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Moroccan minors in Ceuta and Melilla: ODT opposes forced returns

The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed......

More than 600 migrants voluntarily leave Ceuta after weeks of uncertainty

More than 600 migrants who had entered Ceuta irregularly have voluntarily left the Spanish enclave over the past 48 hours, according to Spanish authorities. The departures reportedly followed weeks of uncertainty for migrants who had been waiting in the city without clear prospects of reaching mainland......

Morocco strengthens security measures around Ceuta and Melilla ahead of August 15

Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised......

Spanish expert says Morocco’s measures reinforce its commitment to combating irregular migration

Spanish migration and security expert Carlos Uriarte Sánchez has praised measures taken by Morocco to prevent illegal crossings toward the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as evidence of Rabat's continued commitment to combating irregular migration and human......

Spain’s People’s Party caught between geopolitical realities and domestic political calculations

Spain’s People’s Party (PP) and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, appear to be navigating an increasingly complex position toward Morocco, combining calls for stronger bilateral relations with a more confrontational political discourse on issues such as migration, Ceuta......

TikTok and Meta join EU efforts to tackle misinformation linked to Ceuta border crossings

TikTok and Meta have agreed to work with the European Union to strengthen fact-checking efforts around online content related to attempts to cross the border into Spain, following a mass movement toward Ceuta in late July. The initiative was announced by Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s......

More than 620,000 Moroccans applied for Schengen visas in 2025 as appointment shortages complicate travel plans

Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by......

Morocco set to be Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s first foreign destination if he becomes Spain’s prime minister

Spain’s opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has said Morocco would be his first foreign destination if he succeeds in becoming the country’s next prime minister, highlighting the strategic importance he places on relations between Madrid and Rabat. In an interview......

Investigation in Italy delays repatriation of Moroccan man who died in Bologna

The body of Abdelrahim Faqir, a 42-year-old Moroccan citizen who died in Bologna, Italy, remains in the custody of Italian authorities more than three weeks after his death, as judicial investigations and forensic examinations continue. According to the lawyer representing the deceased’s family,......

Morocco prepares for a potential security role in Gaza as post-war arrangements take shape

Morocco is emerging as a potential contributor to an international force being considered for deployment in the Gaza Strip as part of preparations for the post-war phase. The proposed mission would focus on maintaining security, supporting a gradual transition and creating conditions conducive to reconstruction. According......

Morocco’s diaspora emerges as a key force in the country’s 2030 ambitions

Morocco’s National Day for Moroccans Residing Abroad, observed every year on August 10, has become an important occasion for strengthening ties between the Kingdom and its diaspora. Beyond its symbolic significance, the event highlights the growing contribution of Moroccans living abroad to the......

World Bank: More than 43% of Moroccan university graduates work below their qualification level

A university degree does not necessarily guarantee Moroccan graduates a job that matches their education and skills, according to recent World Bank data. The findings point to a growing mismatch between the qualifications produced by Morocco's education system and the types of jobs currently available......

Moroccans lead foreign resident homebuyers in Spain

Moroccan nationals have strengthened their position in Spain’s residential property market, emerging as the leading foreign resident nationality in terms of home purchases, according to recent figures from Spain’s General Council of Notaries. The data highlight the growing importance of......

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