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The Court of First Instance in Targuist has sentenced Noureddine Mediane, former president of the Istiqlal parliamentary group, to six months in prison for defamation targeting his party colleague, Rafia El Mansouri. In addition to the prison sentence, Mediane has been fined 3,000 dirhams and ordered to pay civil damages: 150,000 dirhams......

The Gabonese government has reportedly dissolved the national football team’s coaching staff and suspended the team following a disappointing performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Gabon finished last in their group after losing all three matches, including a defeat against Ivory Coast. According to local media, interim......

Spain recruited 25,767 seasonal workers in 2025 through the GECCO program, which grants foreign workers simultaneous residence and work permits from their country of origin, the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations reported. The number represents a record for the program’s 25th anniversary, marking a 25% increase compared......

Morocco's Public Prosecutor's Office revealed comprehensive 2024 statistics on mixed marriages between Moroccan citizens and foreigners, emphasizing the kingdom's stringent regulatory framework under the Family Code. These unions, blending diverse cultural backgrounds, have grown amid globalization, social media influence, and......

The city of Taroudant is set to host the fourth edition of its Street Arts Festival on January 2 and 3, organized by the Jawhara Cultural Arts Association. Held under the theme “Street art: pleasure and performance,” the festival aims to enhance cultural outreach and highlight street art as a tool for cultural and social development,......

Authorities in Casablanca have deployed reinforced security measures for New Year celebrations, aiming to ensure public safety and the smooth running of festivities across the city. The security plan covers various neighborhoods, with particular focus on areas expected to see high attendance. Additional personnel and logistical resources......

The head of a municipality in Morocco’s Chichaoua province was arrested on Tuesday evening after being caught receiving a bribe of 10,000 dirhams. The arrest was conducted by the Royal Gendarmerie in coordination with the competent public prosecutor’s office, following a complaint submitted through the dedicated anti-corruption......

With two spectacular bicycle kicks, Ayoub El Kaabi reignited the passion of Moroccan supporters who had grown cautious since the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The striker has now emerged as a national hero, earning the nickname “king of the bicycle kick” as Morocco gains momentum in its home tournament. While......

Moroccan streamer Ilyas El Maliki, who was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 months in prison, may avoid detention by complying with alternative penalties provided under the law. The Court of First Instance in El Jadida handed down a sentence of 10 months of imprisonment and a fine of 20,000 dirhams, in addition to legal costs and the minimum statutory......

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 circular, this level was determined due......

Global music icon Madonna has chosen Morocco as her destination for the end-of-year holidays. The Queen of Pop shared several photos on Instagram, offering her fans a glimpse into a family getaway filled with culture, tradition, and warmth. Under the caption “Moroccan holidays,” the images reflect Madonna’s deep appreciation......

The Moroccan General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) has released the 2026 edition of the General Tax Code (CGI), updating the previous 2025 version to incorporate the changes introduced by Finance Law No. 50-25 for the 2026 fiscal year, enacted on December 10, 2025. The updated code is organized into three main sections. The first book outlines......

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) reported that 15 people died and 2,559 were injured, including 102 seriously, in 1,941 traffic accidents in urban areas across Morocco during the week of December 22–28, 2025. According to the DGSN, the main causes of these accidents were driver inattention, failure to yield, speeding,......