Recent data from the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) reveals a troubling surge in road accidents across Moroccan cities, with 22 fatalities and 2,490 injuries reported during the week of March 17-23. The statistics indicate that 109 individuals sustained serious injuries, highlighting a persistent......

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat issued a stern warning to Moroccans seeking to travel to the United States or obtain visas, advising them of the severe consequences of engaging in illegal immigration or attempting to fraudulently obtain U.S. entry visas. The warning, published on March 25, 2025, emphasized the serious risks involved in breaking......

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, countries around the globe are gearing up for the sighting of the crescent moon, an event that will signal the start of Shawwal and the celebration of Eid Al Fitr. This year, predictions from Moroccan astronomers indicate that Morocco is likely to observe Eid Al Fitr on March 31, contingent on......

The bilateral relationship between Morocco and Spain is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by a robust diplomatic partnership that has emerged after a period of tension over Western Sahara-related issues. In a recent address to the Spanish Senate, Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares emphasized that the two nations are......

Several African countries have expressed their support for Morocco’s initiative to reintegrate nations suspended from the African Union following military coups. After Burkina Faso, both Gabon and Niger have joined this momentum. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger sent a letter to his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, praising......

Azzedine El Midaoui, Morocco's Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation, met with his French counterpart, Philippe Baptiste, in Paris to discuss ongoing cooperation between the two countries in higher education and scientific research. This meeting occurred on the margins of El Midaoui's participation in the......

The High Commission for Planning (HCP) recently released a study outlining a series of recommendations aimed at guiding policymakers, technical and financial partners, and civil society actors in structurally enhancing gender equality within public policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These recommendations are organized......

The United States Senate confirmed the appointment of Duke Buchan III as the U.S. Ambassador to Morocco. This decision highlights the ongoing, strong partnership between the two nations, emphasizing strategic cooperation and sustainable dialogue on key regional issues, particularly the active Sahara conflict. Buchan, an experienced diplomat......

German authorities have recently taken decisive action by withdrawing a shipment of Moroccan peppers from the market due to alarming levels of Abamectin, a pesticide known for its serious health risks. The peppers were imported into Germany via Spanish distributors, as reported by Hortoinfo. Inspection reports from the European Commission......

Morocco has made strides in enhancing women’s political and legal rights, yet significant hurdles persist in achieving economic and financial inclusion. The recently published African Women’s Inclusion Index (AWII) 2025 highlights that Morocco ranks 32nd out of 42 African nations, with a concerning overall score of 44.2, categorized......

Royal Air Maroc and China Southern Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance connectivity between Africa and China, aiming to meet the increasing demand for travel between these regions. Through this agreement, both airlines will expand their interline cooperation and establish a code-sharing partnership to improve their......

Morocco is currently maneuvering through a landscape marked by diplomatic and trade challenges, amidst a backdrop of global economic uncertainty. The year 2025 unfolds with apprehensions regarding international trade, particularly as the U.S. administration under President Trump signals potential tariffs aimed at protecting American manufacturing......

Africa's digital payments landscape is poised for remarkable growth, with projections indicating a surge to $1.5 trillion by 2030, as highlighted in a recent report commissioned by Mastercard and released by Genesis Analytics. Mastercard is spearheading initiatives aimed at enhancing digital adoption across the continent, focusing on......