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Saudi Arabia halts short-term visas for 14 countries, including Morocco, ahead of Hajj

Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance for citizens from 14 countries, including Morocco, as part of its efforts to regulate the upcoming Hajj season and prevent unauthorized pilgrimages. This measure will take effect in mid-April and continue until mid-June 2025,......

Global support for Moroccan engineer protesting Gaza genocide

Ibtihal Aboussad, a Moroccan Microsoft engineer, has received widespread international backing for her bold protest against Microsoft’s involvement in the ongoing violence in Gaza. Her comments, made during a public confrontation with AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, have sparked significant attention......

Chaos at Mohammed V Airport Due to Unprecedented Passenger Surge

On Sunday, April 6, Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca experienced significant disruptions, turning into a nightmare for many travelers. Long traffic jams at the entrance and endless queues inside overwhelmed the country’s busiest airport. Although the airport is accustomed to high traffic periods,......

Morocco: The gateway to Africa

The Republic of El Salvador’s ambassador to Rabat, Ignacio de Cossío, emphasized on Friday in Tangier that Morocco serves as the "best" gateway to Africa. His remarks were made during the inauguration of the exhibition "El Salvador: Beauty in Colors." De Cossío......

Mali's soldiers undergo parachute training in Morocco

In a significant development for Mali's military capabilities, 165 soldiers from the Malian Armed Forces are currently participating in a parachute training program in Morocco. This comprehensive training is divided into three distinct phases. The first phase involves a medical examination conducted......

Morocco's military fleet modernization: Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin vie for contracts

Three global aerospace companies—Airbus, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin—are competing to supply the Royal Moroccan Air Force with new aircraft aimed at modernizing its military transport fleet. Airbus has put forth its A400 aircraft, renowned for their substantial size and long-range capabilities,......

Abdelkader Belliraj freed after royal pardon for terrorism conviction

Abdelkader Belliraj, a Belgian-Moroccan citizen sentenced to life imprisonment in 2010 for leading one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, has been granted freedom following a royal pardon. His sentence was previously reduced to 25 years in 2022. Belliraj is among 33 inmates convicted of extremism......

Road safety alert during Aïd Al-Fitr travel

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) urges all road users to exercise increased caution and take necessary safety measures due to the high traffic volume expected during Aïd Al-Fitr. In a statement, NARSA emphasizes the importance of adhering to traffic regulations, particularly for public transport......

Fire contained at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport: No casualties reported

The National Airports Authority (ONDA) has successfully extinguished a fire that broke out in the cargo area of Royal Air Maroc at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on the evening of March 27. According to an official statement released on March 28, the fire started around 7:30 p.m. Immediate action......

German court convicts terrorist suspect following Moroccan intelligence breakthrough

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially......

Spain and Morocco enhance maritime security with joint patrols

In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to......

Spain on High Alert as Fourth Storm in Two Weeks Strikes

Spain has been experiencing relentless severe weather since early March, with three consecutive storms battering the country. Now, the fourth storm, Martino, has arrived with full force, prompting Spanish authorities to declare a state of high alert across half of the nation. The storm brings torrential......

Italian police arrest Moroccan national over terrorism charges

Police in Italy have apprehended a 46-year-old Moroccan man residing in Brescia on allegations of engaging in activities linked to international terrorism. This action follows a directive from the prosecutor’s office in Perugia and underscores ongoing efforts to combat extremist threats. The investigation,......