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A deadly road accident occurred on Friday, November 28, on the national road linking Sidi Slimane and Sidi Yahya El Gharb, causing the death of a woman and injuring several others. The tragedy involved two buses used to transport workers, one of which was carrying agricultural laborers from a rural area in the region. Local sources reported......

Moroccan authorities have handed down heavy sentences against members of a criminal network that used drones to transport cannabis across the border into Algeria. The ruling, issued by the Criminal Chamber of the Oujda Court of Appeal, reflects the country’s increasing vigilance against technologically advanced trafficking operations. Of......

Morocco has narrowly avoided a severe water crisis, according to Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who revealed that critical infrastructure projects have stabilized the country's water supply, sparing 12 million citizens from drastic shortages. Critical water shortage averted Akhannouch described the recent state of Morocco's water......

The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) commenced today at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, bringing together filmmakers, actors, and artists to celebrate global cinema. The festival’s jury, chaired by Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho, joined a press event to discuss their perspectives on contemporary......

A delegation representing Moroccan Sahrawi tribes recently met with Mauritania’s ambassador to Morocco, Ahmed Ould Bahya, delivering a formal request for the establishment of a Mauritanian consulate in Laayoune. The meeting, which coincided with Mauritania’s 65th independence anniversary, aimed to address the needs of thousands......

The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier highlighted Morocco’s unique position to redefine its global identity through innovation, diplomacy, and cultural outreach. A panel discussion titled “Nation Branding: Harnessing the Kingdom’s Strengths to Redefine & Maximize the ‘Moroccan’ Brand” explored how the country......

The MEDays 2025 Summit in Tangier highlighted Africa's vast maritime potential and the pressing need for improved governance, regional collaboration, and technological innovation to harness its blue economy. Held under the theme “From Seas to Sources: Developing Africa’s Blue Economy for a Sustainable Future,” the session......

A team of paleontologists has announced the discovery of a new extinct shark species, Pseudocorax heteroserratus, from Morocco’s phosphate beds. This species, identified by its distinctive teeth, offers new insights into shark evolution during the Cretaceous period. A remarkable find in Morocco’s phosphate beds The discovery......

The Festival d’Art Digital (FAD) 2025, hosted in Khouribga, has positioned Morocco at the forefront of global conversations about creativity and technology. Led by director Lahsen El Bouhali, the festival aims to redefine cultural and economic innovation through digital art. El Bouhali, head of educational, artistic, and cultural affairs......

A recent Spanish poll highlights growing concerns among citizens about potential armed conflicts, with 42.2% identifying Morocco as a possible adversary. While Russia ranks first, Morocco’s position underscores enduring geopolitical and cultural anxieties between the two nations. Security fears and public opinion According to the CIS......

At the ongoing MEDays Forum in Tangier, African diplomats and experts highlighted Morocco’s evolving diplomatic influence in Africa, particularly through the lens of UN Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted on October 31. This resolution, which recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, signals a shift in Africa's......

The 22nd edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival officially began on November 28, 2025, bringing together global cinema luminaries in the heart of Morocco. Under the high patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, the festival's opening ceremony celebrated its signature blend of......

Algeria’s government is escalating its crackdown on journalists and activists who address politically sensitive topics, such as the Eastern Sahara dispute and Algeria-Morocco relations. The latest case involves the detention of journalist Saad Bouakba, who was placed in pre-trial detention this week after remarks made during an interview......