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Achraf Hakimi thanks HM King Mohammed VI for continued support of Moroccan football

Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco's national football team, has expressed his appreciation to HM king Mohammed VI for what he described as the monarch's sustained commitment to the development of football in the country. In a message shared on his social media accounts, Hakimi credited......

Morocco and Bangladesh explore new avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation

Morocco and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral relations, with senior officials meeting in Dhaka to discuss new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, technology and cultural exchanges. The talks brought together Morocco's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Bouthaina......

Morocco weighs Rafale F4.3 fighter jet option as defence ties with France deepen

Morocco is reportedly evaluating the possibility of acquiring the Rafale F4.3 fighter aircraft as part of its ongoing military modernization programme, amid closer defence cooperation with France. While neither Rabat nor Paris has officially confirmed negotiations, renewed speculation has drawn attention......

Morocco firefighting aircraft crash claims pilot during forest fire operation near Témara

A pilot from Morocco’s Gendarmerie Royale has died after a firefighting aircraft crashed during an emergency operation aimed at containing a forest fire near Témara, close to the Maâmora forest area, authorities and local reports confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday as firefighting......

Tangier welcomes African Parliamentary delegation to strengthen South-South cooperation

An African parliamentary delegation visited Tangier on Thursday as part of the inaugural Interactive Seminar of the Parliamentary Diplomacy and South-South Dialogue Platform, highlighting the Moroccan city's growing role in regional cooperation, local governance and international engagement. The......

Morocco and Spain deepen security cooperation during high-level Rabat meeting

Morocco and Spain have reaffirmed their close security partnership following a high-level meeting in Rabat between senior officials from the two countries, highlighting continued cooperation in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and the fight against transnational crime. The meeting brought together......

Operation Marhaba 2026 surpasses 700,000 arrivals as overseas Moroccans return home

Operation Marhaba 2026 has recorded a strong start, with more than 704,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) returning to the Kingdom during the first 20 days of the annual summer transit programme, reflecting continued growth in cross-border travel. According to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity,......

Moroccan MMA Fighter Badreddine Diani to compete at PFL MENA 10 in Riyadh

Moroccan mixed martial arts athlete Badreddine Diani is set to represent Morocco at the upcoming PFL MENA 10 event, scheduled for July 10, 2026, in Riyadh, marking an important step in his rising international career. The bout, part of the Professional Fighters League’s regional expansion in the......

Press Review: Reforms, Territorial Development, and International Cooperation at the Heart of Moroccan News

The national news this Thursday is marked by a series of institutional reforms, legislative projects, and development initiatives that illustrate the priorities of the Kingdom. From the modernization of regulated professions to advances in infrastructure, energy transition, social protection, and diplomacy,......

Morocco ranks first in the Middle East and North Africa in the Responsible Countries Index

Morocco has emerged as the highest-ranked country in the Middle East and North Africa in the latest Responsible Countries Index, securing 41st place globally among 154 countries. The ranking reflects the Kingdom's performance across a broad set of governance, environmental, and international responsibility......

Public Administration: Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni presents Morocco's vision for future governance

Morocco continues its strategy to modernize public administration by placing innovation, governance, and digital transformation at the core of its priorities. At the opening of the 3rd Arab Forum on Public Administration, held in Rabat under the theme “Innovation in Governance for a Future-Ready Public......

Morocco climbs to 68th place in 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Index

Morocco has improved its position in the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Index, ranking 68th out of 169 countries, according to the latest annual report published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). The Kingdom achieved an overall score of 71.7 out of 100, marking a steady......

Leïla Benali unveils a new strategy to modernize household waste management in Morocco

Morocco is embarking on a new phase of its environmental policy with the launch of a strategy aimed at fundamentally transforming household waste management. Presented by the Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leïla Benali, this vision is based on source separation and the principles......

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