construction boom: cement sales surge 10.6% by end of November 2025

Cement sales, a key indicator of construction activity, continued to show strong growth with a 10.6% increase by the end of November 2025, following an 8.9% rise the previous year, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). The increase was driven by several segments, including......

Official report: nearly 9,000 corruption reports in one year, but only 61 cases prosecuted

The annual report from the Public Prosecutor’s Office for 2024 revealed that 8,967 reports of corruption and financial fraud were received through the government’s hotline. However, only 61 of these cases led to suspects being apprehended in the act and brought to court, highlighting the......

Jazz critic Francis Marmande passes away at 80

French writer, literary scholar, and renowned jazz critic Francis Marmande has died at the age of 80 after a long illness, according to media reports confirmed on Saturday. His passing marks the end of a major intellectual and cultural voice in French journalism. Born in Bayonne in January 1945, Francis......

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