News in brief
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......
Morocco has secured a place among the top three tech startup ecosystems in Africa, according to the 2025 edition of the Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index (DEEI) released by the Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS). Alongside South Africa and Mauritius, the Kingdom continues to strengthen......
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) have officially received the first batch of WhAP 8×8 armored vehicles, manufactured locally by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Morocco. The Indian defense giant announced the delivery on Wednesday, describing it as a “major milestone” in......
Casablanca – The U.S. Department of State has reinforced the staffing levels at the United States Consulate General in Casablanca in response to a sharp increase in visa applications, according to an official announcement by the diplomatic mission. The measure aims to accommodate......
Madrid – Spanish Civil Guard officers have intercepted 33 stolen luxury cars and two motorcycles in the port city of Tarifa, just as they were about to be shipped to Morocco. The operation followed a two-month investigation into an organized cross-border vehicle theft network. According......
The European Parliament has approved two major legislative measures aimed at strengthening migration policies across the continent, supported by a coalition of right-wing and far-right lawmakers. The new rules would allow asylum seekers to be returned to countries that are not their place of origin......
Rabat, Morocco – On December 17, 2025, Morocco will host a national forum dedicated to addressing the growing challenge of fake news. Organized under the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the event aims to create a platform for dialogue on the spread of misleading content and the increasing......
Morocco’s House of Representatives unanimously approved three draft laws related to the justice sector during a legislative session held on Monday, in the presence of the Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and government spokesperson. The adopted bills focus on the creation......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to expand its international network significantly in 2026, reinforcing Casablanca's status as a major global aviation hub. The airline will launch ten new direct routes connecting Morocco to key destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, according to an official......
Casablanca’s wholesale market and municipal slaughterhouses reported generally stable prices this week, with noticeable declines in certain vegetables and red meat, according to the weekly bulletin by Casa Prestations on December 10, 2025. Meanwhile, oranges recorded a price increase. Winter appears......
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) announced a strategic partnership on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, ahead of the CAF TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. Under the agreement, ONCF will serve as the official sponsor of the tournament,......
Moroccan researcher and entrepreneur Ouijdane Qacami has been awarded the 2025 Pépite Prize, an annual French distinction celebrating young founders developing innovative startups, Campus France announced on Wednesday. Her startup, Strucmedica, focuses on improving the sustainability of concrete......
A tragic incident struck the city of Fez on Tuesday night when two residential buildings collapsed in quick succession in the Al-Moustakbal neighborhood, part of the Massira area within the Zouggha district. According to initial information from the Health Ministry, 16 people were affected, including......
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