Tanger Med ranks among the world’s leading container ports

Morocco’s Tanger Med port has strengthened its position in global maritime trade, ranking sixth worldwide in the latest Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), according to the 2026 edition published by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. The ranking assessed nearly 400 container ports around the world and placed......

Morocco’s diaspora emerges as a key force in the country’s 2030 ambitions

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 country’s economic, technological,......

World Bank: More than 43% of Moroccan university graduates work below their qualification level

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 in the economy. More than 43% of......

Infantino congratulates Moroccan teenager Ayoub Bouaddi after historic World Cup milestone

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi after the young player achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Bouaddi attracted international attention after becoming one of the youngest players ever to appear in a World Cup quarter-final. Infantino highlighted the achievement by sharing......

Manchester City reportedly ready to spend €130 million on Ayyoub Bouaddi

Manchester City are reportedly pushing ahead with plans to sign 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with Spanish newspaper AS claiming that the Premier League club could be prepared to pay as much as €130 million for the Moroccan international. The proposed move would form part of City’s plans to strengthen their......

Migrants Build Makeshift Shelters on Beach in Ceuta

Several migrants stranded in Ceuta have begun building makeshift shelters on Tramposol beach after spending more than a week sleeping outdoors, according to local reports. Using branches, dried grass, pieces of fabric and discarded materials, the migrants are attempting to protect themselves from cold nights, strong sea winds and humidity.......

Morocco’s Treasury places 1.5 billion dirhams in surplus cash on the market

Morocco’s Directorate of Treasury and External Finance (DTFE) has carried out two transactions to place a combined 1.5 billion dirhams ($150 million) in surplus Treasury cash on the financial market. The operations, launched on Friday, form part of the Treasury’s management of available cash and short-term liquidity. Two short-term......

Morocco emerges as a potential African leader in data centers and artificial intelligence

Morocco is increasingly positioning itself as a potential regional hub for data centers and artificial intelligence, thanks to a combination of strategic geography, telecommunications infrastructure, renewable energy potential and growing digital ambitions. An analysis published by The Conversation France highlights the country’s prospects......

Moroccans lead foreign resident homebuyers in Spain

Moroccan nationals have strengthened their position in Spain’s residential property market, emerging as the leading foreign resident nationality in terms of home purchases, according to recent figures from Spain’s General Council of Notaries. The data highlight the growing importance of the Moroccan community in Spain’s......

El Kharja backs Infantino as European criticism of FIFA intensifies

Former Morocco international and FIFA regional executive for the Middle East and North Africa, Houssine Kharja, has strongly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino amid growing criticism from several figures within European football. Speaking in an interview with the Moroccan football platform Soccer 212, Kharja argued that some of the......

CAF confirms draw date for 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the official draw for the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations will take place on Monday, August 10, in Rabat. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. local time, or 5 p.m. GMT, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, where the eight qualified teams will discover......

Morocco’s football federation bans foreign club names from private academies

Morocco’s Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has introduced a new measure preventing private football academies and schools across the country from operating under the names of foreign clubs. The decision is part of a broader effort by the federation to strengthen Morocco’s domestic football training system and give greater......

Moroccan rights group warns of worsening humanitarian conditions in Ceuta

The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights (OMDH) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a deteriorating humanitarian situation involving migrants and other people stranded in Ceuta, calling on Spanish authorities to take immediate measures to protect vulnerable individuals. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 9, the Moroccan......

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