Breaking 10:09 U.S. ambassador Buchan received by HM King Mohammed VI as ties with Morocco emphasized 10:02 Fes festival showcases female voices across diverse traditions 09:57 German ambassador praises universal poetry at Fes festival 09:48 Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca 09:41 Morocco police design new stadium security strategy in Rabat 09:36 Morocco education system faces deep learning crisis from primary school 09:32 Soueast Marks first year in Morocco with S08 DM launch 09:23 Africa calls for stronger role in global tax governance 09:18 Festival of Fes trio performance blends musical traditions 09:09 Marrakech launches first international MBD padel festival event 09:03 FRMF president fouzi lekjaa must wait until september for fourth term bid 08:50 Darija day expands diaspora cultural competition across Europe 08:40 Morocco family businesses drive jobs and wealth despite succession risks 08:32 Africa pushes for greater influence in shaping its future 16:20 Morocco prosecutors ordered to tighten control over electoral lists 15:49 United States plans regional drone training center in Morocco 15:30 Morocco tourism reaches 7.7 million visitors by May 15:19 Morocco suspends shellfish harvesting in Sidi Daoud Cap Beddouza over marine toxins 15:15 Moroccan YouTuber arrested following animal welfare complaint 15:04 Casablanca waste management contract shortlist narrows to three bidders 14:52 Paris Peace Forum opens in Rabat on resilient transitions 14:40 Morocco wins overwhelming ECOSOC seat with 178 votes 14:30 Royal Air Maroc expands fleet with Embraer E190 delivery 14:17 Moroccan RNI announces candidates for the 2026 legislative elections 14:00 Family businesses account for 93% of Morocco’s economic fabric 11:45 German national arrested in Tangier over international warrant linked to kidnapping case

Oum to headline Europe Day 2026 concert celebrating Morocco–Europe cultural ties

Morocco will host a special cultural celebration marking Europe Day 2026, featuring a concert aimed at strengthening cultural and artistic ties between the Kingdom and European Union. The event, scheduled for May 14 at the Hassan II Park amphitheatre in Rabat, will feature acclaimed Moroccan artist Oum, known for her fusion of jazz, soul,......

Morocco housing aid surpasses 101000 beneficiaries milestone

The direct housing assistance program in Morocco has expanded rapidly, reaching 101,521 beneficiaries as of 7 May. The scheme targets low and middle-income households and aims to improve access to adequate housing conditions across the country. Officials presented the latest figures during a session before the Chamber of Councillors, outlining......

Morocco and EU discuss visa rules for truck drivers

A new round of discussions has opened between Moroccan transport authorities and European institutions over visa access for professional truck drivers. The talks focus on long-standing administrative barriers that affect Moroccan logistics companies operating cross-border routes into Europe. Officials raised concerns about delays and procedural......

Morocco launches digital Hajj platform for 34,000 pilgrims

Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has introduced a new mobile application designed to assist Moroccan pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season, as authorities prepare for the departure of around 34,000 nationals to Saudi Arabia later this month. The platform, called “Rakb Al Hajj,” forms part of a broader effort to modernize......

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 expressed its intention to participate in......

Sami Yusuf to perform two spiritual concerts at Fès festival

Sami Yusuf will return to the Fès Festival of World Sacred Music for two performances scheduled on June 6 and 7, 2026, at the historic Bab Makina. The concerts will headline the 29th edition of the festival and mark the first time the artist performs twice during the same edition. Organizers expect strong attendance as the singer remains......

Moroccan banks expand across Africa to strengthen regional financial links

Bank of Africa signaled a broader transformation in Morocco’s banking sector when it rebranded from BMCE in 2020. The change reflected more than a new corporate identity. It illustrated the growing ambition of Moroccan financial institutions to position themselves as regional banking groups capable of connecting markets across Africa......

Morocco forecasts growth above 5.3% despite global energy pressures

Fouzi Lekjaa said Morocco’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite mounting international instability and rising energy prices, as the government projects economic growth above 5.3% in 2026. Speaking before the House of Councillors in Casablanca, the minister said the first four months of implementation of the 2026 Finance......

Africa Forward summit positions Morocco at heart of economic alliances

The Africa Forward summit in Nairobi brought together heads of state, investors and senior officials on 11 and 12 May 2026 with a focus on accelerating concrete economic partnerships across the continent. The meeting, co-chaired by Kenya and France, placed emphasis on investment-driven cooperation in sectors ranging from energy and digital......

Africa seeks greater control over critical minerals value chains

African policymakers, researchers and mining experts are intensifying calls for local transformation of critical raw materials as global competition for strategic minerals accelerates. During a conference held in Rabat by the Policy Center for the New South and the Geology and Sustainable Mining Institute, participants examined the challenges......

Spanish meat exports decline as global demand shifts sharply

Spanish exports of meat and processed meat products fell by 13 percent during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting weaker international demand and major changes across key export markets. Data from Spain’s agricultural export monitoring system showed total overseas shipments reached 393,585 tonnes between January and March, while March......

Morocco and Ecuador deepen trade and investment ties in Rabat

Morocco and Ecuador moved to strengthen their diplomatic and economic cooperation during high-level talks held in Rabat between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Ecuadorian minister Luis Alberto Jaramillo, who oversees production, foreign trade, investments and fisheries. The meeting reflected a shared effort to expand bilateral......

Italian companies target Morocco’s expanding glass manufacturing sector

A delegation of Italian companies specializing in glass processing technologies visited Casablanca from May 4 to May 7 as part of an economic mission aimed at strengthening industrial cooperation between Morocco and Italy. The initiative was organized by ITA – ICE Agenzia in partnership with GIMAV to support the expansion of Italian......

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