Severe weather: Spanish civil guard warns of collapse of the Ceuta border barrier

Spain’s Civil Guard has raised concerns over serious damage to the double border fence separating Ceuta from Morocco, following heavy storms that recently affected the Strait of Gibraltar area. According to the Unified Association of the Civil Guard (AUGC), several sections of the fence have collapsed due to adverse weather conditions,......

Arab countries by predominant Islamic schools of jurisprudence

The distribution of Sunni Islamic jurisprudential schools, or madhabs, across Arab nations reflects centuries-old scholarly traditions shaped by key imams and regional histories. The Hanbali school, founded by Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (d. 241 AH), predominates in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, where it influences state legal......

Morocco: Government council to review judicial experts and dam safety issues

A Government Council meeting will be held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, according to an official statement released by the head of government’s office. At the start of its session, the Council is expected to examine a draft bill concerning judicial experts, aimed at strengthening the legal and......

Tanger Med surpasses 11 million containers handled in 2025

The Tanger Med port complex continued its strong growth momentum in 2025, surpassing the symbolic threshold of 11 million containers handled, according to figures released by the Tanger Med Port Authority. The port’s four container terminals processed a total of 11.1 million TEUs in 2025, representing an increase of 8.4% compared to......

Morocco reverts to Greenwich Mean Time on February 15

Morocco will turn back its clocks to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aligning daily life with the holy month of Ramadan's onset around February 19. This annual shift from the current GMT+1 standard follows a 2018 royal decree, easing fasting schedules by syncing prayer times and routines with earlier......

Richard Duke Buchan III: A seasoned diplomat leading U.S. representation in Morocco

Richard Duke Buchan III currently serves as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Kingdom of Morocco. With a career spanning finance, politics, and international diplomacy, he brings to Rabat a wealth of experience shaped by decades of global engagement and strategic leadership. A strong background in......

Ligue 1: Moroccan International Souffian El Karouani close to joining Marseille

Olympique de Marseille are reportedly close to completing the signing of Moroccan international left-back Souffian El Karouani from Dutch side FC Utrecht, according to French media reports released on Monday. The 25-year-old defender, whose contract with Utrecht is set to expire in June, could make the move to the Ligue 1 club before the......

Morocco unites in solidarity after devastating floods

Social media platforms across Morocco have become a hub of unprecedented engagement in recent days, as citizens have rallied to support the people of al-Qasr al-Kabir and nearby areas struck by severe flooding. Entire neighborhoods have been submerged, with rushing waters causing significant material damage. This has sparked a remarkable wave......

Morocco: Astronomical calculations indicate likely start date of Ramadan

Astronomical calculations suggest that the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin around February 19, 2026, in Morocco and in many other countries that rely on the visual sighting of the new moon to mark the start of lunar months. According to forecasts released by the International Astronomy Center, the crescent moon marking the beginning......

Severe weather in Northern Morocco: school closures announced across several provinces

Due to forecasted heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions, several provincial education authorities in northern Morocco have announced temporary school closures as a preventive measure. The provincial directorates of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region confirmed on......

Women’s Empowerment: Morocco’s experience highlighted in Egypt

Morocco’s approach to women’s empowerment and the promotion of women’s rights was showcased on Sunday in Cairo during an international conference bringing together representatives from member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Speaking at a session focused on the role of media, culture, and the arts......

France and Morocco negotiate landmark bilateral treaty

France and Morocco are moving forward with plans for a comprehensive new bilateral treaty designed to redefine their strategic partnership. This initiative builds on recent high-level diplomatic talks focused on bolstering ties in key areas like trade, security, and cultural exchanges. The agreement arrives at a critical juncture, as both......

Moroccans lead beneficiaries of Spain's mass migrant regularization

Spain's government has launched an exceptional regularization process targeting over 500,000 undocumented migrants, marking one of the largest such initiatives in recent years. This move is expected to benefit a substantial number of Moroccans, who form the largest foreign community in the country, both in terms of legal residents and......

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