News in brief
A large-scale search and rescue operation entered its fifth day on Wednesday as more than 600 military personnel from multiple countries continued scouring Morocco's southern Atlantic coastline and open ocean for two American soldiers who went missing near the Cap Draa training area outside Tan-Tan.......
Morocco is celebrating the 23rd birthday of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, an occasion that highlights the strong bond between the Moroccan people, the Royal Family, and the continuity of the Alaouite Throne. Born on May 8, 2003, at the Royal Palace in Rabat, the Crown Prince was......
The United States has strongly condemned a recent attack claimed by the Polisario Front against the city of Es-Smara, located in the Moroccan Sahara, which resulted in injuries to a civilian. In an official statement, the U.S. mission to the United Nations described the incident as an act of violence......
Armed men linked to the Masina movement attacked and burned trucks carrying food and supplies from Morocco to Mali, according to accounts from witnesses and regional security reports. The convoy was traveling along a key supply route near Koki Zamal, close to the Mauritanian border, heading toward Bamako......
A series of seismic tremors has been recorded since Tuesday in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar, with some shocks felt across several regions of northern Morocco, according to the National Institute of Geophysics. Seven tremors have been registered in total, reflecting a slight increase in seismic......
Two American soldiers have been reported missing during the multinational military exercise African Lion 2026, according to an announcement by United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). The soldiers were declared missing on Saturday in the Cap Draâ area, a key training zone located near Tan-Tan.......
Morocco’s Office des changes has initiated a nationwide training campaign to support the rollout of a new unified foreign exchange platform, marking a significant step in the country’s financial digitalization efforts. The initiative, launched in mid-April, is designed to prepare currency......
The judicial authorities in Spain have approved the extradition of a Moroccan national to Morocco in connection with allegations of involvement in irregular migration networks, despite his previous conviction for similar offenses in Spain. The decision was issued by the country’s high criminal......
Local law enforcement in Agadir has successfully located Rachel Kerr, a Scottish travel influencer whose reported disappearance had prompted significant international concern. Following an investigation by the police prefecture, authorities determined that Kerr had departed her hotel of her own volition.......
Morocco’s national highway operator has warned of significant traffic volumes across the country’s motorway network during the upcoming Labor Day holiday and the coinciding school break. The surge is expected to affect several peak travel windows as families and commuters take advantage of......
The national audit institution has launched a series of investigations following suspicions of irregular practices in public procurement contracts related to audits and consultancy studies. According to early findings, several consultancy firms may have participated in tenders through multiple affiliated......
An unusual aviation incident occurred at Vatry Airport on April 14, when a Ryanair flight bound for Marrakech took off without any passengers on board. A total of 192 travelers were unable to board the aircraft after a breakdown in airport security operations prevented the mandatory screening procedures......
Italian ferry operator GNV has announced the deployment of two next-generation vessels as part of its ongoing expansion in Morocco. The ships, GNV Aurora and GNV Virgo, are scheduled to enter service on June 1 and July 1 respectively, operating along the strategic Genoa–Barcelona–Tanger Med......
