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Cheikh Ndoye says Gnaoua music makes him feel “at home” at Gnaoua Festival 2026

Internationally acclaimed Senegalese bassist Cheikh Ndoye has highlighted the deep cultural connections between African musical traditions after participating in one of the flagship artistic residencies of the 2026 Gnaoua Festival. Speaking during the event, Ndoye said that performing Gnaoua music gives......

Royal Air Maroc expands special US flight program amid surge in supporter demand for Morocco national team

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is scaling up its transatlantic operations with additional special flights to the United States, responding to a sharp rise in demand from Moroccan football fans traveling to support the national team during a major international tournament quarter-final. The airline announced......

Casablanca International University Theatre Festival opens 38th edition with focus on intercultural dialogue

The 38th edition of the Casablanca International University Theatre Festival (FITUC) has officially opened, bringing together students, performers and cultural institutions from several countries for a week dedicated to artistic creativity and intercultural dialogue. Held from July 4 to 9 under the......

Morocco's INDH strengthens cooperative development through capacity-building event in Settat

Morocco's National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) has reinforced its commitment to expanding the social and solidarity economy by bringing together dozens of cooperatives in Settat for a knowledge-sharing and capacity-building event marking the International Day of Cooperatives. Held at......

Achraf Hakimi thanks HM King Mohammed VI for continued support of Moroccan football

Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco's national football team, has expressed his appreciation to HM king Mohammed VI for what he described as the monarch's sustained commitment to the development of football in the country. In a message shared on his social media accounts, Hakimi credited......

Morocco and Bangladesh explore new avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation

Morocco and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral relations, with senior officials meeting in Dhaka to discuss new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, technology and cultural exchanges. The talks brought together Morocco's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Bouthaina......

Morocco weighs Rafale F4.3 fighter jet option as defence ties with France deepen

Morocco is reportedly evaluating the possibility of acquiring the Rafale F4.3 fighter aircraft as part of its ongoing military modernization programme, amid closer defence cooperation with France. While neither Rabat nor Paris has officially confirmed negotiations, renewed speculation has drawn attention......

Morocco firefighting aircraft crash claims pilot during forest fire operation near Témara

A pilot from Morocco’s Gendarmerie Royale has died after a firefighting aircraft crashed during an emergency operation aimed at containing a forest fire near Témara, close to the Maâmora forest area, authorities and local reports confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday as firefighting......

Tangier welcomes African Parliamentary delegation to strengthen South-South cooperation

An African parliamentary delegation visited Tangier on Thursday as part of the inaugural Interactive Seminar of the Parliamentary Diplomacy and South-South Dialogue Platform, highlighting the Moroccan city's growing role in regional cooperation, local governance and international engagement. The......

Morocco and Spain deepen security cooperation during high-level Rabat meeting

Morocco and Spain have reaffirmed their close security partnership following a high-level meeting in Rabat between senior officials from the two countries, highlighting continued cooperation in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and the fight against transnational crime. The meeting brought together......

Operation Marhaba 2026 surpasses 700,000 arrivals as overseas Moroccans return home

Operation Marhaba 2026 has recorded a strong start, with more than 704,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) returning to the Kingdom during the first 20 days of the annual summer transit programme, reflecting continued growth in cross-border travel. According to the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity,......

Moroccan MMA Fighter Badreddine Diani to compete at PFL MENA 10 in Riyadh

Moroccan mixed martial arts athlete Badreddine Diani is set to represent Morocco at the upcoming PFL MENA 10 event, scheduled for July 10, 2026, in Riyadh, marking an important step in his rising international career. The bout, part of the Professional Fighters League’s regional expansion in the......

Press Review: Reforms, Territorial Development, and International Cooperation at the Heart of Moroccan News

The national news this Thursday is marked by a series of institutional reforms, legislative projects, and development initiatives that illustrate the priorities of the Kingdom. From the modernization of regulated professions to advances in infrastructure, energy transition, social protection, and diplomacy,......

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