News in brief

A devastating fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 13, 2025, at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals and leaving three others injured. According to a representative from the Marrakech prefecture, the injured were rushed to the intensive......

In a coordinated effort showcasing international cooperation, Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST) provided critical intelligence that enabled Spain's Civil Guard to seize over two tons of hashish off the northern coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The Spanish......

Spanish and Moroccan authorities have apprehended a social media fitness personality with over 100,000 followers in Madrid as part of a counter-terrorism operation. The suspect allegedly embedded ISIS propaganda materials within fitness and calisthenics tutorial videos shared on social media platforms. The......

Nearly 37,000 Moroccan citizens received first-time French residence permits in 2024, maintaining their position as the largest recipient group with a 0.4% increase from 2023. Algerians followed with 32,003 permits, succeeded by Tunisians, Chinese, and U.S. citizens. The French Interior Ministry reports......

The United States Embassy in Morocco announced a temporary pause of visa services from February 5 to 7, as part of the implementation of a new digital system set to launch on February 8. During this three-day period, fee payment services and call center operations will be unavailable. The embassy has......

Spain's Civil Guard has apprehended seven suspects in a coordinated anti-terrorism operation supported by Morocco's General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation, which began in late 2023, resulted in arrests across Toledo, Madrid, and Pontevedra provinces. Three suspects......

Mass Dismissals and Blacklisting in Response to Human Smuggling Crisis Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani government has launched a sweeping crackdown on officials linked to human smuggling networks after the tragic deaths of at least 43 Pakistani migrants off the coast of Morocco in January.......

The Pakistani Foreign Office has announced the repatriation of 22 survivors of a boat capsize near Morocco’s Dakhla port. The operation is the result of extensive investigations and coordination with Moroccan authorities, with the repatriation set to begin today. Four migrants, who had been stranded......

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday in the Ouzioua region of Taroudant province, where four workers lost their lives following an explosion inside a tunnel associated with the "El Mokhtar Soussi" dam elevation project. According to a statement issued by the Tafnout commune on its official......

Four Moroccan truck drivers who disappeared on Saturday between Dore, Burkina Faso, and Tera, Niger, remain unaccounted for despite unconfirmed reports of their release. Mustapha Chaoune, Secretary General of Morocco's Democratic Organization of Multimodal Transport and Logistics, stated Monday that......

The Moroccan border security forces apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish citizen at the Bab Sebta crossing point on Thursday, acting on an international arrest warrant. The arrest stems from Swedish authorities' investigation into weapons-related offenses. Interpol's database check confirmed that......

The Morocco state broadcaster SNRT is poised to consolidate its position in the national media sector through a comprehensive acquisition of major outlets within the next two months. The strategic move will see SNRT become the sole proprietor of Soread 2M and Medi1 TV, while securing an 83.6% stake in......

Following devastating floods in Valencia last October, Moroccan recovery teams have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in Spain's cleanup efforts, removing enough debris to fill approximately 50 Olympic swimming pools. The mission, initiated through royal directives, deployed 36 specialized trucks......