News in brief

The 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks serves as a moment to reflect on how the world has transformed since that fateful day. While the events of 9/11 left profound scars, global trends in demographics, technology, and international cooperation have reshaped the global landscape in ways......

At the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) gathering on Wednesday in Vienna, Moroccan Ambassador Azzeddine Farhane highlighted Morocco's sustained efforts to promote the safe use of nuclear energy across Africa, particularly in critical sectors such as water resource management, environmental......

Morocco has confirmed its rise as a leading player in the Spanish fruit and vegetable market. Between January and May 2025, the country became Spain’s top supplier of fresh produce in terms of value, with exports reaching €834 million — a sharp 30% increase compared to the same period......

In a modest workshop in Morocco, Khalil Tantawi is building something that bridges tradition and innovation: egg incubators designed specifically for local farmers. His brand, Katakit, launched in 2018, reflects an ambition to create robust, accessible, and energy-efficient equipment entirely manufactured......

In preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Rabat officials have launched an ambitious initiative to train taxi drivers in English. This program, aimed at equipping over 22,000 drivers with essential language skills, positions Morocco’s capital as a welcoming......

Morocco has sent two Canadair firefighting aircraft to Portugal after Lisbon activated a bilateral cooperation mechanism in response to the breakdown of two of its own planes. The Portuguese Interior Ministry confirmed on Monday that the aircraft will remain deployed until the end of the week. Portugal......

Morocco and Mauritania have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating cooperation in the fields of electricity and renewable energy. Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, met with her Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Khaled, Minister of Petroleum, Energy......

Casablanca, Morocco – Moroccan customs authorities have halted two ships carrying 4,500 Brazilian cattle at the port of Casablanca, demanding payment of 20 million Moroccan dirhams (MAD) in value-added tax (VAT). The move has reignited debate over the taxation of livestock imports. The vessels,......

Two people lost their lives on Monday morning after a fire broke out in five shacks in Douar Moulay Azzouz Elmelk, located in the Annakhil urban area of Marrakech, according to local authorities. The blaze started around 5:30 a.m. and quickly spread through the makeshift homes. Civil Protection teams,......

The Moroccan Secretariat of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries has announced a ban on the harvesting and sale of shellfish from the classified areas of Sidi Daoud and Oum Toyour-Chouika, located in the regions of Sidi Bennour and Essaouira, until the marine environment is fully purified. Analyses......

Nearly two years after the devastating Al Haouz earthquake, Moroccan authorities report that 85% of damaged houses in Marrakech have been rebuilt or rehabilitated. The large-scale reconstruction program, launched in February 2024 under Royal Directives, has allowed thousands of families to return to......

São Paulo, September 7, 2025 – Morocco takes center stage at the 36th São Paulo Biennale, showcasing its artists in dialogue with the global art scene under the theme “Not All Travelers Follow the Roads – Humanity as Practice.” Curated by Cameroonian Bonaventure......

Morocco will host the 93rd Interpol General Assembly in December 2025, during which the evaluation report on the pilot phase of “purple notices” will be presented. These innovative alerts are designed to track and monitor criminal assets across borders. Introduced in 2022, purple notices......