Tuesday 02 - 09:37
Morocco’s trade deficit widened sharply during the first four months of 2026, reaching MAD 127.04 billion, or about $13.7 billion, according to official foreign trade figures. The increase marks an 18.4 percent rise compared with the same period in the previous year. The gap reflects a faster expansion in imports than in exports, despite......
The sixth edition of the National Theatre Festival closed at the Cultural Complex of Hay Mohammadi in Casablanca with a ceremony dedicated to Farid Lemgaddar. The event brought together theatre professionals, artists, media representatives, and the public around a programme that reflected the diversity of Moroccan stage creation. The edition......
After years of persistent drought, Morocco’s primary sector is showing strong signs of recovery in 2026. Abundant rainfall and a sharp improvement in water resources have boosted agricultural production across the country, according to the latest economic outlook published by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The most striking indicator......
Morocco's automotive industry continued its strong expansion during the first four months of 2026, reinforcing its status as one of the country's leading export sectors. Automotive exports exceeded 58.28 billion dirhams by the end of April, marking an annual increase of 18.6% compared with the same period a year earlier. The sector's......
Temu, the Chinese online shopping platform that has rapidly gained millions of users through aggressive discounts and viral marketing campaigns, is facing growing scrutiny in Europe after receiving a €200 million penalty from the European Commission. The sanction reflects increasing concern among regulators over product safety, consumer......
Morocco has significantly accelerated its defense modernization program, assembling a multi-layered weapons portfolio that spans advanced air defense networks, precision strike systems, and domestically manufactured drones. The kingdom now ranks as Africa's second-largest arms importer, with military spending reaching $6.3 billion in 2025,......
Morocco stood out during the Africa Day celebrations held on Saturday evening in London, where it showcased its rich cultural heritage and traditional elegance, according to general reports on the event. The Moroccan Embassy in the United Kingdom took part in the African fashion parade, highlighting the Moroccan caftan, widely regarded as......
Casablanca’s Ain Sebaa Zoo has welcomed the birth of a Brazilian tapir, a rare and significant event that highlights the institution’s ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and endangered species breeding programs. The newborn tapir was born on May 16 after a gestation period of approximately 13 months. It is the offspring......
Moroccan authorities have arrested a man in the province of Settat following allegations of physical abuse involving his nine-years-old son, in a case that has drawn public attention and renewed discussions about child protection and family violence. According to information released by security authorities, the suspect, a 42-years-old man......
Liberia has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara during a recent meeting of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C24). Speaking at the C24 regional seminar held in Managua, Nicaragua, the Liberian delegation described Morocco’s autonomy......
Sierra Leone has reiterated its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan as a credible framework for resolving the long-standing regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. The statement was made during a recent regional seminar of the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C24), held in Managua, Nicaragua. Addressing participants......
The capital of Morocco, Rabat, is preparing to host one of the most prestigious events on the global athletics calendar: the 17th edition of the Meeting international Mohammed VI d’athlétisme, part of the 2026 Diamond League series. The competition will bring together some of the most successful Olympic and world champions this......
Morocco and Croatia reaffirmed the strength of their diplomatic relations as HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Croatian President Zoran Milanović on the occasion of Croatia’s National Day. The gesture reflects the friendly ties and mutual respect that continue to characterize relations between the two countries. In......
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