Morocco is poised to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 31, as astronomical projections indicate the sighting of the crescent moon will occur next week. Ibrahim Akhyam, a specialist in timekeeping and a member of the Islamic Moon Sighting Project, suggests that this Ramadan is unlikely to extend to a full 30 days, reinforcing the expectation for......

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted an Iftar dinner at the White House on Thursday evening, welcoming representatives of the Muslim community in the United States alongside members of the Arab and Islamic diplomatic corps accredited in Washington. Among the distinguished guests was Morocco’s Ambassador to the U.S., Youssef Amrani. During......

A German court has sentenced a 29-year-old Germano-Egyptian national to six years in prison for plotting a terrorist attack on German soil. This ruling signifies a substantial achievement in cross-border counterterrorism efforts, stemming from a detailed intelligence operation that thwarted a potentially catastrophic incident. The suspect......

Algeria is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to persuade Spain to reconsider its backing of Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara. During a recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s representative, Ibrahim Boughali, called on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez......

The United States has introduced a congressional resolution to honor its long-standing diplomatic ties with Morocco, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of their relationship in 2027. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing Morocco as “the first country to officially recognize the United States......

The Moroccan prison authority has announced a significant policy shift allowing inmates to receive food baskets for Eid Al Fitr, marking a rare exception to the usual regulations surrounding prison visits. This initiative is set to commence on the second day of Eid and will be available for one week, in accordance with a schedule established......

Laylat al Qadr, the Night of Power, is a night like no other—a moment of divine connection when the heavens open, angels descend, and prayers bear immeasurable weight in the eyes of the Almighty. Observed during Ramadan, it holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims, particularly in Morocco, where spiritual devotion intertwines with......

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Moroccan police seized nearly two tons of hashish during an operation in Kenitra on Thursday. The operation was initiated following precise intelligence from the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), leading to the interception of a utility vehicle believed to be transporting......

Recent developments in Morocco’s municipal landscape have revealed a series of dismissals affecting key department heads and employees in critical sectors such as taxation and urban planning. These changes have predominantly occurred in municipalities that faced audits by the General Inspectorate of Territorial Administration (IGAT). Reports......

In 2024, Morocco's extractive sector experienced a notable boost, thanks to the phosphate industry. The sector finished the year with a 21% growth in its production index, reversing the previous year’s decline of 5.3%, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), which is part of the Ministry of Economy......

In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to the islands. The collaborative effort,......

Morocco has successfully executed an international bond issuance totaling €2 billion, marking its first such move since 2020. Sources close to the Ministry of Finance indicate that officials were still on site as initial details of the operation began to surface. To lead this issuance, Morocco enlisted the expertise of BNP Paribas, Citi,......

Falcon Energy Materials, a Canadian company, has successfully completed a non-brokered private placement, raising CAD 6.52 million (approximately MAD 47.6 million). Initially, the placement was intended to issue 10 million units, but it resulted in the issuance of 10,874,832 units priced at CAD 0.60 (around MAD 4.38) per unit. Each unit consists......