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Hassan II University remains Morocco’s sole institution in the Shanghai ranking

Morocco continues to face a significant challenge in gaining broader representation among the world’s leading universities. In the 2026 edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), commonly known as the Shanghai ranking, Hassan II University of Casablanca remains the country’s......

Morocco emerges as key mediator in release of French intelligence agent held in Mali

Morocco has emerged as a central intermediary in the diplomatic efforts that led to the release of a French national detained in Mali, highlighting Rabat’s growing role in sensitive negotiations across the Sahel. According to information reported by the French newspaper Le Monde and relayed by......

Ceuta and Melilla: an old photograph revives Morocco’s sovereignty debate

An old photograph has returned to the spotlight in Spain, reigniting discussion over Ceuta and Melilla and the unresolved historical and political questions surrounding the two Spanish-administered cities on Morocco’s northern coast. The image was originally published on May 12, 2026, but its......

Morocco moves to prevent planned illegal crossings toward Ceuta and Melilla

Moroccan authorities say they have taken measures to prevent any planned attempts to cross illegally into Ceuta and Melilla, following the circulation of social media messages calling for collective crossings on August 15. Speaking to the press in Rabat on Wednesday, Interior Ministry spokesperson Rachid......

Syria says IAEA set to announce major progress on nuclear investigations

Syria says a forthcoming visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will mark a significant step forward in efforts to clarify the country’s nuclear history. The Syrian Atomic Energy Commission said Tuesday that an IAEA delegation is expected to arrive in Syria in the coming days and......

Moroccan rights group warns of worsening humanitarian conditions in Ceuta

The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights (OMDH) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a deteriorating humanitarian situation involving migrants and other people stranded in Ceuta, calling on Spanish authorities to take immediate measures to protect vulnerable individuals. In a statement issued......

Morocco Avocado Summit expands internationally as industry targets global growth

Morocco's avocado industry is set to strengthen its international profile this autumn as the second Morocco Avocado Summit prepares to welcome foreign delegations for the first time, reflecting the country's growing ambitions in the global fresh produce market. Scheduled for 15 October in Larache,......

ONMT and Ryanair Launch Record Winter Program to Boost Tourism in Morocco

The Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) takes a significant step in its strategy to enhance air connectivity by unveiling, in partnership with Ryanair, the largest winter program ever established by the airline in Morocco. This initiative aims to increase transport capacities, stimulate the Kingdom's......

Bab Moulay Driss enhances welcome for moroccan expats with a solidarity initiative at Tanger Med

On the occasion of Operation Marhaba 2026, the Moroccan house Bab Moulay Driss participated in the national framework dedicated to welcoming Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) by launching an initiative at the Port of Tanger Med. This action is part of a dynamic to promote Moroccan hospitality traditions......

Madrid court upholds prison sentence for far-right activist over anti-Moroccan hate speech

Spain's High Court of Justice of Madrid has upheld the conviction of far-right activist María Isabel Peralta for inciting hatred and discrimination against Moroccan migrants, reinforcing the country's legal stance that freedom of expression does not extend to speech promoting hatred based......

Russia imports gasoline from Morocco for the first time amid domestic fuel shortages

Russia has imported gasoline from Morocco for the first time, marking an unusual development in the country's fuel supply strategy as authorities seek to address domestic shortages caused by disruptions to refining capacity. According to sources cited by Reuters, approximately 30,000 metric tons......

Boston court clears Moroccan citizens in Wassim Karkouch case, highlighting dangers of misinformation

A municipal court in Boston, Massachusetts, has issued a final ruling in the case involving Wassim Karkouch, concluding that no Moroccan citizens were involved in the actions initially attributed to them. According to the court’s findings, Moroccan nationals who were present during the incident......

Vatican appoints apostolic administrator to oversee Rabat archdiocese amid inquiry into cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero

The Vatican has appointed a temporary administrator to lead the Archdiocese of Rabat while an internal investigation continues into allegations involving Cardinal Cristobal Lopez Romero, the Spanish-born archbishop who has stepped aside from his governing responsibilities during the process. The decision......

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