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Spain tightens entry checks for Ceuta despite valid Schengen visas

Spanish authorities have introduced stricter entry checks at the border crossing into Ceuta, creating difficulties for Moroccan travellers who hold valid Schengen visas but cannot provide additional evidence required by border officials. The measures, reportedly enforced more rigorously since Saturday,......

Sardine herpesvirus in South Africa raises concerns over Morocco’s fisheries

The detection of a herpesvirus linked to unusual sardine deaths along parts of South Africa’s coastline has raised concerns among Moroccan fisheries professionals, who are calling for increased scientific and environmental monitoring. South African authorities, however, say the phenomenon remains......

Rabat Business School breaks into global top 10 in Financial Times ranking

Rabat Business School, part of the International University of Rabat, has reached a new milestone in its international development after entering the global top 10 of the Financial Times Masters in Management ranking. The Moroccan business school has continued its rapid rise in the prestigious ranking,......

Spain urges caution over Morocco’s alleged role in Ceuta migration crisis

Spain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo has called for caution when discussing Morocco’s possible involvement in the mass migration crisis that affected Ceuta at the end of July, saying there is currently no conclusive evidence linking the Moroccan government to the......

Morocco records historic trade surplus with Spain in 2025

Morocco recorded an unprecedented trade surplus with Spain in 2025, marking a significant shift in the economic relationship between the two countries and highlighting the growing presence of Moroccan products on the Spanish market. According to data from the United Nations International Trade database,......

Morocco emerges as a major source of migration to Spain while thousands leave

Morocco remains one of the most significant nationalities shaping Spain’s migration landscape, with thousands of Moroccan nationals arriving in the country while a substantial number also leave, according to preliminary data from Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Around 21,100 Moroccans......

Badr Hari arrested in Amsterdam over alleged threats and insults

Moroccan kickboxing champion Badr Hari was arrested on Tuesday morning in Amsterdam by Dutch police. At 41 years old, the athlete is suspected of being involved in a case of threats and insults. His lawyer confirmed his arrest, while the exact circumstances of the events are still under investigation.A......

Ceuta: Madrid Seeks Clarifications on Report Suggesting Morocco's Role in Migrant Influx

A possible report from Spanish police services raises questions about the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. While Pedro Sánchez's government had publicly dismissed any responsibility from Morocco, a document mentioned by the press would attribute a role to Moroccan forces in the......

Spain records a net increase of 10,200 Moroccan residents despite 10,900 departures

Spain recorded a net increase of approximately 10,200 Moroccan residents during the second quarter of 2026, as the number of Moroccan nationals arriving in the country remained significantly higher than those leaving, according to provisional figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Between......

Moroccan rights group criticizes migration agency over return assistance offered in Ceuta

A branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights in Nador has criticized the International Organization for Migration (IOM) over its activities involving migrants and asylum seekers in Ceuta, following reports that some migrants were offered assistance to return to their countries of origin. According......

Ceuta: Pedro Sánchez condemns a disinformation campaign surrounding the influx of migrants

One month after the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta, the Spanish government continues to seek to understand the reasons behind this episode. Pedro Sánchez simultaneously denounces the circulation of rumors which he attributes to networks linked to the far-right and several foreign spheres. The......

Morocco-France: Air Traffic Reaches 5.9 Million Passengers in Seven Months

Morocco confirms its status as the leading Maghreb destination for air travel to France. With 5.9 million passengers recorded between January and July 2026, the Kingdom shows a 6% increase, far ahead of Algeria and Tunisia. French bookings for the summer further bolster this trend. Morocco Expands the......

Germany deports 390 Moroccan nationals during the first half of 2026

Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to figures released by the German federal government in response to a parliamentary inquiry concerning deportations and voluntary departures. The figures indicate that 60 Moroccan nationals were transferred under......

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