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The new United States Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan, has officially taken the oath of office before US Vice President J.D. Vance, marking the start of his diplomatic mission in Rabat. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the US Embassy in Rabat said that Ambassador Buchan was “proud to be sworn in by......

Rabat, January 7, 2026 – Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younès Sekkouri, announced that a comprehensive reform of the country’s continuing education system is expected to be finalized by the end of January. Speaking during oral questions at Parliament on Monday, the......

Tangier, January 7, 2026 – Former Moroccan Prime Minister and Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD), Abdelilah Benkirane, has threatened legal action after his image was used without authorization in promotional material for a planned protest against delivery platform Glovo in Tangier. The controversy erupted......

Santiago, January 7, 2026 – The University of Chile has awarded its prestigious Rectoral Medal to Morocco’s Ambassador to Santiago, Ms. Kenza El Ghali, in recognition of her distinguished academic, diplomatic, and political career, as well as her contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between Morocco and Chile. The......

Casablanca, January 7, 2026 – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has inaugurated a new air base at Tétouan – Sania R’mel Airport as part of its ongoing expansion plan, strengthening the airline’s presence in northern Morocco and improving regional connectivity. The new base, established in collaboration with the Moroccan......

New photographs released by the United States Navy show American sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) interacting with sailors from the Royal Moroccan Navy during the ship’s visit to the port of Agadir on December 2, 2025. The images highlight moments of exchange and camaraderie......

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the cancellation of several flights to and from Paris due to adverse weather conditions in the Paris region. In an official statement, the Moroccan national carrier confirmed that affected passengers will be assisted through rebooking on alternative flights. Customers whose contact......

Morocco’s Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, presented on Tuesday an overview of the progress made in the national program to rehabilitate mosques in rural areas, highlighting significant advances in restoring places of worship that had been closed for safety or structural reasons. Speaking before the House of Councillors,......

The city of Oujda experienced rare and significant snowfall on Tuesday evening, as thick white layers covered streets and public squares across the capital of Morocco’s Oriental region, marking the return of snow after several years of absence. Snow began falling early in the evening, quickly transforming the urban landscape and creating......

The British company PowerForce Global, specialized in industrial maintenance solutions and human resources management in the energy sector, has officially launched its operations in Morocco as part of its expansion strategy in North Africa. According to reports by The Telegraph, the move reflects growing international interest in investment......

The European Film Weeks will return to Morocco for their 31st edition from January 28 to February 11, 2026, reaffirming their status as a major cultural event in the country. Organized by the European Union in Morocco, the festival will take place in Casablanca, Marrakech and Rabat, showcasing a selection of contemporary European auteur cinema. This......

Morocco is preparing to roll out a new national road safety strategy covering the period from 2026 to 2030, as authorities seek to address a worrying rise in traffic accidents and fatalities across the country. The roadmap was presented during a meeting of the Permanent Road Safety Committee held in Rabat, under the chairmanship of the Minister......

Casablanca is set to transform its urban landscape with the development of Casa Sud Station, a major new hub designed to combine mobility, public life, and architectural innovation. The project envisions the station not just as a transit point, but as a vibrant urban space fostering connection and community. Spanning over 21,980 square meters,......