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40th military service contingent takes oath in Casablanca

A formal ceremony was held on Thursday at the 1st Naval Base in Casablanca to mark the completion of the initial training phase of the 40th Military Service Contingent. The event, presided over by the Navy Captain Major commanding the Central Maritime Sector, brought together senior naval officers and......

Construction boom: cement sales surge 10.6% by end of November 2025

Cement sales, a key indicator of construction activity, continued to show strong growth with a 10.6% increase by the end of November 2025, following an 8.9% rise the previous year, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). The increase was driven by several segments, including......

Official report: nearly 9,000 corruption reports in one year, but only 61 cases prosecuted

The annual report from the Public Prosecutor’s Office for 2024 revealed that 8,967 reports of corruption and financial fraud were received through the government’s hotline. However, only 61 of these cases led to suspects being apprehended in the act and brought to court, highlighting the......

Tax administration performance: IMF delivers a mixed assessment

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — Seven years after its previous review, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released a new assessment of Morocco’s tax administration, highlighting significant progress alongside persistent structural weaknesses. Conducted between late September and mid-October......

Tangier strengthens infrastructure to prevent flood risks

Tangier, December 27, 2025 — In response to the heavy rainfall affecting Morocco in recent weeks, the city of Tangier has launched a large-scale preventive program aimed at reducing the risk of flooding and strengthening urban resilience. As part of this initiative, more than 360 kilometers of......

Morocco adopts a national strategy to combat audiovisual piracy

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — Morocco has taken a significant step in the fight against audiovisual piracy by adopting a national strategy aimed at protecting cultural and sports content. The initiative was announced during the country’s first international seminar dedicated to combating illegal......

CAN 2025: police dismantle ticket trafficking network in Agadir

Police authorities in Agadir have dismantled an illegal ticket trafficking operation linked to matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The arrest was carried out on Friday by officers of the prefectural judicial police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). According......

Rapper Pause Flow sentenced to a suspended three-month prison term

The Court of First Instance in Sefrou has sentenced Moroccan rapper Pause Flow to three months in prison with a suspended sentence, along with a fine of 2,000 dirhams. The ruling brings an end to a case that has drawn wide attention in artistic and human rights circles. Pause Flow, whose real name is......

Tanger Med: attempt to traffic more than 8.1 tonnes of cannabis thwarted

Security operations carried out jointly by the National Police and Customs services at the port of Tanger Med successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 8.1 tonnes of cannabis on Thursday. According to an official statement from the General Directorate of National Security, the seized drugs......

It is official: Ain Sebâa zoo will open on December 30

The long-awaited opening of the Ain Sebâa Zoo in Casablanca is finally confirmed. The zoological park will officially welcome visitors on Tuesday, December 30, marking a major milestone for a project that has been eagerly anticipated for years. After several postponements, the zoo’s management......

Morocco strengthens its direct social support system with data-driven reform and long-term vision

Morocco is expanding its direct social support program through a data-driven reform designed to enhance precision in identifying beneficiaries and ensure sustainable financing for one of the country’s most ambitious welfare initiatives. Authorities describe the reform as a pivotal step in building......

LabelVie expands retail footprint with new Carrefour hypermarket in Zenata

LabelVie Group has continued to strengthen its presence in Morocco’s retail sector with the opening of a new Carrefour hypermarket in Zenata, a rapidly developing urban area near Casablanca. This latest addition reflects the group’s ongoing strategy to expand and modernize its store network......

Moroccan craftsmanship takes center stage during AFCON Morocco 2025

Moroccan craftsmanship is playing a prominent role during the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco in 2025, with dedicated artisan spaces set up in several host cities. The initiative aims to showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage alongside one of Africa’s most significant sporting......

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