News in brief
Morocco has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing women’s rights within the spheres of peace and security by extending its National Action Plan on the UN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda until 2026. This move underlines the nation’s commitment to sustainable peace and gender equality. The......
The United States and Morocco have strengthened their disaster response collaboration with the completion of Maroc Mantlet 2025, an annual exercise designed to enhance emergency preparedness. This year’s training brought together nearly 30 members of the Utah National Guard and Moroccan authorities,......
Casablanca – Tensions are rising between the Ministry of Energy Transition and the Federation of fuel station owners in Morocco. The National Federation of Owners, Traders, and Managers of Service Stations (FGNPS) announced it would boycott a meeting called by Minister Leila Benali, scheduled for......
In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Rabat officials have launched an ambitious initiative to train taxi drivers in English. This program, aimed at equipping over 22,000 drivers with essential language skills, positions Morocco’s capital as a welcoming......
Morocco will host the 93rd Interpol General Assembly in December 2025, during which the evaluation report on the pilot phase of “purple notices” will be presented. These innovative alerts are designed to track and monitor criminal assets across borders. Introduced in 2022, purple notices......
The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the second phase of fee payments for the 2026 Hajj season, specifically targeting applicants on the waiting list. This phase will begin on September 15 and conclude on September 19, with payments to be made via certified checks. Replacement process......
The diplomatic relations between Morocco and the United Kingdom have taken a new step forward with the arrival of Alex Pinfield OBE as the new British Ambassador to Rabat. On Thursday, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita officially received Mr. Pinfield, who presented the copies of his credentials......
The U.S. diplomatic mission in Rabat has entered a new phase with the temporary appointment of Benjamin Ziff as Chargé d’Affaires. Ziff, who arrived in Morocco on August 28, 2025, will lead the embassy until the official arrival of the next ambassador, Richard Duke Buchan III. The U.S.......
A Moroccan court on Wednesday denied bail to feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar, who is facing charges of “insulting Islam,” despite her defense citing her “serious” health condition, her lawyers said. The 50-year-old activist, known for advocating individual freedoms, is prosecuted......
Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, met with the delegation of the UAE Council for Fatwa in Rabat to discuss advancing cooperation in religious guidance and Islamic jurisprudence. The delegation was led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, the council’s......
Diplomatic vehicles in Morocco will no longer be exempt from traffic rules. The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has announced that vehicles with diplomatic license plates will now be strictly monitored and penalized for any infractions. The decision was made during a meeting of the monitoring committee......
Rabat, August 7, 2025 – Morocco’s National Agency for Blood and Its Derivatives has reassured the public about the availability of blood reserves across the country, emphasizing that the current situation is under control and stable. In a press release issued in response to media rumors......
Under the directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has launched a new humanitarian campaign to deliver 180 tons of emergency aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The relief effort includes essential food supplies, medical equipment, and shelter materials, aiming to alleviate the suffering caused by......
