Friday 21 August 2026 - 15:27
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August 21, 2026, marks 611 years since Portuguese forces captured the North African city of Ceuta in 1415, an event that began centuries of Portuguese and Spanish rule over the strategic territory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Before the Portuguese conquest, Ceuta had been part of the political and economic sphere of the Islamic......
Bank Al-Maghrib has issued a new commemorative silver coin with a face value of 250 dirhams to mark the 63rd birthday of King Mohammed VI. The release combines monetary design with national symbolism and reflects Morocco’s long-standing tradition of commemorative coinage. The obverse features a portrait of King Mohammed VI surrounded......
Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech has publicly responded to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following controversial remarks attributed to the Israeli politician concerning Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Ziyech shared a video featuring Ben-Gvir’s comments on his Instagram story and added a brief message expressing......
The European Union is preparing additional financial support for Morocco to strengthen cooperation on migration management, border control and security, as Brussels and Rabat move closer to completing negotiations on a broader strategic partnership. According to European officials cited by Euronews, recent developments around Ceuta have brought......
Morocco national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi is reportedly preparing several changes to his squad ahead of the next international break, as the Atlas Lions begin a new phase following their impressive 2026 World Cup campaign. The Moroccan team is expected to gather during the international window from September 21 to October 6, with attention......
Forty-nine Moroccan nationals were handed over to Moroccan authorities by Algeria on Wednesday via the Zouj Bghal border post. Among them are two women and minors. This operation marks the second transfer of its kind recorded in August. 49 Moroccan Nationals Handed Over to Authorities A new transfer of Moroccan nationals took place on Wednesday,......
Back at Olympique de Marseille after a season on loan at Başakşehir, Amine Harit seems to have regained a positive momentum. The Moroccan attacking midfielder is taking advantage of an encouraging summer preparation to earn playing time and fit into Bruno Genesio's plans. A game-changing return After a challenging period at Marseille, Amine......
The international financial and strategic consulting firm Accuracy has advised A.P. Moller Capital in its project to acquire a majority stake in Globex, a Moroccan operator affiliated with FedEx. This operation strengthens investors' interest in transport and logistics activities in Morocco and, more broadly, in North Africa. A.P. Moller Capital......
On the occasion of Youth Day, celebrated on August 20, attention is drawn to the role assigned to new generations in Morocco's development directions. Since his accession to the Throne, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has made education, professional integration, civic participation, and the flourishing of youth important levers for the transformation......
The challenge against Gianni Infantino is taking on a new dimension. UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and Concacaf are reportedly discussing the possibility of organizing a vote of no confidence aimed at undermining or even prompting the departure of the FIFA president. This initiative comes after the abandonment of his controversial......
The Casablanca metropolis is about to embark on one of its most ambitious projects in the field of waste and energy. Located in Médiouna, the future infrastructure is expected to process up to 1.5 million tons of waste per year and generate electricity while reducing the reliance on landfilling in the Greater Casablanca waste management. Casablanca......
The battle to secure fertilizer supplies is giving Moroccan phosphate increasing geopolitical significance. With the Kingdom's reserves, OCP's industrial capacity, and Washington's new trade directions, Morocco appears as a privileged partner for the United States to reduce their dependence on fragile supply chains. Moroccan phosphate is gradually......
The Moroccan dirham experienced contrasting movements against major currencies during the period from August 13 to 19, 2026. According to data from Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), the national currency strengthened against the US dollar while losing ground against the euro. This development occurs in a foreign exchange market characterized by the absence......
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Throne Day 2026
Tuesday 21 July 2026 - 13:31
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
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