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Two French sailors rescued alive off Morocco after maritime incident

Two French nationals who had been missing at sea for several days were found alive Thursday evening off the coast of Assilah in northern Morocco after an extensive multinational search operation. Moroccan rescue authorities said the men were spotted and rescued by a merchant vessel navigating through......

Search operations expand into Spain after two French sailors disappear off the Moroccan coast

The two sailors were traveling aboard a catamaran named Stella, which was being transferred from Martinique in the French Caribbean to a European port, reportedly either Barcelona or Marseille. Moroccan rescue services received an emergency alert early Sunday morning after the vessel encountered difficulties......

HM King Mohammed VI congratulates Nawal Sfendla after Everest and Lhotse ascent

Moroccan mountaineer Nawal Sfendla has received a royal message of congratulations from HM King Mohammed VI following her successful ascent of both Mount Everest and Lhotse during a single expedition, a feat described as a historic achievement for Moroccan women in high-altitude climbing. Nawal Sfendla......

HM King Mohammed VI to perform Eid Al-Adha prayer at Ahl Fès Mosque in Rabat

The Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced that His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Commander of the Faithful (Amir Al-Mouminine), will perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, corresponding to the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 in the Islamic calendar. The......

Search operations continue off Morocco after two French nationals go missing at sea

Moroccan maritime authorities have mobilized search and rescue resources off the country's coast following the disappearance of two French nationals who were sailing aboard a catamaran. The vessel lost contact with shore, triggering an emergency response that remains active as rescuers work to locate......

Patrice Motsepe thanks HM King Mohammed VI for royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has publicly expressed his gratitude to His Majesty Mohammed VI following the royal pardon granted to Senegalese supporters who had been sentenced after incidents linked to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, hosted in Morocco. In an official statement......

Royal pardon allows Senegalese supporters to return home from Morocco

Senegalese football supporters convicted in Morocco following incidents linked to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have returned to Senegal after receiving a royal pardon from HM king Mohammed VI. The supporters arrived at Blaise Diagne International Airport, where they were welcomed by Senegalese......

Spain expels alleged criminal gang leader to Morocco after dozens of arrests

Spanish authorities have deported a Moroccan national to Morocco after years of legal proceedings linked to multiple criminal offenses and repeated arrests across Spain. According to the Spanish National Police, the suspect had been arrested around 40 times and convicted on nine occasions for crimes......

Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces mark 70 years of modernization, humanitarian work and strategic growth

Morocco is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Armed Forces of Morocco, an institution that continues to evolve under a long-term strategy of modernization, humanitarian engagement, and international cooperation. Established in 1956 by the late King Mohammed V and currently......

India proposes joint aircraft production with Morocco to boost ufll “Made in Morocco” aviation project

The Kingdom of Morocco could take a major step forward in its aerospace ambitions after India proposed a joint production partnership aimed at manufacturing a complete aircraft in the country, according to diplomatic sources. The initiative was announced by India’s ambassador to Morocco, who stated......

Morocco becomes the first African country to join TV5MONDE governance

Morocco is set to become the first African country to join the governance structure of TV5MONDE, marking an important step in the Kingdom’s growing presence within international francophone media institutions. The global French-language television network announced that Morocco had officially......

Google Gemini becomes technology sponsor of Iraq and Morocco national football teams

Google has announced that its artificial intelligence platform, Gemini, will serve as the official technology sponsor of the national football teams of Iraq and Morocco, marking a new step in the integration of AI into international sports. The partnership aims to enhance fan engagement and modernize......

HM King Mohammed VI orders medical support for young woman requiring complex lung surgery

HM king Mohammed VI has reportedly ordered full medical support for a young Moroccan woman in need of a highly complex lung operation following a public appeal that gained widespread attention on social media. According to local reports, the patient was transferred to Mohammed V Military Teaching Hospital......

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