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Moroccan manufacturing companies anticipate an increase in production for the third quarter of 2025, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). This expected growth is mainly attributed to higher activity in the food industry, chemical industry, and the manufacture of other non-metallic mineral......

The United Nations Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, praised Morocco’s commitment to fostering dialogue among Libyan parties during her visit to Rabat on Monday. After meeting with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African......

The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced the second phase of fee payments for the 2026 Hajj season, specifically targeting applicants on the waiting list. This phase will begin on September 15 and conclude on September 19, with payments to be made via certified checks. Replacement process......

The activity of Moroccan ports managed by the National Ports Agency (ANP) reached nearly 51.2 million tons (MT) in traffic by the end of June 2025, representing an increase of 6.6% compared to the same period last year. According to an official statement, the ANP's cumulative revenue totaled approximately......

The diplomatic relations between Morocco and the United Kingdom have taken a new step forward with the arrival of Alex Pinfield OBE as the new British Ambassador to Rabat. On Thursday, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita officially received Mr. Pinfield, who presented the copies of his credentials......

The U.S. diplomatic mission in Rabat has entered a new phase with the temporary appointment of Benjamin Ziff as Chargé d’Affaires. Ziff, who arrived in Morocco on August 28, 2025, will lead the embassy until the official arrival of the next ambassador, Richard Duke Buchan III. The U.S.......

Authorities in eastern Morocco have apprehended a 32-year-old man suspected of involvement in a series of burglaries targeting money transfer agencies. The arrest took place in Berkane, where police identified him as a prime suspect in a break-in incident. Security sources reported that the suspect,......

A Moroccan court on Wednesday denied bail to feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar, who is facing charges of “insulting Islam,” despite her defense citing her “serious” health condition, her lawyers said. The 50-year-old activist, known for advocating individual freedoms, is prosecuted......

The international reputation of Algeria continues to be tarnished, particularly due to ongoing and severe human rights violations. The latest 2024 annual report from the U.S. Department of State classifies the Algerian regime as a pariah state, describing it as virtually unmanageable diplomatically. Despite......

The Spanish government has awarded Vodafone UK the communications services contract for the team studying a proposed tunnel connecting Spain and Morocco under the Strait of Gibraltar. According to Spanish media, the contract, signed in mid-August, includes voice and data services for around 15 experts......

The city of Agadir is gearing up for a festive weekend as the Coca-Cola Food Festival wraps up on August 30 and 31 at Place Al Wahda. A celebration where music and gastronomy meet, offering audiences an unforgettable summer experience. On stage, Moroccan rapper L7OR (Lamine Nouri) will bring his unique......

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing an Israeli EXTRA guided missile in the southeastern region of the country. The advanced missile, equipped with a 120-kilogram warhead, demonstrated exceptional accuracy by striking its target at its......

Washington, August 25, 2025 — The United States Department of State has highlighted the historic friendship with Morocco, noting that Morocco was the first country in the world to recognize American independence in 1777. The announcement, published on the department’s official social media......