Breaking 17:15 Portugal and Morocco seek EU backing for strategic electricity interconnector 16:30 Agadir expands direct air links with Europe to strengthen its global tourism appeal 16:16 South Korea offers advanced submarines to Morocco to strengthen naval capabilities 16:00 Moroccan migrant dies during police arrest in Bologna as Italian authorities launch investigation 15:52 Morocco strengthens its position as a global aerospace manufacturing hub 15:21 Morocco climbs to sixth place in world football rankings after 2026 World Cup 14:45 Transavia expands flights to Morocco to boost tourism in southern destinations 14:30 Lamine Yamal makes history as second Moroccan-origin player to win the World Cup 14:14 Morocco uses artificial intelligence to strengthen water security and detect pollution early 13:53 Shell V-Power, Customer Service and Love Brand: Vivo Energy Morocco Earns Multiple Awards in 2026 13:46 US expands electronic warfare capabilities for Morocco’s Apache helicopters 13:13 Bank of Africa launches MCM 2026 campaign to support Moroccans living abroad 12:16 Morocco plans major hotel expansion ahead of 2030 World Cup with 60,000 new beds 10:45 OPPO Embraces Artificial Intelligence and Premium Design with the New Enco Clip2 10:45 Morocco upgrades Civil Protection with advanced demolition robots for disaster response 10:20 Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline enters new phase after ECOWAS approval 10:15 Morocco's cybersecurity maturity improves, but talent shortages and emerging risks remain 08:05 Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with new Boeing 787-8 as growth strategy accelerates

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Morocco strengthens defense ties with U.S. amid strategic cooperation talks

Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi, received Bryan J. Ellis, the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for African Affairs, on Monday, accompanied by a high-level delegation visiting Morocco for a working......

USFP lawyers join opposition to Ouahbi’s draft law on the legal profession

Lawyers affiliated with Morocco’s Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) have joined the growing mobilization against Draft Law 66.23, which aims to regulate the legal profession and has been proposed by Justice Minister Abdelatif Ouahbi. In a statement issued after their meeting in Rabat, the......

Akhannouch announces he will not seek a third term as head of the RNI

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has announced that he will not run for a third term as president of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), signaling a forthcoming leadership transition within the party. Speaking during a party meeting, Akhannouch stressed the importance of political renewal......

Senegal reaffirms its support for the Atlantic Initiative and Morocco’s territorial integrity

Senegal has reiterated its firm support for the Atlantic Initiative and Morocco’s territorial integrity, reaffirming the strength of diplomatic ties between the two countries. This position was expressed during a meeting held on Friday in Rabat between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,......

Canada’s prime minister highlights aviation security cooperation with Morocco

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday underscored the importance of cooperation between Canada and Morocco in strengthening international civil aviation security and preventing air accidents. In a message marking Canada’s National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters, Carney......

U.S. lawmakers hail Morocco as a historic and reliable strategic partner

American lawmakers from both major political parties have reaffirmed the deep-rooted friendship and strategic partnership between Morocco and the United States, describing the Kingdom as a reliable and indispensable ally of Washington. Speaking during a gala event held at the U.S. Congress as part of......

New US ambassador to Morocco Duke Buchan takes oath of office

The new United States Ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan, has officially taken the oath of office before US Vice President J.D. Vance, marking the start of his diplomatic mission in Rabat. In a statement shared on social media platform X, the US Embassy in Rabat said that Ambassador Buchan......

Morocco named among potential buyers of the next-generation M1E3 abrams tank

Morocco has emerged as one of the countries under consideration for the possible acquisition of the next-generation M1E3 Abrams main battle tank, according to a recent report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS). The mention places the North African kingdom among a limited group of trusted......

Customs: slight increase in the surcharge rate on bonded obligations for H1 2026

Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Tax Administration (ADII) has issued a circular setting the surcharge rate applicable to bonded obligations for the first half of 2026. The rate has been fixed at 4.18%, in line with the regulatory provisions of the Customs and Indirect Tax Code. According to the......

Morocco strengthens military and industrial cooperation with Turkey

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — Morocco is reinforcing its military and industrial cooperation with Turkey as part of its strategy to enhance technological autonomy and strengthen its defense capabilities. This dynamic was highlighted by a recent visit to Morocco by a Turkish delegation from Emtekno......

Stars shine at AFCON Morocco as Egypt and Morocco advance

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is attracting global attention not only for football but also for the presence of international celebrities. Figures such as Kylian Mbappé, Zinedine Zidane, and Jamel Debbouze have been spotted in the stands, engaging......

Russia blocks tons of Moroccan tomatoes over virus detection

Russian authorities have restricted the entry of several tons of tomatoes imported from Morocco and Türkiye after detecting plant viruses during routine phytosanitary inspections. According to Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, inspections carried out......

Magnitude 3.3 earthquake shakes northern Meknès

A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck the Fès-Meknès region on Wednesday, December 24, at 11:43 p.m. local time (GMT+1), according to the specialized platform Volcano Discovery. The epicenter was located approximately 15 kilometers north of Meknès. Residents......

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