ORMVAG ramps up emergency aid for farmers hit by floods in northern Morocco

Morocco’s Regional Office for Agricultural Development of Gharb has intensified emergency operations after heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding across the Gharb plain, leaving farmers struggling to protect livestock, crops and homes. The agency, known as ORMVAG and operating under the Regional Directorate of Agriculture for......

Morocco targets health and education with $15 billion budget boost amid AI expansion

Morocco is positioning health and education at the center of its 2026 public spending strategy, allocating approximately 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion USD) to these sectors in response to sustained social pressure and long-standing demands for improved public services. The move coincides with an ambitious artificial intelligence agenda......

In Riyadh, Loudiyi highlights Morocco–US defense partnership at World Defense Show

Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdellatif Loudiyi, is taking part in the 2026 World Defense Show, held in Riyadh from February 8 to 12 under the patronage of Saudi authorities and the supervision of the General Authority for Military Industries. On the sidelines of the international exhibition,......

Al Aoula unveils its Ramadan 2026 programming lineup

Moroccan public broadcaster Al Aoula has unveiled its special programming schedule for Ramadan 2026, offering a diverse lineup that blends drama, comedy, documentaries, entertainment and religious content. The grid has been designed to meet the expectations of a wide audience, reflecting different age groups and cultural sensitivities throughout......

Morocco secures diplomatic win as Madrid talks end with single-document agreement

The Madrid meeting on Morocco’s autonomy proposal for its southern provinces, held under U.S. sponsorship, concluded moments ago without a joint press conference — an expected outcome given the sensitivity of the discussions and the political divergences among the parties. According to confirmed leaks from diplomatic sources closely......

Team of the week: leadership transition and the Sahara file on the fast track

Before delving into the details of this week’s selection and the roles of its main actors, it is important to highlight an exceptional national moment. Morocco has experienced, over the past few days, a state of maximum alert due to floods and severe climatic disturbances. In this context, state institutions operated as a single, unified......

Maritime traffic resumes between Algeciras and Tanger Med

Maritime connections between the ports of Algeciras in southern Spain and Tanger Med in northern Morocco have resumed after a temporary suspension caused by adverse weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar. Port authorities confirmed that ferry services were progressively restored early Sunday morning following a noticeable improvement......

Northern Morocco faces floods that expose deep public policy failures

Recurrent flooding across northern Morocco has moved beyond the realm of exceptional weather events and now reflects a deeper structural crisis in public policy. Weeks of heavy and persistent rainfall have once again affected several cities, revealing long-standing weaknesses in urban planning, land management, water governance and territorial......

Mohamed Chaouki takes over as head of Morocco’s RNI Party

Mohamed Chaouki has officially been appointed as the new president of Morocco’s National Rally of Independents (RNI), marking a major leadership transition within one of the country’s most influential political parties. His nomination was confirmed during the party’s extraordinary national congress held on February 7 in the......

Maritime crossings suspended between Algeciras, Tarifa and Tangier

Maritime connections between southern Spain and northern Morocco were suspended on Saturday due to adverse weather conditions affecting the Strait of Gibraltar, disrupting both passenger and freight traffic. Port authorities in Algeciras announced the cancellation of all scheduled sailings for the day, following the temporary closure of the......

Dakhla hosts first international forum on cooperation for project development

The first edition of the International Forum on “Cooperation in Support of Project Development” opened on Friday in Dakhla, bringing together experts, policymakers and stakeholders from several countries to discuss new pathways for sustainable and inclusive development. Organized through February 8 by the Helvetia-Sahel Association,......

Kenitra authorities and Royal Armed Forces mobilized to shelter flood-affected families

Authorities in Kenitra, Morocco, have intensified efforts to provide shelter and support for families affected by severe weather events in the region. Operations are being conducted under the coordination of local officials, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), the Royal Gendarmerie, and the Civil Protection services. As of Friday, approximately......

Morocco plans major overhaul of driving license process

Morocco is preparing significant changes to its driving license system as the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) works on a new legal framework to streamline the process for candidates. The main reform under discussion involves separating the theoretical driving exam from practical driving lessons. Under the proposed system, candidates would......

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