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Spanish authorities in Granada have detained two Moroccan nationals accused of orchestrating an irregular migration scheme involving the abandonment of a 17-year-old boy. Among the suspects is the boy's uncle, who reportedly brought him from Morocco by sea with plans to present him as an unaccompanied......

Morocco and Mauritania have formalized a significant partnership in archival preservation through a newly signed cooperation agreement. The accord, signed at the Moroccan Archives Foundation headquarters in Rabat, establishes a framework for bilateral efforts in collecting, processing, and enhancing......

Morocco has secured a prominent position in global cultural preservation efforts by being elected vice-president of UNESCO’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Body (STAB). Azzedine Karra, an experienced underwater heritage specialist, will represent Morocco in this influential role. A key seat......

Morocco has solidified its position as a pivotal force in the reconstruction of the Central African Republic (CAR), with the United Nations highlighting its decisive contributions to justice and institutional reform in the conflict-stricken nation. A leading role in peacebuilding In its 2024 report......

Hisham Aidi, a Moroccan scholar and Columbia University professor, has been honored with the prestigious Vanguard Award for his three decades of work in preserving and promoting the legacy of Malcolm X. Honoring a lifetime of dedication The award was presented on May 19 by Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm......

Seven individuals, including a two-year-old child and the pilot, lost their lives in a helicopter crash in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, officials confirmed earlier today. The tragedy occurred as the aircraft was en route from Kedarnath, a popular pilgrimage site, when it went down under......

Morocco's humanitarian efforts alleviate Gaza's hardships The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Acharif Agency, in collaboration with the Ertiqaa Association for Community Development in Gaza, distributed 500 food baskets on Wednesday to displaced and impoverished families across the Gaza Strip. This initiative,......

Budget concerns outweigh operational benefits The head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, confirmed this week that relocating AFRICOM’s headquarters from Germany to Morocco is not under consideration due to budgetary limitations. Langley addressed the matter......

Spanish Crown Princess Leonor de Borbón is expected to visit the occupied city of Ceuta for the first time in June 2025 as part of her military training program with the Spanish Navy. She will arrive aboard the frigate Blas de Lezo, which will dock in Ceuta for 48 hours from June 21 to June 23. Spanish......

Moroccan police have apprehended a 25-year-old man holding dual French and Moroccan nationality in Tangier, suspected of involvement in a network that kidnaps cryptocurrency traders and their families, demanding ransom payments for their release. The police stated that the suspect is linked to serious......

A bomb threat triggered panic at Agadir airport when a note indicating the presence of a bomb was found on a Condor flight from Düsseldorf. Cleaning staff discovered the message after the plane arrived, prompting immediate security protocols and a thorough search of the aircraft. The airport authorities......

King Mohammed VI extended his congratulations to Sidi Ould Tah on his election as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. In his congratulatory message, the King warmly praised Sidi Ould Tah and wished him success in his important role. The King highlighted that his election reflects......

The Moroccan National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre and Cartography (ANCFCC) has been targeted by a significant cyberattack attributed to the hacker group “Jabaroot.” This incident marks a continuation of the group's malicious activities, following their previous breach of the......