The Senegalese Parliament has passed a new law allowing for the mutual transfer of convicted prisoners between Senegal and Morocco. This legislation, which focuses on assisting detainees, particularly migrants, aims to repatriate numerous young Senegalese imprisoned in Morocco while attempting irregular migration to Europe. According to the......

What insights can Moroccan journalists and policymakers glean about Latin America? This question often goes unasked in discussions regarding Morocco's foreign policy toward the region. For many, Latin America—encompassing South America, Central America, and the Caribbean—remains a monolithic entity, with its diverse histories......

President Donald Trump officially announced the nomination of Richard Duke Buchan III as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco. This appointment is significant within the current context of U.S.-Morocco relations, which are shaped by diplomatic, economic, and security concerns of strategic importance. In his statement on social media, Trump emphasized......

Morocco has emerged as the top-ranking country in North Africa according to the 2025 Economic Freedom Index, published by the Heritage Institute. The nation secured the 86th position globally, achieving a score of 60.3. Within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Morocco ranks seventh out of 14 countries, surpassing Kuwait and trailing......

Amid escalating tensions in the agricultural sector, Morocco and France are set to formalize a bilateral agreement aimed at regulating the tomato market to ensure fair competition. This agreement, anticipated to be signed in mid-March, is a response to ongoing complaints from French producers who argue they cannot compete with the lower prices......

Morocco has inaugurated a national initiative designed to introduce children to digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), marked by the signing of a framework partnership agreement in Rabat on Saturday. This venture is part of the broader “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy, which emphasizes the development of digital skills......

A recent report from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has highlighted Morocco as an outstanding destination for investors in the tourism sector. The findings, released by the Madrid-based agency, showcase the country’s unique tourism assets that not only attract global visitors but also potential investors. According......

The construction of the new railway station in the Riyad district of Rabat is progressing steadily, with over 50% of the work completed. The station is set to open in September 2025, just a few months before Morocco hosts the African Cup of Nations in December of the same year. Designed to complement the existing Rabat Ville and Rabat Agdal......

French Minister of Justice Gérald Darmanin is set to visit Rabat for a 24-hour official trip, reinforcing the ongoing dialogue between France and Morocco on judicial and security matters. His discussions with his Moroccan counterpart, Abdellatif Ouahbi, will focus on mechanisms of legal assistance and extradition, particularly as several......

In recent times, an intriguing phenomenon has emerged: individuals who were once politically disengaged and anonymous suddenly transform into passionate "opponents" upon acquiring a foreign passport or stepping foot in a country of asylum. These are people who had never participated in political activism or voiced their opinions......

In a significant milestone for legal cooperation, Morocco has successfully secured the establishment of the first regional office of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) in Africa. This proposal was unanimously approved during a recent meeting of the HCCH's Council on General Affairs and Policy, highlighting Morocco's......

The rate of preventive detention in Morocco has dropped to 37.56% of the total prison population for the year 2023, according to a report from the Public Ministry. This reduction is attributed to exceptional efforts in rationalizing, controlling, and monitoring preventive detention measures within penal institutions. This decline results......

In a significant diplomatic move, President Donald Trump has officially appointed Duke Buchan III as the new U.S. ambassador to Morocco. Announced on Friday evening, Trump's statement emphasized Buchan's pivotal role in enhancing the peace, freedom, and prosperity shared between the two nations. "I am pleased to announce that......