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School Holidays: Moroccan motorways prepare for heavy traffic nationwide

As school holidays coincide with a weekend, the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) has issued a warning to motorists, anticipating heavy traffic across the entire national motorway network. In a statement released in Rabat, ADM indicated that peak traffic periods are expected on Friday afternoon and evening, as well as Saturday morning.......

Spain: Disinformation campaign falsely links Morocco to Córdoba train crash

Following the tragic high-speed train accident near Córdoba that claimed dozens of lives, a wave of disinformation rapidly spread across Spain, falsely associating Morocco with the incident. The misleading narratives circulated mainly on social media platforms and messaging applications, amplifying public confusion during a moment of......

In El Jadida, a pilot nursery paves the way for reintegration through agriculture

A pilot plant nursery has been established inside El Jadida 2 local prison as part of a partnership involving a public reintegration foundation and a private company, marking a new step toward rehabilitation through agriculture. According to prison authorities, the initiative aligns with Morocco’s broader strategy to strengthen vocational......

CDG warns public against fake documents and forged account statements

Morocco’s Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) has issued a public warning urging citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent documents and falsified account statements circulating outside its official channels. In a statement released on Wednesday, the public financial institution said it had identified suspicious documents......

Storms suspend Ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier

Ferry services between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tangier have been suspended from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday due to severe weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar, including heavy rainfall and strong winds, authorities reported. All crossings scheduled after 10:00 a.m. were canceled, with only the 9:00 a.m. departure operating as......

Morocco adopts higher education law amid rising university tensions

Morocco’s Parliament approved Law No. 59.24 on higher education and scientific research on January 20, marking a key step in ongoing university reforms. The Ministry of Higher Education highlighted the law’s adoption as a sign of institutional governance and collective commitment to developing Morocco’s universities. However,......

Rural Moroccan women face enduring inequality and daily struggles

In rural Morocco, women stand as the underpinnings of the agricultural economy while enduring amplified gender inequalities rooted in economic precarity and social invisibility. Far removed from romanticized or victimized portrayals, they shoulder the burden of entire communities, often performing unpaid labor that accounts for 68% of their......

Akhannouch represents Morocco at the Davos economic forum

Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, has arrived in Switzerland to represent the Kingdom at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), being held in Davos until 23 January. The event brings together around 400 senior political leaders, including approximately 65 heads of state and government. Mr. Akhannouch......

Salé police deny claims of fatal attack against Senegalese national

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has firmly denied reports circulating on some Senegalese websites and social media platforms alleging that a Senegalese national was fatally stabbed in Salé following the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). In an official statement, the DGSN said that security......

Renault strengthens position as Europe’s second-largest hybrid car seller

Renault continues to build momentum on the European automotive market, consolidating its position as the second-largest seller of hybrid vehicles in Europe, driven by strong demand for both hybrid and fully electric models. In 2025, the French automotive group sold approximately 2.33 million vehicles worldwide across its three brands –......

HM King Mohammed VI accepts Trump’s invitation to become founding member of peace council

HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco has accepted an invitation from former U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join, as a founding member, a newly proposed Peace Council aimed at supporting international efforts to resolve conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, according to an official statement from Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The......

Prince Moulay Rachid receives Morocco’s national football team after CAN 2025 final

On the instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed the members of Morocco’s national football team at the Royal Guest Palace in Rabat on Monday, following their runner-up finish in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The reception was attended by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation,......

Canary Islands oppose Marsa Maroc's entry into Boluda maritime group

The Canary Islands government has formally requested that Madrid reconsider or block Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc’s planned acquisition of a 45% stake in the Spanish maritime giant Boluda. Antonio Morales, president of the Gran Canaria government, expressed concerns that the transaction could threaten strategic interests at the......

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