International
Morocco will mark Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The ministry announced that Friday, August 14, will correspond to the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1448 in Morocco. Mawlid is traditionally......
The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed......
More than 600 migrants who had entered Ceuta irregularly have voluntarily left the Spanish enclave over the past 48 hours, according to Spanish authorities. The departures reportedly followed weeks of uncertainty for migrants who had been waiting in the city without clear prospects of reaching mainland......
Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised......
Spanish migration and security expert Carlos Uriarte Sánchez has praised measures taken by Morocco to prevent illegal crossings toward the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as evidence of Rabat's continued commitment to combating irregular migration and human......
Spain’s People’s Party (PP) and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, appear to be navigating an increasingly complex position toward Morocco, combining calls for stronger bilateral relations with a more confrontational political discourse on issues such as migration, Ceuta......
TikTok and Meta have agreed to work with the European Union to strengthen fact-checking efforts around online content related to attempts to cross the border into Spain, following a mass movement toward Ceuta in late July. The initiative was announced by Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s......
Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by......
Spain’s opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has said Morocco would be his first foreign destination if he succeeds in becoming the country’s next prime minister, highlighting the strategic importance he places on relations between Madrid and Rabat. In an interview......
The body of Abdelrahim Faqir, a 42-year-old Moroccan citizen who died in Bologna, Italy, remains in the custody of Italian authorities more than three weeks after his death, as judicial investigations and forensic examinations continue. According to the lawyer representing the deceased’s family,......
Morocco is emerging as a potential contributor to an international force being considered for deployment in the Gaza Strip as part of preparations for the post-war phase. The proposed mission would focus on maintaining security, supporting a gradual transition and creating conditions conducive to reconstruction. According......
Morocco’s National Day for Moroccans Residing Abroad, observed every year on August 10, has become an important occasion for strengthening ties between the Kingdom and its diaspora. Beyond its symbolic significance, the event highlights the growing contribution of Moroccans living abroad to the......
A university degree does not necessarily guarantee Moroccan graduates a job that matches their education and skills, according to recent World Bank data. The findings point to a growing mismatch between the qualifications produced by Morocco's education system and the types of jobs currently available......
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