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Morocco’s leading construction firms, SGTM and TGCC, have been awarded a landmark MAD 12.87 billion ($1.29 billion) contract to construct the new terminal at Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport. The ambitious project, part of the kingdom’s long-term “Airports 2030” strategy, aims to enhance Casablanca’s role......

Authorities in Settat, Morocco, ordered the evacuation of a private university residence after the discovery of worrying cracks in several buildings. The cracks, visible in multiple videos shared on social media, sparked fear among students, prompting many to leave the residence over concerns about possible collapses or other safety hazards. Local......

Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo, Baden-Baden, Frankfurt Hahn, Nuremberg,......

The European Parliament has approved two major legislative measures aimed at strengthening migration policies across the continent, supported by a coalition of right-wing and far-right lawmakers. The new rules would allow asylum seekers to be returned to countries that are not their place of origin but are considered “safe” by......

Marrakech has strengthened its urban transport network with the launch of next-generation buses, aimed at improving public transit quality and making it more attractive to citizens. The launch ceremony was attended by Khatib El Hebil, Wali of Marrakech-Safi, and Samir Goudar, President of the Regional Council. The initiative is part of the......

Morocco is continuing to modernize its police infrastructure as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening proximity policing and diversifying security services across the country. The Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) has reported major progress in upgrading facilities, training structures, and operational capabilities......

Morocco has significantly strengthened its tourism infrastructure over the past two years, increasing its accommodation capacity by 43,000 beds, according to figures released by the Moroccan Society for Tourism Engineering (SMIT). This growth is part of the national tourism roadmap for the 2023–2026 period, which aims to modernize the......

Local authorities in the province of Chichaoua have stepped up efforts to restore road access following heavy snowfall caused by recent severe weather conditions. The snowfall led to the blockage of several roads, particularly in mountainous and rural areas. Significant mobilization has been recorded in the commune of Aït Haddou Youssef,......

Tensions have emerged between Manchester United and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) following the early release of defender Noussair Mazraoui ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Moroccan international joined the national team’s training camp in Morocco while his club was preparing for a Premier League match against......

The pharmaceutical sector in Morocco is increasingly moving beyond its traditional role as a pillar of public health. Over the years, it has become a strategic space for capital concentration, where value is created, consolidated and transferred through large-scale financial operations, often with limited public scrutiny. The near-total acquisition......

Rabat, Morocco — Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has provided an update on the ongoing severe weather conditions affecting several parts of the country, highlighting potential risks and urging heightened vigilance. According to the DGM, the current winter weather episode is marked by intense rainfall and......

ACWA Power and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $5 billion framework agreement aimed at accelerating large-scale projects in the energy and water sectors across Africa. The deal, finalized during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, underscores the urgent need to address Africa’s energy and water deficits while fostering......

The city of Safi is facing growing concern after exceptionally severe floods caused significant human and material losses. The disaster resulted in dozens of fatalities and widespread damage to public infrastructure and private property, prompting civil society organizations and political parties to call for Safi to be officially declared......