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New directors appointed for Nador, Agadir airports to enhance operations

Morocco's National Airports Office (ONDA) announces leadership changes at Nador El Aroui and Agadir Al Massira airports as part of its ambitious “Airports 2030” strategy. The new appointments aim to strengthen management and efficiency at these vital transport hubs. Adel El Fakir, ONDA Director General, has named Othmane Hassani......

Morocco's court endorses the contentious strike law amid labor unrest

The Constitutional Court of Morocco has validated a contentious strike law, officially known as Organic Law 97.15, which governs the right to strike and conditions for labor actions. This ruling emerges after extensive public discourse and nationwide labor protests regarding the law's implications for workers' rights. The court, under......

Unexplained foam blankets Sidi Bernoussi streets in Casablanca, raising alarm

A peculiar incident has unfolded in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca, where substantial amounts of white foam have blanketed the streets, prompting significant disruption to traffic and environmental concerns among both residents and officials. The occurrence took place on Tuesday night amid heavy rainfall affecting Casablanca and......

Addressing high seafood costs: Morocco's Affordable Fish initiative success

Morocco has witnessed significant public discourse surrounding exorbitant fish prices, particularly in its coastal cities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries reports remarkable outcomes from the seventh edition of the "Affordable Fish" initiative, launched on February 22, which has successfully provided citizens access to......

Zeus expands its footprint in Morocco with antimony project acquisition

Australian uranium company Zeus has recently finalized an agreement with Ashgill Morocco Limited to acquire the Casablanca Antimony Project, a venture that has garnered attention as a "highly prospective" exploration initiative in central Morocco. The project encompasses six exploration licenses over an area of 79 square kilometers.......

Judicial cooperation between France and Morocco strengthens with Gérald Darmanin’s visit

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......

The facade of foreign passports: when betrayal masquerades as opposition

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......

Tibu Africa partners with Aix-Marseille University’s Faculty of Sports Sciences

Tibu Africa and the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Aix-Marseille University have established a partnership agreement, signed on Friday at the university's presidency headquarters. This collaboration represents a significant step toward enhancing synergies between Morocco and France in the realms of education, entrepreneurship, and social......

Decrease in preventive detention rates in Morocco for 2023

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......

Duke Buchan III appointed U.S. ambassador to Morocco

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......

Moroccan music icon Naïma Samih passes away at 70

The beloved Moroccan singer Naima Samih passed away on March 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Known for her unwavering dedication to the authenticity of Moroccan music, Samih carved a unique path in the music world, earning widespread admiration and the title of the "Lady of Modern Moroccan Song." Born in 1954 in the vibrant......

Renault Group Morocco launches engineering center to enhance technological development

Renault Group Morocco has unveiled the establishment of Renault Technology Morocco (RTMA), a new engineering center, under the leadership of Francisco José Martín Hernández, who has been appointed as its Director General as of March 1. The RTMA will operate from two strategic locations: the main headquarters in Tetouan,......

GCC reaffirms commitment to Morocco’s territorial integrity

In a significant reaffirmation of solidarity, Jassim Al Budaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has reiterated the council's steadfast support for Morocco's territorial integrity and its sovereignty over the southern provinces of Sahara. Al Budaiwi delivered these remarks during a joint ministerial meeting......