Casablanca police open investigation after threatening video circulates online

Police in Casablanca have opened an investigation after a video circulated on social media showing an individual firing projectiles into the air in circumstances considered dangerous to public safety. According to information released by the local police prefecture, authorities responded swiftly after the footage began spreading......

Four young Moroccans rescued after attempted swim to Ceuta

Four young Moroccans were rescued off the coast of Ceuta on Monday after attempting to swim to the Spanish enclave under challenging weather conditions. The maritime area between Fnideq and Ceuta once again became the scene of a dangerous migration attempt, as several young men braved rough seas and strong winds in an effort to reach Spanish......

Spain visa fraud investigation underway in Tangier

Judicial authorities in Tangier have launched an investigation into dozens of Schengen visa applications flagged by the Spanish consulate for containing falsified documents and misleading information. The Tangier prosecutor's office confirmed that multiple Spanish visa applications included forged documents. The consulate identified the......

Morocco-Iran relations: a history of diplomatic fluctuations

Morocco and Iran have experienced a turbulent diplomatic history marked by periods of engagement and estrangement. In March 1999, Morocco hosted a visit by former Iranian Parliament Deputy Hassan Rouhani, followed in November by then-Speaker of Parliament Ali Akbar Nategh-Nuri. The thaw in relations began gradually after the death of Ayatollah......

Morocco links green hydrogen drive to AI strategy

Morocco is accelerating an industrial shift in its southern regions by aligning large-scale green hydrogen projects with its national digital and artificial intelligence agenda. On 5 February 2026 in Rabat, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch signed preliminary land reservation agreements with national and international investors, paving the way......

Morocco tests digital dirham for cross-border payments

Morocco has begun cautious but concrete trials of a central bank digital currency, as Bank Al‑Maghrib pilots a digital dirham for peer‑to‑peer and cross‑border transactions. Governor Abdellatif Jouahri has described the initiative as a strategic, gradual shift in payment infrastructure, supported by analytical work conducted with the......

Moroccan woman and her two brothers sentenced to life in UAE for cocaine trafficking

A Moroccan woman and her two brothers from Tangier have been sentenced to life imprisonment in Abu Dhabi for attempting to traffic approximately six kilograms of cocaine, authorities announced on Monday. The Abu Dhabi court found the three family members guilty of attempting to smuggle cocaine through the airport, following a case that first......

Love Brand | Attijariwafa Bank among consumers’ favorite brands

A brand’s value is no longer measured solely by its visibility; it is now defined by the attachment it inspires. This is the dimension analyzed by the Love Brand study, presented during the major Les Impériales event, which highlights the brands most spontaneously cited by consumers. Love Brand: a distinction based on emotion Unlike......

Love Brand | ElGrande Toto among the favorite public figures of 2025

Each year, the Les Impériales event unveils the results of the Love Brand study, a highly anticipated barometer measuring Moroccans’ attachment to brands and public figures. The 2025 edition, revealed in late January, confirms the growing influence of several media personalities, including ElGrande Toto, ranked among the most......

Youness Bouchida builds platform to elevate Made in Morocco brands

Youness Bouchida left a corporate career to focus on entrepreneurship rooted in Morocco’s cultural heritage and creative industries. After observing that many Moroccan brands struggled to turn creative ideas into structured and sustainable businesses, he chose to create a framework that connects talent with practical tools and market......

Tarik Senhaji takes the helm of Morocco’s capital market authority at a pivotal reform moment

Tarik Senhaji has been appointed president of the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), placing him at the forefront of Morocco’s financial reform agenda. Named by King Mohammed VI during a Council of Ministers meeting on October 19, 2025, his appointment comes as the kingdom accelerates efforts to modernize its capital markets and......

US Iran escalation raises energy and inflation risks for Morocco

The latest military escalation between the United States and Iran has unsettled global financial markets and revived concerns about energy security, with potential consequences extending beyond the Gulf to economies such as Morocco. Reciprocal strikes on Iranian positions and American bases across the region, with reported impacts in Qatar,......

The XI of the Week : Institutions at work, Ramadan between national solidarity and active diplomacy

This week’s “Walaw” lineup coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, a period conducive to strengthening national cohesion and enhancing international outreach. Domestically, the country continues its recovery momentum following recent natural events, through compensation disbursements, the safe return of residents, and acts......

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