News in brief
Moroccan police have arrested a 37-year-old French national in Casablanca who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities through Interpol, reinforcing ongoing security cooperation between Morocco and France in the fight against transnational crime. The arrest......
A delegation of advisers working with members of the United States Congress visited Dakhla to explore the economic potential of the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region and examine investment opportunities in one of Morocco’s emerging development hubs. The visit, held on Wednesday, brought together political,......
Morocco has taken part in a major international operation coordinated by Interpol that resulted in the arrest of nearly 5,800 suspects and the seizure of approximately $300 million in criminal assets linked to global fraud networks. Named “First Light 2026,” the operation brought together......
Tangier Med has enhanced its cargo inspection capabilities with the deployment of advanced U.S.-supplied X-ray scanners designed to reinforce maritime security and improve the screening of goods passing through one of the world's busiest commercial ports. The announcement was made by U.S. Ambassador......
The Archbishop of Rabat, Cristobal Lopez Romero, has stepped back from his duties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct, prompting an investigation by the Vatican, according to testimonies collected by international news sources and people familiar with the case. At least five women have......
Internationally acclaimed Senegalese bassist Cheikh Ndoye has highlighted the deep cultural connections between African musical traditions after participating in one of the flagship artistic residencies of the 2026 Gnaoua Festival. Speaking during the event, Ndoye said that performing Gnaoua music gives......
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is scaling up its transatlantic operations with additional special flights to the United States, responding to a sharp rise in demand from Moroccan football fans traveling to support the national team during a major international tournament quarter-final. The airline announced......
The 38th edition of the Casablanca International University Theatre Festival (FITUC) has officially opened, bringing together students, performers and cultural institutions from several countries for a week dedicated to artistic creativity and intercultural dialogue. Held from July 4 to 9 under the......
Morocco's National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) has reinforced its commitment to expanding the social and solidarity economy by bringing together dozens of cooperatives in Settat for a knowledge-sharing and capacity-building event marking the International Day of Cooperatives. Held at......
Achraf Hakimi, captain of Morocco's national football team, has expressed his appreciation to HM king Mohammed VI for what he described as the monarch's sustained commitment to the development of football in the country. In a message shared on his social media accounts, Hakimi credited......
Morocco and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral relations, with senior officials meeting in Dhaka to discuss new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, technology and cultural exchanges. The talks brought together Morocco's Ambassador to Bangladesh, Bouthaina......
Morocco is reportedly evaluating the possibility of acquiring the Rafale F4.3 fighter aircraft as part of its ongoing military modernization programme, amid closer defence cooperation with France. While neither Rabat nor Paris has officially confirmed negotiations, renewed speculation has drawn attention......
A pilot from Morocco’s Gendarmerie Royale has died after a firefighting aircraft crashed during an emergency operation aimed at containing a forest fire near Témara, close to the Maâmora forest area, authorities and local reports confirmed. The incident occurred on Thursday as firefighting......
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