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Spain records a net increase of 10,200 Moroccan residents despite 10,900 departures

Spain recorded a net increase of approximately 10,200 Moroccan residents during the second quarter of 2026, as the number of Moroccan nationals arriving in the country remained significantly higher than those leaving, according to provisional figures from Spain’s National Statistics Institute. Between......

Moroccan rights group criticizes migration agency over return assistance offered in Ceuta

A branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights in Nador has criticized the International Organization for Migration (IOM) over its activities involving migrants and asylum seekers in Ceuta, following reports that some migrants were offered assistance to return to their countries of origin. According......

Ceuta: Pedro Sánchez condemns a disinformation campaign surrounding the influx of migrants

One month after the massive arrival of migrants in Ceuta, the Spanish government continues to seek to understand the reasons behind this episode. Pedro Sánchez simultaneously denounces the circulation of rumors which he attributes to networks linked to the far-right and several foreign spheres. The......

Morocco-France: Air Traffic Reaches 5.9 Million Passengers in Seven Months

Morocco confirms its status as the leading Maghreb destination for air travel to France. With 5.9 million passengers recorded between January and July 2026, the Kingdom shows a 6% increase, far ahead of Algeria and Tunisia. French bookings for the summer further bolster this trend. Morocco Expands the......

Germany deports 390 Moroccan nationals during the first half of 2026

Germany deported 390 Moroccan nationals during the first six months of 2026, according to figures released by the German federal government in response to a parliamentary inquiry concerning deportations and voluntary departures. The figures indicate that 60 Moroccan nationals were transferred under......

Morocco remains a strategic partner Spain can hardly afford to confront

Morocco and Spain are bound by a complex relationship in which political disagreements coexist with extensive economic, security and strategic cooperation. For Madrid, maintaining dialogue with Rabat has become increasingly important as the two countries face shared challenges involving migration, energy,......

Morocco emerges as a regional model for disaster risk management and resilience

Morocco is strengthening its position as a regional example in disaster prevention and resilience, moving from a response-focused approach toward a broader strategy centered on risk reduction, preparedness and financial protection. Recent assessments by the World Bank highlight the country’s growing......

U.S. court ruling revives hopes for Moroccan immigrant visa applicants

A federal judge in Manhattan has overturned a U.S. government policy that had suspended the processing of immigrant visa applications from citizens of 75 countries, including Morocco, offering renewed hope to Moroccan applicants whose cases had remained on hold since January. Judge Jeanette Vargas ruled......

Morocco strengthens its attack capabilities with AH-64E Apache helicopters

Morocco is gradually expanding the operational capabilities of its military aviation with the integration of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The acquisition forms part of a broader modernization strategy aimed at strengthening aerial support for ground forces and......

Remote work strengthens Moroccan talent’s presence in the global job market

Remote work is gradually transforming the relationship between Moroccan professionals and the international labor market. As digital tools make it possible to perform an increasing number of jobs from almost anywhere, Moroccan workers are gaining access to foreign employers without necessarily having......

611 years since the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta bring the historic dispute back into focus

August 21, 2026, marks 611 years since Portuguese forces captured the North African city of Ceuta in 1415, an event that began centuries of Portuguese and Spanish rule over the strategic territory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar. Before the Portuguese conquest, Ceuta had been part of the......

Hakim Ziyech responds to Ben-Gvir over Gaza remarks

Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech has publicly responded to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir following controversial remarks attributed to the Israeli politician concerning Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Ziyech shared a video featuring Ben-Gvir’s comments on his Instagram story......

EU prepares €190 million boost for Morocco’s migration cooperation

The European Union is preparing additional financial support for Morocco to strengthen cooperation on migration management, border control and security, as Brussels and Rabat move closer to completing negotiations on a broader strategic partnership. According to European officials cited by Euronews,......

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