News in brief
At the 2025 edition of the African Financial Industry Summit (AFIS 2025), opening speeches placed a strong emphasis on interoperability among the continent’s financial players and highlighted Morocco’s leadership role in driving a collaborative vision for Africa’s financial integration. It......
Morocco’s high-speed train, Al Boraq, suffered a technical failure on Friday, sparking frustration among passengers and raising concerns about the country's infrastructure preparedness ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The breakdown disrupted rail traffic along the critical Casablanca-Tangier......
Global logistics giant DP World has announced the launch of “Atlas”, a new maritime service linking Agadir and Casablanca to London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway, starting in November 2025. This new route aims to speed up the delivery of Moroccan fruits and vegetables to the UK and Northern......
Major port investments launched under the leadership of HM King Mohammed VI are reinforcing Morocco’s position as a rising regional power, according to French geopolitics expert Frédéric Encel. Speaking about the restructuring of Casablanca’s Port Complex, inaugurated on Thursday,......
The French amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre arrived at Casablanca port on Saturday, marking the beginning of a four-day stopover as part of a joint military training program with the Moroccan navy. The vessel will head toward the Gulf of Guinea on September 16. Strengthening French-Moroccan naval......
Casablanca, Morocco – Moroccan customs authorities have halted two ships carrying 4,500 Brazilian cattle at the port of Casablanca, demanding payment of 20 million Moroccan dirhams (MAD) in value-added tax (VAT). The move has reignited debate over the taxation of livestock imports. The vessels,......
In its latest issue, South Asia’s renowned tourism magazine Travel Turtle devotes a major feature to Morocco, describing it as “a destination that amazes at every turn.” Through vivid travel stories and immersive descriptions, the article celebrates Morocco’s vast cultural and......
Qatar Airways has announced an increase in its flight frequency to Casablanca as part of its expanded winter schedule for 2025. The airline will raise its service from four to five weekly flights, aiming to meet growing passenger demand and strengthen connectivity through its Doha hub, Hamad International......
A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille temporarily shut down the city’s airport on Tuesday, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays as flames approached dangerously close to the runways. Marseille Provence Airport suspended operations around midday, leaving travelers stranded and airlines......
The Commercial Court of Casablanca has delivered a landmark ruling in the long-standing legal dispute between Qatar-based BeIN Media Group and Moroccan telecom provider Inwi. The court dismissed BeIN’s claim seeking 100 million Moroccan dirhams in damages, marking a major victory for the internet......
A bizarre scene unfolded on Monday, July 14, 2025, at the Ain Sebaâ Criminal Court in Casablanca. A detainee who was scheduled to appear before the prosecutor managed to escape—without a chase, without force, and without much notice. The incident occurred during the morning prisoner transfer,......
The Moroccan Vicenne Group’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been met with exceptional demand, with the subscription overbooked by 64 times. The company successfully raised 500 million dirhams through a capital increase, with an overwhelming 32 billion dirhams requested, equivalent to 136 million......
Moroccan police have arrested a French national of Algerian origin in Marrakech, acting on an international arrest warrant issued by French authorities. The suspect, identified through Interpol’s database, is allegedly connected to a global drug trafficking network. Arrest linked to drug trafficking......
