Morocco highlighted among UN examples of mediation and public participation

Morocco has been highlighted in a United Nations report examining the role of national human rights institutions in mediation, coordination and public participation as tools for advancing development. The reference to Morocco comes in the annual report of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, presented in connection with the 63rd......

Spanish public backs closer cooperation with Morocco on migration and border security

A large majority of Spaniards believe cooperation with Morocco is essential to maintaining border security, according to a recent survey by Spain’s Centre for Sociological Research (CIS). The findings come amid renewed debate in Spain over migration management and the country’s relations with Rabat following a major migration episode......

Sudanese nationals become largest group among new arrivals as Morocco hosts more than 23,000 refugees and asylum seekers

Morocco was hosting more than 23,600 registered refugees and asylum seekers by the end of June 2026, according to the latest figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The data also points to a significant change in the composition of new arrivals, with Sudanese nationals increasingly becoming the largest group......

Morocco launches its first large-scale lithium battery system for clean energy storage

Morocco is taking another step toward strengthening the role of renewable energy in its industrial sector with the commissioning of a large-scale battery energy storage system at the Benguerir industrial site. The project, developed by OCP Green Energy, is designed to improve the reliability of electricity supplies while allowing renewable......

US trade surplus with Morocco exceeds $2.8 billion as deficit with Algeria widens

The United States recorded a strong trade surplus with Morocco during the first seven months of 2026, while its trade relationship with Algeria moved in the opposite direction, according to data from the US Census Bureau. The figures highlight a significant difference in the structure and scale of Washington’s merchandise trade with......

Spain says more than 5,300 migrants have returned from Ceuta to Morocco

Spain says more than 5,300 migrants who remained in Ceuta following a major influx in July have returned to Morocco over the past month, as authorities continue efforts to ease pressure on the Spanish enclave and restore stability. Regional Policy Minister Ángel Víctor Torres, who is coordinating the central government’s......

Moroccans rank third among recipients of first EU residence permits

Moroccan citizens were among the largest groups receiving first residence permits from European Union countries in 2025, ranking third by nationality, according to data from Eurostat. EU member states issued more than 202,000 first residence permits to Moroccan nationals during the year. Only Ukrainian and Indian citizens received more, with......

Morocco receives credentials from four newly appointed ambassadors

Morocco has received the credentials of four newly appointed ambassadors representing Palestine, Slovenia, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Malaysia, in a diplomatic ceremony held in Rabat on September 14, 2026. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita received the diplomats as they formally presented copies of their letters......

Morocco and Palestine coordinate positions ahead of UN General Assembly meetings

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held a phone call with Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh to discuss preparations for the upcoming meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, as well as the latest developments in Palestine and the wider Middle East. The conversation focused on the importance of coordinating positions......

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, have resulted in dozens of travellers......

Morocco’s trade deficit widens to 352 billion dirhams in 2025

Morocco’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly in 2025, reaching approximately 352 billion dirhams ($37.5 billion), equivalent to around 21% of gross domestic product, according to figures cited in a recent report by the French Treasury Directorate published on September 10. The deficit increased by 15.5% compared with 2024,......

Morocco rises to fourth among Uganda’s leading coffee export markets

Morocco strengthened its position in Uganda’s coffee trade in July 2026, becoming the East African country’s fourth-largest destination for coffee exports. Uganda shipped 50,222 bags to the Moroccan market during the month, with each bag weighing 60 kilograms, bringing the total volume to approximately 3,013 tonnes. Morocco accounted......

Moroccan presence in UAE football expands from clubs to the national team

The growing presence of Moroccan footballers in the United Arab Emirates is no longer limited to individual professional careers at club level. The connection between Moroccan talent and Emirati football has increasingly extended to the UAE national team, with several players of Moroccan origin now eligible to represent the country after acquiring......

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